Swapna Kole is a dynamic Talent Acquisition leader with a proven track record of scaling and transforming hiring operations across consumer and SaaS startups. With over a decade of experience, she has collaborated with 100+ stakeholders across engineering, product, and design functions, demonstrating a deep expertise in talent strategy, team building, and process automation.

Currently serving as Associate Vice President of Talent Acquisition at C5i, Swapna has held pivotal roles at industry leaders like Dunzo, Zeta Suite, and Myntra, driving large-scale recruitment initiatives, onboarding hundreds of hires in record time, and spearheading central hiring initiatives with founders and leadership teams.

A community builder at heart, she has played a critical role in fostering offline and online engagement for engineering, product, design, and DEI initiatives. Swapna is recognized for her strategic vision, having implemented recruitment tech transformations, ATS implementations, and upskilled hiring teams to meet evolving business needs.

Her credentials include multiple certifications in leadership and agile methodologies, and she has been recognized with awards such as the 'Extra-Mile Award' and 'Outbound Hiring Trailblazer.' Swapna’s unique blend of strategic foresight, hands-on execution, and a passion for inclusive hiring practices positions her as a powerhouse in the TA space.