Uttam Kumar Sanghi is a results-driven talent acquisition leader with over 17 years of experience in driving strategic hiring initiatives across India and the APJ region. Currently heading Talent Acquisition at Elastic, he has a track record of building high-performing teams from scratch, implementing data-driven recruitment processes, and enhancing hiring outcomes. His expertise includes scaling teams, optimizing recruitment costs, and leveraging advanced hiring technologies to improve efficiency and candidate experience. Previously, Uttam led hiring efforts at organizations like Micro Focus, Cloudera, SAP, and Zenefits, achieving significant reductions in time-to-fill and recruitment costs while boosting internal referrals and employer branding. With a background in telecommunication engineering from RV College of Engineering, Uttam excels in strategic leadership, sourcing, and recruitment operations, making him a key player in shaping the talent landscape for high-growth organizations.