Mohammed Fahad

Emerging Talent Recruiting APAC Lead - LinkedIn

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

Accomplished and results-driven University Recruitment Leader with over 12+ years of experience in talent acquisition, university hiring and engagement. Expertise in designing and implementing strategic hiring initiatives to attract top talent. A visionary leader with a proven ability to mentor teams, drive organizational transformation, and build strong cross-functional collaborations. Committed to advancing diversity and inclusion while leveraging data-driven insights to enhance recruitment strategies and drive business success.

Experience

  • Emerging Talent Recruiting - APAC Lead at LinkedIn
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Microsoft (Full-time · 4 yrs)
    • Early in Profession | University Recruiting - India Lead
      Dec 2023 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Asia University Recruiting
      Nov 2021 - Oct 2025 · 4 yrs

    • University Recruiting - Germany
      Dec 2022 - Jun 2023 · 7 mos

  • University Recruiting and Engagement at SAP
    Jan 2017 - Nov 2021 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    • Responsible for overseeing and managing graduate hiring and engagement activities across India. • Building and maintaining relationships with universities, specifically focusing on NITs and IITs. • Collaborating with the team to develop an annual budget for all campus engagement and hiring events. • Organizing and participating in local events such as career fairs, tech sessions, webinars, and on-site events, with an emphasis on long-term engagement and innovative collaboration. • Facilitating intake sessions with Hiring Managers to align recruitment requirements and processes for campus hiring demands. • Supervising and executing the critical on-campus pre-placement presentation and interview process. • Developing a strong employment brand in India, positioning the company as an Employer of Choice for students. • Contributing to and executing future campus strategies based on a deep understanding of the Indian market. • Managing and executing off-campus hiring throughout the year to meet adhoc engineering demands.

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist at Prowareness
    May 2016 - Jan 2017 · 9 mos

  • University Recruiting - Associate Consultant at CareerNet Technologies
    Sep 2014 - Apr 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos