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Your trusted global talent partner since 2005. Connecting businesses with exceptional professionals through personalised recruitment and proven expertise.

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PlaceNet – Women-Led Recruitment Team
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Our Unheard Story – Built on Experience. Led by Women.

Established in Chennai in 2005, PlaceNet Consultants was built on one simple principle: People don't simply move between places. They move toward better possibilities.

Today, operated by a 96% women workforce, we have placed over 20,000 candidates for 100+ clients across India through an integrated approach to talent acquisition, recruitment, and career mobility.

96% Women Workforce

Reflecting a strong culture of empathy, strategic precision, and dedicated execution in every search.

1 Chennai HQ + Remote Network

Combining the collaborative foundation of our Chennai office with a nationwide remote talent network as One Connected PlaceNet.

More Than Two Decades of Impact

From experience to opportunity. From opportunity to global possibilities.

1992Experience

The Experience Begins

The journey began with international immigration and mobility experience, building a strong understanding of the aspirations, documentation, and professional pathways involved in moving across borders.

International Mobility & Immigration Roots
The Experience Begins
2005Foundation

PlaceNet Consultants is Established

PlaceNet Consultants Private Limited was formally established in Chennai on 16 September 2005 with a simple belief: the right opportunity can change a person’s future.

Incorporated in Chennai – CIN U72200TN2005PTC057519
PlaceNet Consultants is Established
2005–2010Expansion

Building the Talent Network

We strengthened our experience in recruitment and professional sourcing, developing relationships between candidates, employers, and emerging career opportunities.

Recruitment • Talent Identification • Professional Networks
Building the Talent Network
2010–2015Evolution

From Recruitment to Career Pathways

PlaceNet’s journey evolved beyond individual recruitment requirements toward a wider understanding of career development, international opportunities, and mobility.

Education → Career → Mobility → Global Opportunity
From Recruitment to Career Pathways
2015–2020Global Education

Opening Global Horizons

Our work evolved to support students and professionals exploring international education, career opportunities, and long-term global mobility.

Study Abroad • International Education • Career Pathways
Opening Global Horizons
2020–2022Integration

Integrated Global Mobility Ecosystem

We brought education, career, and global mobility services together – helping clients look beyond immediate applications and understand the complete pathway ahead.

Integrated Mobility & Career Ecosystem
Integrated Global Mobility Ecosystem
2022–2024Ecosystem

Expanding the Global Services Portfolio

PlaceNet strengthened its service ecosystem across both B2C and B2B requirements, from permanent recruitment and RPO to global visa services and employer partnerships.

Comprehensive B2B & B2C Talent Solutions
Expanding the Global Services Portfolio
2025Global Sourcing

The Global Sourcing Vision

PlaceNet strengthened its vision of becoming a Global Sourcing Partner, connecting international organisations with talent, institutions with representatives, and professionals across borders.

Strategic Global Talent & University Representative Hiring
The Global Sourcing Vision
2026The Next Chapter

PlaceNet Today – Your Global PathFinder

More than two decades of experience have shaped PlaceNet into more than a consultancy. Today, we connect people, education, careers, organisations, and global opportunities through an integrated approach.

20+ Years Experience • One Global Vision
PlaceNet Today – Your Global PathFinder

We deliver talent across every layer of your organisation

From permanent placements and leadership searches to RPO, verified hires, and beyond – PlaceNet is your single, trusted recruitment partner.

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Permanent Hiring

We source, screen, and deliver the right candidates for permanent roles. Our rigorous process ensures that only the top 5% of talent reaches your desk – saving you time and cutting cost-per-hire significantly.

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We deliver talent across every layer of your organisation

From permanent placements and leadership searches to RPO, verified hires, and beyond – PlaceNet is your single, trusted recruitment partner.

01Hero Service
Talent funnel filtering the best candidate to an office building

Permanent Hiring

We source, screen, and deliver the right candidates for permanent roles. Our rigorous process ensures that only the top 5% of talent reaches your desk – saving you time and cutting cost-per-hire significantly.

Get started

The 5-Step Journey to Your Perfect Hire

Sourcing and hiring that is quick, systematic, and well-planned.

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Requirement Analysis

Understanding, analyzing, and clarifying exact role specifications, team culture, and business expectations.

02

Sourcing Strategy

Designing a targeted talent acquisition roadmap aligned with your industry landscape, timelines, and growth goals.

03

Candidate Screening

Evaluating technical competence, relevant domain experience, and cultural fit through structured assessments.

04

Quality & Verification

Applying rigorous quality benchmarks, credential authentication, and background validation to every shortlist.

05

Placement & Onboarding

Facilitating smooth offer negotiations, candidate onboarding support, and continuous post-placement engagement.

Driving Growth with Purpose – Aligned with Global Goals

Beyond recruitment, we actively follow the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – fostering gender equity, educational pathways, inclusive talent reach, and eco-friendly operations.

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
SDG Goal 04: Quality Education
Goal 04

Quality Education

Institutional Pathways & Candidate Upskilling

  • Structured Candidate Evaluation & Skill Rubrics
  • Career Counselling & Industry Readiness Pathways
  • Authentic Academic & Background Verification
SDG Goal 05: Gender Equality
Goal 05

Gender Equality

96% Women-Led Workforce & Leadership

  • 96% Women Workforce – Led by Experience Since 2005
  • Empowering Women Leadership across Talent Operations
  • Merit-Based, Bias-Free Talent Selection Protocols
SDG Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Goal 10

Reduced Inequalities

Pan-India Inclusivity & Regional Talent Reach

  • Pan-India Network Reaching Tier 2 & Tier 3 Talent
  • Equitable Access to High-Growth Enterprise Careers
  • Zero-Discrimination Candidate Sourcing & Evaluation
SDG Goal 13: Climate Action
Goal 13

Climate Action

Virtual-First & Paperless Recruitment Operations

  • Virtual-First Hiring Infrastructure (Interview-as-a-Service)
  • 100% Digital, Paperless Verification & Onboarding
  • Remote-First Networks Reducing Commute Carbon Footprint

The People Behind the Journey – Experience Leads. People Deliver.

Behind PlaceNet’s services is a passionate leadership team of professionals who manage relationships, counselling, recruitment, and operations with empathy and precision.

Executive Profile

Providing strategic leadership across global talent, international mobility, and strategic alliances, shaping partnerships and opportunities that strengthen the organisation’s global growth and long-term direction.

Focus Areas:
Global TalentInternational MobilityStrategic AlliancesGlobal PartnershipsBusiness Growth
Padmavathy Raju Pillai – Director, Global Talent, Mobility & Alliances
Founder & Director

Padmavathy Raju Pillai

Director – Global Talent, Mobility & Alliances

Executive Profile

Overseeing financial management and recruitment operations, ensuring sound business planning, operational efficiency, and structured delivery across the organisation’s recruitment activities.

Focus Areas:
Financial ManagementRecruitment OperationsBusiness PlanningOperational ExcellenceResource Management
Venkat Prabu – Director, Finance & Global Recruitment Operations
Director

Venkat Prabu

Director – Finance, Global Recruitment Operations

Sampath – Manager, People & Culture
People & Culture

Sampath

Manager – People & Culture

People & Culture

Sampath

Manager – People & Culture

Founding Pillar • With PlaceNet Since Day 1

Strengthening workplace culture and employee experience while supporting people development, engagement, performance, and effective people operations.

Focus Areas:
People DevelopmentEmployee EngagementWorkplace CulturePerformancePeople Operations
Prabha – Sr. Team Lead, Talent & Development
Talent & Development

Prabha

Sr. Team Lead – Talent & Development

Talent & Development

Prabha

Sr. Team Lead – Talent & Development

Driving talent development and career growth through effective onboarding, learning initiatives, performance support, and continuous employee development.

Focus Areas:
Talent DevelopmentCareer GrowthLearning & DevelopmentOnboardingPerformance
Janaki – Sr. Team Lead, People Success
People Success

Janaki

Sr. Team Lead – People Success

People Success

Janaki

Sr. Team Lead – People Success

Creating a positive people experience by supporting employee engagement, team performance, workplace wellbeing, and a strong culture of collaboration.

Focus Areas:
People ExperienceEmployee EngagementTeam PerformanceWorkplace WellbeingTeam Culture
Boominathan – Talent Sourcing & Client Recruitment Lead
Client Recruitment & Sourcing

Boominathan

Talent Sourcing & Client Recruitment Lead

Client Recruitment & Sourcing

Boominathan

Talent Sourcing & Client Recruitment Lead

Connecting client requirements with the right talent through targeted sourcing, candidate identification, screening, and recruitment coordination across domestic and international opportunities.

Focus Areas:
Talent SourcingCandidate IdentificationRecruitmentClient RequirementsTalent Screening

Trusted by Leaders. Loved by Teams.

Verified reviews from enterprise hiring managers, placed professionals, and recruitment consultants.

Corporate Client Partner
PlaceNet has been our most dependable recruitment partner for scaling engineering and product teams. Their speed in screening and scheduling qualified candidates is exemplary. Truly professional service.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager
Sr. Talent Acquisition ManagerFintech Captive, Chennai

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