Leadership Team
Jyoti Bowen Nath
Managing Partner
Jyoti is the Founder and Managing Partner of Claricent, where her leadership has significantly
propelled the company’s growth in the executive search market. Previously, she was part of the core
leadership team at Gilbert Tweed Associates, setting up and managing their Mumbai operations for
nearly two decades and serving on the board.
With extensive experience in C-suite Executive Search, Jyoti has helped clients hire top candidates
for roles such as CEO, CFO, and Independent Director across various sectors. She is a trusted
advisor on succession planning, diversity and inclusion, and talent development.
Jyoti believes, “A successful Executive Search Consultant is one whose focus is not only on finding
the functional expertise but also leaders with attitudes and approaches that align with the
organization’s corporate goals and culture.”
Armed with a law degree, Jyoti’s passion for people and their development, along with her diverse
experience, makes her a go-to expert for business partners. She is an avid reader, exotic cooking
enthusiast, and writer on personal interests. Fitness and focus on healthy living is a passion for her.
Additionally, she supports TEACH, a not-for-profit organization for students with hearing and speech
impairments. Jyoti is also a certified Coach.
Hirak Adhikari
Associate Director
Hirak brings more than two decades of experience in executive search, having worked with esteemed
firms such as Stanton Chase, Cornerstone, and Gilbert Tweed Associates. She is currently an
Associate Director at Claricent Partners, leading the consumer practice group with a focus on FMCG,
consumer, retail, fashion, and luxury sectors. Hirak has also handled numerous assignments in the
jewellery space and has successfully managed complex searches for both Indian and global
organizations.
An Executive Search professional who prioritizes cultural fit, Hirak believes in finding the “right fit” for
her clients. She is a fitness enthusiast dedicated to maintaining her and her family’s health through a
combination of intense workouts and yoga, balancing physical exercise with mind-body relaxation.
Ram Iyer
Associate Director
With two decades of experience in leading global training and consulting organizations, Ram serves
as an Associate Director at the firm, where he leads the education practice and oversees the
technology practice, managing key accounts.
In the past, Ram has worked with leading executive search firms such as Korn Ferry and EMA
Partners. Ram holds an Executive Master’s from the University of Canterbury, Christchurch (NZ), and
dual master’s degrees in marketing and human resources. An avid reader and traveller, he was
actively involved with the international Rotaract community early in his career and has recently
worked with Rotary International on various community-related initiatives.
Ramakrishna Jonnalagadda
Client Partner
Ramakrishna Jonnalagadda (RJ), a Client Partner at Claricent Partners, brings 25 years of rich and
varied experience to the table. Before joining Claricent, RJ honed his expertise in the executive
search realm at Amrop, successfully handling CXO-level assignments for sectors such as FMCG,
Paints, and Telecom.
RJ's educational background is as impressive as his career. He holds a BE from NIT Rourkela and an
MBA from XIMB. His professional journey includes impactful Sales and Marketing roles in Telecom,
FMCG, and Paints with industry giants like Airtel, Tata, Coca-Cola, Berger, and Nerolac Paints. RJ’s
strategic and operational acumen, cultivated across diverse business models, now serves to identify
candidates who perfectly align with his clients' roles and cultures, driving value creation.
An avid thinker and writer, RJ shares his insights on public policy, the economy, international affairs,
and more on his blog at www.MeetRK.Blogspot.com.
Joydeep Ganguly
Head of Strategic Initiatives