Claricent Partners

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.

Meenal Arekar Shukla

Principal - Special Projects

Meenal Arekar Shukla serves as Principal - Special Projects at Claricent Partners and brings to the table almost two decades of work experience. Executive Search firms, Gilbert Tweed Meenal is a science graduate from Nagpur University and holds a master’s degree in Tourism Management. Having started her career in Hospitality. Meenal eventually found her calling in the field of Executive Search. Over the years she has worked with leading boutique Executive Search Firms like Gilbert Tweed Associates, RGF, and currently with Claricent Partners. Meenal was part of Claricent Partner’s founding team and over the years has worked across sectors handling marquee searches. Her expertise lies at C Suite levels, and she has also handled large and complex hiring projects across various sectors. Meenal also works on the Business Development side actively and has helped the team bag various prestigious contracts. Amongst other interests, Meenal likes to travel and is also a Marathon runner.