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.

Joydeep Ganguly

Head of Strategic Initiatives

Joydeep, an MBA in Marketing from Australia, brings a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years across diverse industries such as FMCG, Telecom, Healthcare, Digital Marketing, and Consulting. He has held senior leadership roles at industry giants like Vodafone, Unilever, AV Birla Group, and Airtel.

A visionary in Marketing and Business Development, Joydeep is known for his expertise in change management, business transformation, sales, distribution, brand strategy, and business strategy. His dynamic approach and strategic insights have consistently driven growth and innovation.

Now, as Head of Strategic Initiatives at Claricent Partners, Joydeep will channel his extensive knowledge and leadership to spearhead transformative projects, driving the firm's strategic vision forward and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.