Vikram Udeshi

Vikram N. Udeshi is a purpose-driven talent acquisition leader with over two decades of experience designing and leading recruitment strategies across Asia Pacific and Japan. Known for his people-first mindset and strong business acumen, Vikram has consistently built high-performing teams and led transformative hiring initiatives at global tech organisations including Cisco, Splunk, ServiceNow, and Gartner. Currently leading APJC Talent Acquisition for Go-to-Market at Cisco, Vikram plays a pivotal role in unifying teams, aligning talent strategy with business priorities, and driving scalable growth across diverse markets. He is passionate about crafting meaningful candidate and hiring manager experiences, and brings a coaching-oriented leadership style that empowers teams to deliver with excellence. Throughout his career, Vikram has been instrumental in entering new markets, optimising global hiring models, and championing internal mobility. His approach combines operational rigor with empathy and adaptability—traits that have earned him recognition for both innovation and impact. Vikram believes in building inclusive, high-trust environments where people thrive. He is deeply invested in mentoring future leaders and developing recruiting practices that reflect both organisational values and human connection. Based in Singapore, Vikram continues to shape the future of talent acquisition in the region.