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Your Global Sourcing Partner for Talent, University Representation & Cross-Border Growth. Connecting international enterprises and universities with high-calibre talent across borders.

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PlaceNet International – Women-Led Global Sourcing Team
2005Est. Year

Experience That Travels – Globally Connected.

Established in 2005, PlaceNet connects organisations across borders with high-calibre talent – combining deep market intelligence with international recruitment standards.

Operated by a women-led workforce, we bring over two decades of cross-border experience, placing 20,000+ candidates for 100+ global clients with proven capability, credibility, and cultural fit.

Women-Led Workforce

Bringing empathy, strategic diligence, and ethical responsibility to cross-border hiring.

From India to the World

Connecting global employers and institutions with qualified Indian professionals and international talent.

Talent solutions engineered for borderless scale

From permanent cross-border placements and executive search to in-country university representation and global workforce solutions – PlaceNet is your single sourcing partner.

Global Sourcing
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Global Permanent Recruitment

Identify, assess, and deliver qualified professionals for permanent cross-border positions across diverse functions, industries, and international markets.

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Talent solutions engineered for borderless scale

From permanent cross-border placements and executive search to in-country university representation and global workforce solutions – PlaceNet is your single sourcing partner.

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3D isometric globe with international talent nodes and candidate profiles

Global Permanent Recruitment

Identify, assess, and deliver qualified professionals for permanent cross-border positions across diverse functions, industries, and international markets.

Discuss requirement
PlaceNet International – University Representation in India
In-Country PresenceIndia & Global

Build Your India Presence – Without Building an Office.

Entering the Indian higher education market requires trusted professionals on the ground who understand regional dynamics, engage prospective students, and represent your institution with dignity.

In-Country Representation

Dedicated on-ground representatives acting as your university’s trusted local face across schools, colleges, and education counsellor networks.

Pan-India Regional Strategy

Tailored student recruitment strategies spanning North, South, West, and East India, expanding reach into high-growth Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

Brand Stewardship & Integrity

Recruiting for capability, credibility, and cultural fit to protect institutional reputation and maximize offer-to-enrollment conversion.

Recruitment That Thinks Beyond Borders

Cross-border sourcing and placement that is structured, transparent, and built around your business.

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Market Intelligence

We analyze role specifications, industry dynamics, skill availability, and local compensation benchmarks before sourcing begins.

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Targeted Sourcing

We focus on high-probability candidate pools with genuine role alignment, avoiding generic CV spam in favor of precision.

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Structured Assessment

Candidates are evaluated against defined competencies, technical capabilities, communication, and cross-border readiness.

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Transparent Engagement

Clear, continuous communication between global employers, PlaceNet, and candidates across time zones throughout the search.

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Continuous Follow-Up

Our involvement extends through interview coordination, offer negotiations, onboarding support, and post-placement retention.

Global Standards. Ethical Impact. Aligned with UN Goals.

PlaceNet champions the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, integrating equity, education, and sustainable practices into cross-border talent solutions.

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

Quality Education

University Representation & Credential Integrity

  • In-Country University & Institutional Representation in India
  • Academic Credential Verification & Quality Auditing
  • Structured Candidate Guidance & Assessment Frameworks
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

Fair Cross-Border Mobility & Global Sourcing

  • Ethical, Transparent Cross-Border Talent Pathways
  • Pan-India Regional Sourcing (Tier 2 & Tier 3 Hubs)
  • Equal-Opportunity International Candidate Mobility
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 Leadership Team – Women-Led. Globally Connected.

Over two decades of recruitment leadership steering cross-border talent acquisition, global partnerships, and compliant international mobility.

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

Solovin Shagila – Team Lead, Global Mobility & Client Relations
Global Mobility & Client Relations

Solovin Shagila

Team Lead – Global Mobility & Client Relations

Global Mobility & Client Relations

Solovin Shagila

Team Lead – Global Mobility & Client Relations

Supporting clients through their international mobility journey while coordinating global opportunities, client engagement, and cross-border service delivery with a strong focus on communication, clarity, and personalised support.

Focus Areas:
Global MobilityClient RelationsInternational OpportunitiesCase CoordinationClient Support
Ishrathulla – Manager, Global Operations & Strategic Relations
Global Operations & Strategic Relations

Ishrathulla

Manager – Global Operations & Strategic Relations

Global Operations & Strategic Relations

Ishrathulla

Manager – Global Operations & Strategic Relations

Leading global operations and strategic partnerships, building international relationships, and creating opportunities that support sustainable business growth across markets.

Focus Areas:
Global OperationsStrategic PartnershipsInternational RelationsBusiness DevelopmentProcess Excellence
Dhanasekaran – Executive, Brand & Social Media
Brand & Social Media

Dhanasekaran

Executive – Brand & Social Media

Brand & Social Media

Dhanasekaran

Executive – Brand & Social Media

Building and strengthening the brand across digital platforms through creative content, social media engagement, and consistent brand communication that connects with our audience.

Focus Areas:
Brand CommunicationSocial MediaContent CreationDigital EngagementCampaign Support

Trusted by Global Employers & Universities.

Verified reviews from international partners, global candidates, and overseas talent specialists.

Global University Partner
PlaceNet International's in-country representation transformed our South Asia admissions. Their deep understanding of the student recruitment ecosystem in India and ethical counseling standards are top-notch.
Director of International Recruitment
Director of International RecruitmentUK & Global Higher Education Partner

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