Kathirvel Ayyasamy (Kathir) is an accomplished Talent Acquisition professional with over 17 years of experience in building and scaling high-performing teams while reflecting and reinforcing organizational culture. A product of Aziro, he began his career as a rookie recruiter and steadily grew into an AVP, a journey defined by resilience, discipline, and consistent delivery.

A highly effective business partner, Kathir is known for strong stakeholder management and the ability to translate business needs into hiring strategies that align talent, culture, and long-term goals. A skillful recruitment leader, he has a proven track record of hunting the elusive “Purple Squirrel”—the ideal candidate for niche and critical requirements—without compromising cultural fit.

He has been instrumental in building and scaling offshore teams for large OEMs, FinTech firms, startups, banks, retail, and healthcare organizations, ensuring teams not only perform but also embody the values and culture of the organization.

Kathir holds an MBA in HR and Marketing from Bangalore University. A fitness enthusiast with high personal discipline, he believes that strong culture begins with individual accountability and consistency—principles that clearly translate into his professional work.