Varun Sachdeva is a forward-thinking talent acquisition leader with over 15 years of global experience driving recruitment transformation across industries. As SVP & APAC Head at NLB Services, he leads end-to-end recruitment strategy across India and APAC, spearheading digital RPO and HRO solutions rooted in AI and ML.
His expertise lies in combining human intelligence with innovative technology to streamline hiring operations, reduce time-to-fill, and scale talent functions across geographies. Under his leadership, NLB Services has achieved consistent revenue growth, expanded digital recruitment capabilities, and strengthened talent communities across sectors including healthcare, IT, and digital services.


Prior to NLB, Varun held key leadership roles at Randstad, Accenture, and Reqroute, where he led large-scale talent programs, business development, and recruitment innovation. His ability to align talent strategies with business goals has helped global clients build high-performing teams while improving operational efficiency and employer branding.
A passionate advocate for recruitment technology, Varun has built talent academies, led AI-driven recruitment tool development, and partnered with startups to create scalable hiring ecosystems. He is also known for enabling GCC growth and workforce transformation initiatives.
An alumnus of Hansraj College, Varun has completed executive education in leadership from Harvard Business School and the Jack Welch Management Institute.
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