EMA Partners India Limited, a prominent name in the executive search and leadership advisory domain, has announced a significant expansion of its talent solutions portfolio with the launch of a new specialized vertical, James Douglas Global Talent Solutions (James Douglas Global). This strategic move represents EMA Partners’ commitment to redefining recruitment and talent acquisition by integrating cutting-edge technology and operational expertise to meet evolving enterprise hiring needs.

Announced on 21 May 2025, this development marks a key milestone in EMA Partners India’s journey as it steps beyond traditional executive search services to deliver comprehensive Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and integrated talent acquisition solutions. With James Douglas Global, EMA Partners aims to serve a wider spectrum of talent demands, from leadership hiring to high-volume recruitment.

Leadership and Expertise Behind James Douglas Global

At the helm of James Douglas Global is Harish Pillai, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in RPO, staffing, and talent strategy. Harish’s distinguished career includes his tenure as Managing Director at Randstad Enterprise India, where he successfully built scalable talent acquisition businesses across multiple geographies. Under his guidance, teams have managed more than 25,000 hires annually, partnering with industry leaders like American Express, Credit Suisse, GE, Deutsche Bank, and Google.

Harish Pillai’s leadership brings a strong blend of strategic vision and operational excellence to James Douglas Global, enabling the vertical to deliver agile, tech-driven, and customized hiring solutions aligned with market demands and client objectives.

Innovative Technology: MatchCore AI Platform

At the core of James Douglas Global’s offering is ‘MatchCore’, a proprietary AI-powered platform designed to transform recruitment processes. MatchCore enhances hiring outcomes by providing:

• Workflow optimization to streamline recruitment cycles.

• Process automation reducing manual intervention and accelerating timelines.

• Deep analytics delivering actionable insights and predictive talent intelligence.

• Real-time data visualization for transparent monitoring and decision-making.

By leveraging MatchCore, hiring managers and business leaders can make smarter, faster, and more informed decisions, ultimately improving candidate quality and hiring efficiency.

Sectoral Focus and Market Positioning

James Douglas Global targets key industry verticals including Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), Technology, Lifesciences, and Manufacturing — sectors experiencing dynamic talent demands and significant growth.

This vertical expansion positions EMA Partners as a one-stop talent advisory partner capable of addressing a broad range of hiring requirements — from niche leadership roles to high-volume recruitment drives — thereby strengthening its value proposition in the competitive talent solutions landscape.

Statements from Leadership

K. Sudarshan, Managing Director at EMA Partners India Ltd, stated:
"With James Douglas Global, EMA Partners is reinforcing its commitment to innovation in the talent space. The combination of strategic search and operational hiring capability ensures we deliver impactful talent outcomes across leadership and volume hiring mandates alike."

Harish Pillai, Managing Director of James Douglas Global, commented:
"James Douglas Global was conceptualized to expand EMA’s capabilities in providing scalable, tech-driven hiring solutions aligned with the evolving workforce landscape. Whether it’s high-volume enterprise hiring or niche mandates for emerging GCCs, our approach will be agile, intelligent, and fully customizable."

About EMA Partners India Ltd

EMA Partners India Ltd has long been recognized for its expertise in executive search, leadership advisory, and talent assessment across diverse industries. The firm has helped shape the leadership teams of global and local companies as well as not-for-profit organizations, supporting their growth and strategic objectives. EMA Partners specializes in identifying, hiring, and developing leaders at the Board, C-Suite, and Senior Executive levels.

With the launch of James Douglas Global, EMA Partners India now expands its service footprint to include end-to-end talent acquisition solutions powered by digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven insights.

Future Outlook

This launch is expected to enhance EMA Partners India’s competitive edge and market relevance by:

• Providing clients with integrated and scalable recruitment solutions aligned with future workforce trends.

• Leveraging AI and automation to improve recruitment efficiency and candidate experience.

• Expanding EMA’s presence in the broader talent solutions market across India and international geographies.

The move underlines EMA Partners India’s vision to evolve continuously in response to the changing dynamics of talent acquisition, ensuring that clients have access to the best possible human capital solutions.

This press release was shared with the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) under the symbol EMAPARTNER on 22 May 2025 and reflects EMA Partners India’s commitment to transparent and timely communication with investors and stakeholders.

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