Meet Our Team - International Recruitment Agency

Akbar Rajan Chairman - India

akbar@virainternational.com
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Vira International is headed by Mr. Rajan who is the founder of the Group. Mr. Akbar Rajan brings with him 50 years of international trading and business experience. He remains closely involved in the company’s business and is the guiding force for the entire team.

Alijan Rajan CEO - India

ali@virainternational.com
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Ali has been with Vira International for 19 years and has been involved in all phases of the organization’s development. He has been responsible for the successful growth of their International recruitment domain and has taken the company from shore to shore. Ali heads the India operations from their head office in Mumbai where Vira International trains and recruits Hospitality professionals for leading hotels, restaurants, and catering companies. Through his dedication and hard work, the company is now a leading provider of Hospitality (hotels, restaurants, and catering) Staff and aims to expand in this area. Alijan’s interpersonal skills rate him very highly with all clients.

Ashfaq Kazi General Manager

Ashfaq is a Sr HR Professional and an alumnus of TISS, Mumbai with International Management exposure (UAE, Saudi Arabia & Nigeria) with over 25 years’ experience as Head of Human Resources, Recruitment and Administration with large Groups & MNC Companies with businesses in diversified industries. Ashfaq possesses a unique experience of utilising the services of Recruitment Companies worldwide for Talent Acquisition and Manpower requirements of the companies where he Headed the HR function and has also been providing end to end recruitment services to many blue-chip clients across the gulf region as Recruitment Head during his tenure with Overseas Placement Companies.

Kanchan Kamble Operations Manager

With almost a decades experience Kanchan operates quietly to screen and source candidates as per the Clients mandate and has a very successful track record in matching resumes and finding the right candidates.

She has joined the Vira Team in 2019 and has proved to be a great asset to the Company since then. She is a Management Graduate from Mumbai University

Afreen Shaikh Senior Manager

afreen@virainternational.com
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Afreen has been a part of the Vira International team since 2012. She joined the Vira Family as a Recruitment Executive and due to her sheer hard work, charming personality, and dedication to her work has been most recently elevated as Senior Manager.

She is now responsible for overlooking the functioning of various departments both, for recruitment in the middle east as well as J1 visa program for the US.

She provides complete support for Client coordination and also looks after a team of recruitment consultants. Afreen is a graduate from Mumbai University. An enthusiastic individual with a pleasing personality and a proven asset to the company who always put the candidates first.

Sunil Manek Recruitment Manager

Sunil has more than 25 years of experience in the Recruitment Industry for Diversified Sectors such as Hospitality,MEP,Oil and Gas ,EPC and Construction.

Sunil joined the Team at Vira International to expand our reach to new industries and explore new opportunities ,his commitment to the highest level of integrity towards the team and also adapted to the Culture and Moral Values at Vira International.

Agnel Rodricks Sr. Recruitment Manager

Agnel Rodricks is a seasoned overseas recruitment professional with close to three decades of extensive experience in the recruitment domain. With over 20 years of service at Vira International, he currently holds the position of Senior Recruitment Manager. Agnel has a demonstrated track record in processing, sourcing, interviewing, and recruitment operations.

Shaikh Tauheed Social Media Executive

Shaikh Tauheed has been an integral member of the Vira International Placement Pvt Ltd team since January 2020, initially serving as an Administration Assistant and now advancing to the E-Marketing Department as an accomplished E-Marketing Executive. In his role, Shaikh is responsible for designing all creative artwork, posts, banners, Reels, brochures, and ads to fulfil new requirements. He manages Vira International's social media pages, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn.

Reema Gaud Recruitment Executive

Reema holds a bachelor’s degree with over 5 years of experience in the field of HR and administration. She has honed her skills while working with esteemed NGOs and has volunteered as a youth mentor. As a Recruitment Consultant at Vira International, Reema focuses on sourcing and placing top-notch candidates in the hospitality industry.

Wasim Latify Manager & KSA Consulate Representative

Wasim possesses a deep understanding of our recruitment process and operations. He approaches his work with dedication and integrity, always adhering to established rules and regulations. Wasim’s keen insight into people’s capabilities allows him to bring out the best in his colleagues, making him a valuable and loyal team member. His expertise in processing Saudi visas is unparalleled, and he consistently demonstrates a proactive and tireless work ethic.

Muzzammil Ansari Processing Officer

Muzzammil Ansari is a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience in visa, medical, and travel processing. He excels in managing complex processes with ease and has been an integral member of the Vira International team for the past nine years as a Processing Officer. Muzzammil’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and ensuring candidates receive pre-deployment orientation showcases his dedication and passion for ensuring a successful experience for all individuals.

Mohammed Sohel Business Development/Recruitment Executive

Mohammed Sohel is a highly qualified professional with over 9 years of experience in the Recruitment Industry. He has worked in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for over five years, specializing in business development and recruitment. With his acute understanding of Catering, Offshore, and Facility Management industries, Mohammed has been successfully meeting the recruitment needs of Vira International.

Vishal Agarwal Recruitment Executive

Vishal has been part of the Vira International team since 2022. He is responsible for overseeing the entire QSR departments of the Middle East and the UK. Vishal provides complete client and candidate support for smooth and quick recruitment processes, ensuring candidates are placed in the right organizations. He joined Vira International to learn and explore new opportunities while contributing to the company’s success.

Akshay Tambe Recruitment Consultant

Akshay Tambe is a highly accomplished professional with over 7 years of experience in the recruitment industry. He graduated from Mumbai University and has extensive expertise in recruiting for diverse sectors, including Hospitality, MEP, and Construction. Akshay recently joined Vira International as a Recruitment Consultant, specializing in the Culinary department.

Siddhant Mehra Management Trainee

Siddhant  is a recent graduate from ITM IHM, characterized by his youthful exuberance, fervor, and sharp focus. He has commenced his association with Vira International as an intern/trainee and has shown a deep interest in Human Resources and Recruitment domains. Siddhant is eager to contribute to the organization’s success while gaining valuable experience in the field.

Ali Sayyed Trainee Consultant

Ali is our new Trainee Consultant learning recruitment for the F&B Service Department. Despite his relatively short tenure, he has already built strong relationships with candidates and team members at Vira.

Mugdha Mayur Dhadwe Business Development Manager

Mugdha Mayur Dhadwe has recently joined Vira International as the Business Development Manager. With an illustrious 19 years of experience and extensive knowledge in the field of Overseas Recruitment, she has been entrusted with leading the key accounts division. Her primary role involves providing exceptional recruitment services and consultancy support to esteemed clients across the MENA region. Mugdha excels in maintaining and nurturing meaningful relationships with existing clients, ensuring their retention for the sustained growth of our company. In addition, she is responsible for identifying and securing new clients, while also encouraging future collaborations with our existing client base.Her astute business acumen enables her to generate new business opportunities, while continually staying updated on recruitment knowledge and the latest market trends.

Saba Khan Social Media Executive – CRM 2

Saba has completed her BBA in HR and pursuing MBA in the same stream. She’ve joined Vira International in June 2023, however her overall experience is for 12 years in UK customer service, banking, telecom, background verification industry, etc and 1 year as HR Recruiter at Tech Mahindra in bulk hirings and end to end recruitment. At Vira International she is appointed as a Social Media Executive (CRM). She handles LinkedIn accounts to ensure all online queries / issues are addressed promptly, highlight business opportunities as per management discretion, conducts online interviews, plays a mediator between the potential candidates & the clients to ensure their profile is matched with client’s requirements which enhances business opportunities for the company.