Consumer & Lifestyle

Consumer & Lifestyle

Connecting Brands with the People Who Define Them

In the world of consumer business, people are the true brand ambassadors.
At SYMPHONI HR, we partner with leading Consumer & Lifestyle Brands across FMCG, Retail, E-Commerce, Fashion, Luxury, Consumer Durables, and Digital-first brands to deliver the talent that inspires customer loyalty and drives business growth.

As the sector evolves through technology, experience, and sustainability, we help companies find leaders and specialists who understand consumers, anticipate trends, and build brands that last.

Our Approach

We combine sector intelligence, talent analytics, and cultural mapping to identify professionals who bring both creative flair and business rigour.
Our consultants understand that consumer success lies in execution — from innovation on the shelf to experience at the store.
Every search is guided by brand philosophy, market context, and consumer insight — ensuring the right talent drives both brand affinity and profitability.

What We Deliver
  1. End-to-end recruitment across brand, sales, operations, and strategy roles
  2. Leadership hiring for fast-growing consumer and retail organisations
  3. Deep understanding of digital, data-driven, and omni-channel business models
  4. Market benchmarking and compensation insight for competitive positioning
  5. Strategic partnership built on agility, confidentiality, and long-term value

Our Expertise

Our reach extends from established global brands to emerging startups redefining the consumer experience — offering hiring solutions that balance creativity with commercial impact.

FMCG & Consumer Durables
  • Sales, Distribution, Channel & Trade Marketing
  • Brand Management, Product Innovation & Category Strategy
  • Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Operations
Retail & E-Commerce
  • Buying, Merchandising & Inventory Management
  • Digital Marketing, CRM & Omni-Channel Strategy
  • Operations, Store Leadership & Customer Experience
Lifestyle, Fashion & Luxury
  • Brand Strategy, Retail Operations & Visual Merchandising
  • Marketing, Communications & Public Relations
  • Sourcing, Design & Product Development
Digital-First & Emerging Consumer Businesses
  • D2C, Social Commerce & Marketplace Strategy
  • Consumer Insights, Analytics & Growth Marketing

Nupura Potdar

With over 20 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, Nupura is a results-driven talent acquisition leader with a strong record of building trusted client partnerships. For more than 15 years at SYMPHONI HR, she has led key mandates across Oil & Gas, Specialty Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Building Materials, Power, Renewables, Automotive, Pharma & Healthcare, Engineering, Construction, Retail, and E-commerce sectors.

Known for her strategic insight, research-driven approach, and commitment to quality, Nupura combines precision with empathy to deliver impactful hiring solutions. Her leadership continues to strengthen Symphoni HR’s reputation for excellence, reliability, and client success.

Rajalakshmi Gopalakrishnan

With over 13 years of experience in talent acquisition, Rajalakshmi is a people-first leader who builds strong partnerships and delivers impactful hiring solutions. At SYMPHONI HR, she plays a key role in connecting exceptional talent with leading organisations across Technology, AI & Data, Semi Conductor and emerging tech sectors.

Her journey from Recruiter to Practice Head has been shaped by curiosity, consistency, and a passion for understanding what truly drives both people and businesses. She has successfully managed diverse client portfolios — from consulting and product firms to emerging tech and engineering companies — always ensuring quality, speed, and a human touch in every interaction.

Sweta Bohra

Since embarking on her journey with SYMPHONI HR in 2006, Sweta has been instrumental in driving the firm’s growth and evolution. With deep expertise in leadership hiring and talent acquisition, she partners with leading organisations across Global Capability Centres, Consulting, and Technology, delivering senior and specialised talent across functions.

Renowned for her strategic insight and empathetic leadership, Sweta blends business acumen with a people-first mindset, strengthening client partnerships while nurturing performance-focused teams. A strong advocate of organisational excellence, she has been instrumental in fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth within SYMPHONI HR.

Ujwal Mukim

A Chartered Accountant with an entrepreneurial mindset, Ujwal leads strategic partnerships, alliances, and growth initiatives at SYMPHONI HR. He brings strong financial acumen and a deep understanding of client ecosystems across Capital Markets, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Fund Services, Consulting. 

Ujwal also drives the firm’s DEI hiring programs, and oversees TalentWorks (RPO) and Agile Workforce Solutions, expanding SYMPHONI HR’s reach and strengthening its position as a holistic talent partner.

Gaurav Khetan

A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Gaurav brings over two decades of experience in executive search and leadership hiring. He co-founded SYMPHONI HR, where he leads the BFSI and Technology practices and serves as the firm’s resident expert in Accounting & Finance, Taxation, Contracts, Investments, and New Business Ventures.

Before establishing SYMPHONI HR, Gaurav worked with E&Y and Deloitte, where he honed his expertise in finance domain and business consulting. A sports enthusiast and fitness advocate, he balances his professional intensity with an equal passion for community service and wellbeing.

Praveen Mukim

An Engineer from MIT Manipal, Praveen founded SYMPHONI HR after a successful stint with a leading special steel and manufacturing giant. He brings deep expertise in Manufacturing, Engineering, and EPC, and anchors the firm’s Consumer, Automotive, Real Estate, and Healthcare practices.

Known for his strong industry networks, Praveen is the firm’s subject-matter expert on Government Regulations, Distressed Assets, Real Estate, and India’s brick-and-mortar economy. A passionate Rotarian and avid reader, his office is never short of newspapers — or new ideas.

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