Native, a leading talent advisory and executive search firm, has promoted Deepa Malhotra to the role of Director – Consumer & Human Resources.
The announcement marks a milestone in Deepa’s six-year journey with the firm, where she has consistently demonstrated excellence in leadership hiring, client engagement, and strategic talent consulting.
Her elevation comes at a time when Native is expanding its footprint across India’s consumer and HR sectors, reinforcing its philosophy of “Informed Intuition” in leadership search and advisory.
Deepa Malhotra: A Career Built on Strategic Talent Leadership
With over 20 years of experience in HR and executive search, Deepa Malhotra brings a rich blend of corporate, entrepreneurial, and consulting expertise.
Since joining Native in 2019, she has held several key roles including:
- Associate Principal – Consumer
- Principal – Consumer & Human Resources
- Associate Director – Consumer & HR
In each of these roles, Deepa has played a pivotal part in strengthening client partnerships, scaling executive hiring practices, and shaping talent strategies across industries.
Her approach combines deep market insight with a people-first philosophy, making her a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates.
Prior to Native, she held leadership positions at:
- Benetton Group – Assistant Manager HR
- Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces – Assistant Manager HR
- Awaas Pvt Ltd – Co-Director
- Baker Tales – Director
- MindsEye Consultants – Talent Acquisition Consultant
Her early career in HR focused on recruitment, employee engagement, and organizational development, laying the foundation for her later success in executive search.
About Native: Redefining Executive Search with “Informed Intuition”
Founded in 2007, Native is a premier leadership hiring and talent advisory firm with offices in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore, and a network of over 100 consultants.
The firm supports clients across 14 industries, helping over 4,500 business leaders find roles aligned with their values and aspirations.
Native’s unique methodology—“Power of Informed Intuition”—blends deep research, market intelligence, and instinct-driven insights to deliver transformative hiring outcomes.
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