National 12th, October 2023: WorkIndia, India’s leading tech-enabled blue-collar recruitment platform, has appointed Nilesh Dungarwal as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A co-founder and former COO of the organization, Nilesh now takes the helm from Kunal Patil, who assumes the role of Chairman and Primary advisor.
WorkIndia’s purpose of existence is to provide meaningful livelihoods to the 258Mn blue-collar workers of India. This is the single largest segment in the entire world, which has not been disrupted by technology as yet. WorkIndia is the only platform in India that is technologically solving a massive pain point i.e. fraudulent jobs for the 258M segment. Driven solely by technology, the platform has built a massive recruitment ecosystem that eliminates middlemen and fraudulent jobs.
Nilesh’s ascent to the position of CEO signifies WorkIndia’s relentless pursuit of growth. His profound understanding of the Indian blue-collar market and strategic acumen align seamlessly with the company’s mission. Nilesh’s primary mandate is to achieve profitability within the next 12 months while catapulting revenue growth. He aims to enhance the user experience for 2.5 million SMBs and over 32 million candidates who rely on the WorkIndia Platform for their hiring needs. The company’s strategy includes optimizing pricing and streamlining the candidate-employer matchmaking process through improved job listing algorithms.
Nilesh Dungarwal, Co-founder and CEO of WorkIndia, commented, “WorkIndia possesses a rock-solid foundation and immense potential, driven by its comprehensive ecosystem and industry-leading technology. I eagerly anticipate leading the next phase of growth and delivering lasting value to our stakeholders. Our unwavering focus on customer and employee satisfaction, coupled with a robust leadership team, will undoubtedly cement WorkIndia’s position as India’s foremost blue-collar recruitment platform.”
Former CEO of WorkIndia, Kunal Patil, remarked, “I commend the dedication and diligence of our exceptional team at WorkIndia. Leading such a talented group of professionals has been an honour. I am thrilled to welcome Nilesh Dungarwal as the new CEO of WorkIndia. His extensive industry knowledge and leadership prowess assure me that he will guide the company to even greater heights of success. I am confident that Nilesh will bring fresh perspectives and innovative strategies to propel WorkIndia’s growth and fortify its position as a market leader.”
Founder and CEO of BEENEXT, Teruhide Sato, commented on the same, “WorkIndia’s unwavering dedication in providing meaningful livelihoods to the blue-collar job market in India is nothing short of inspiring. Nilesh Dungarwal’s appointment as CEO further solidifies the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation. As an investor, I am confident that WorkIndia is poised for remarkable growth under Nilesh’s leadership, and I look forward to witnessing the positive impact it will continue to make on India’s workforce.”
In his new role, Nilesh will focus on assembling a visionary leadership team comprising top industry professionals who share his passion for innovation and growth. This team will drive the company’s strategic initiatives, foster a culture of creativity, and continually enhance WorkIndia’s services to better serve India’s blue-collar workforce.
