Venkat Shastry takes over as the new MD of Allegis India

US talent solutions company Allegis Group has appointed Venkat Shastry as its new India managing director. He will resume working from Thursday effective immediately. 

Prior to joining Allegis Group, Shastry was a partner at executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles in India, responsible for technology and services practices. 

He has over two decades of experience in talent and leadership consulting, having worked with global executive search firms, in addition to successful stints as an entrepreneur in the talent space.

At Allegis, Shastry succeeds Pravin Tatavarti, who stepped down from the role last year.