D. E. Shaw India, part of the D. E. Shaw Group, has appointed Piyush Raghuvanshi as Associate Director, Talent Acquisition. In this role, Raghuvanshi will spearhead technology-specific lateral, strategic, and leadership hiring, and help drive the integration of generative AI into the firm’s talent acquisition workflows.
Raghuvanshi, who reports to Chaitanya Gorrepati, Managing Director and a member of the Operating Committee at D. E. Shaw India, will lead a team of talent acquisition professionals based across the firm’s three offices in India.
Speaking exclusively to People Matters on his vision for the role, Raghuvanshi said, " We are at an inflection point in talent acquisition. New technologies are changing parts of hiring, but the larger shift is in how strategically firms approach talent. At D. E. Shaw India, we have long hired for roles that demand exceptional analytical and technical ability, supported by a TA function built on rigour, judgment, and close business partnership. My focus is to build on that foundation with our team, continuing to strengthen how we identify, engage, and assess talent for the long term. "
Raghuvanshi brings a wealth of experience to D. E. Shaw India, with a distinguished career spanning global enterprises and high-growth startups. Most recently, he served as Chief Human Resources Officer at apna, where he played a key role in scaling operations and fostering a purpose-driven culture across diverse business lines, including Job Marketplace, EdTech, and AI Labs. Prior to apna, he was Head of Human Resources at Zupee, joining the company as its founding HR leader and overseeing a remarkable 20x increase in business valuation and a 40x surge in annual recurring revenue (ARR) during his tenure.
His earlier experience includes leading Talent Acquisition for OYO’s APAC operations, with a focus on large-scale hiring and digital transformation of recruitment processes. Known for his strategic thinking and relentless execution, Raghuvanshi has consistently enabled businesses through curated talent-growth strategies and transformational delivery models.
Raghuvanshi holds an MBA in Human Resources Management and Services from the Institute of Management & Development. He is also a graduate of Banaras Hindu University, with a degree in Commerce. His commitment to social causes is evident from his leadership roles in various CSR initiatives and student organisations throughout his academic journey.