Odgers Berndtson Hires a Partner to Strengthen its Senior Management Team in India

NEW DELHI, February 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Odgers Berndtson, one of the world's largest executive search firms, today announced the appointment of Sandeep Vij as a Partner of the Energy, Manufacturing and Infrastructure Practice in India. Sandeep will report to Alasdair Spink, Managing Director India.

Prior to joining Odgers Berndtson, Sandeep was the Chief Operating Officer at Smiths Detection India and has previously held senior roles in world-class multinational industrial and technology companies, including Schneider Electric, Cisco, Honeywell Automation and Johnson Controls. Sandeep is an electrical engineering graduate from Bangalore University and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from St Joseph's College of Business Administration Bangalore. 

Commenting on Sandeep's appointment, Alasdair Spink, Managing Director, Odgers Berndtson India, said, "Sandeep's appointment marks a significant development in our industrial markets capability and strengthens the company overall. With over 25 years of leadership experience in some of the world's finest industrial and technology companies, Sandeep is uniquely placed to support our client base in India and across the APAC region."

"With the recent change of government, international business sentiment is swinging back strongly in India's favour. The 'Make in India' agenda is already feeding a significant uptick in international business activity. I am excited about the role that we can play in supporting world class industrial companies as they establish or expand operations in India at one of the most exciting times in our country's history," said Sandeep Vij.

About Odgers Berndtson

Odgers Berndtson was established in 1965 and with global revenues in excess of $208m; the group has over 200 partners supported by more than 400 consultants and researchers in 30 countries worldwide. Odgers Berndtson opened in India in 2011 to support existing global clients as they expand their India businesses and serve Indian corporations as they build their domestic business and expand globally.

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