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The Antal Lucknow office proudly claims to be the second-largest Antal operation in India, both in terms of revenue and manpower. Managed by Mayank Chandra, the office has exposure to working with international locations such as Romania, the Middle East, Africa and the ASEAN countries.

The +30 member-strong team comprises specialist recruiters who have graduated from reputed management and engineering institutes, and who have years of recruitment as well as corporate experience behind them, which results in an in-depth knowledge of the disciplines they cover. Consequently, Antal Lucknow has helped professionals find their fit in fields such as Pharmaceuticals/ Medical Devices; Tech-Startups & Engineering.

Antal Lucknow’s clients include MNCs and large Indian conglomerates. The office is equipped to work on retainer, exclusive and contingent assignments and the process mainly includes mapping, headhunting and web-based searches.

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Mayank Chandra

 

Mayank Chandra is the Managing Partner of Antal’s Lucknow office, bringing over two decades of experience in recruitment, business development, and talent advisory. An alumnus of Goa Institute of Management, he began his career in marketing and later moved into the recruitment industry, where he has built deep expertise in executive search and leadership hiring.

Under his leadership, the Antal Lucknow office has grown into one of the largest Antal operations in India, with a team of specialist recruiters serving both multinational corporations and leading Indian companies. The office works across industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, technology startups, engineering, and consumer sectors, supporting mid-to-senior level hiring mandates across India and international markets.

Known for his consultative approach and strong industry network, Mayank works closely with organizations to identify high-impact talent while helping businesses build leadership teams that drive long-term growth.

 

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Mayank Chandra
Mayank Chandra
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Anjali Chandra
Anjali Chandra
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Greeta Goel
Greeta Goel
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Parul Singh
Parul Singh
Practice Lead - Healthcare
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma
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Kavita Sahanee
Kavita Sahanee
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Harshal Nath
Harshal Nath
Senior Business Manager - Tech & Consumer
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