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Pune, India

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  • Sr. No 130/123, Unit 407, CROSSROADS Bhumkar Chowk, Wakad; PUNE
  • Maharashtra, 411057
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WHO WE ARE

About Us

Antal Wakad, based in Pune, Maharashtra, is a specialist executive search office of Antal International, delivering recruitment solutions for mid-senior and senior-level professionals across a wide range of industries.

With a strong focus on understanding business needs, we take a consultative approach to talent acquisition, helping organizations identify professionals who can drive growth, innovation, and long-term success. Every hiring solution is tailored to the unique goals and challenges of our clients, ensuring the right talent fit for every role.

Beyond executive search, Antal Wakad also brings deep expertise in the metal cutting industry, partnering with organizations across automotive, auto components, aerospace, energy, tool rooms, die shops, steel mills, and the pipe and tube sectors. By combining industry knowledge with strategic consulting, we help businesses enhance operational efficiency and support sustainable growth.

Backed by Antal International's global network, proven recruitment methodology, and decades of executive search expertise, we connect businesses with exceptional talent while building trusted, long-term partnerships.

At Antal Wakad, our mission is to create meaningful connections that empower organizations and professionals to succeed in an evolving business landscape.

WHO WE ARE
Meet Our partner

Amit Shrikrishna Deo

With over 35 years of experience in the metal cutting and precision engineering industry, Amit Deo brings a unique combination of technical understanding, commercial leadership, and deep industry relationships built over three decades.

A Mechanical Engineer with a qualification in Business Management, Amit has spent the majority of his career driving sales, business development, and strategic growth for globally renowned cutting tool companies, including WIDIA, CERATIZIT, and Guhring. Working closely with manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, energy, oil & gas, heavy engineering, bearings, steel, tubes & pipes, and other precision machining industries, he has helped customers solve complex machining challenges through application-led engineering solutions.

Beginning his career in manufacturing provided him with first-hand exposure to production environments and machining processes, creating a strong technical foundation that has shaped his commercial career ever since. This blend of engineering knowledge and business acumen has enabled him to build new markets, establish high-growth industry segments, and develop long-term partnerships with manufacturers across India.

Known for his consultative approach, Amit has successfully developed niche industry segments and built lasting partnerships by combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of customer needs and business challenges.

Frequent engagements with manufacturing facilities across Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg have further strengthened his understanding of global manufacturing practices and emerging technologies, enabling him to bring an international perspective to the Indian manufacturing landscape.

Today, Amit leverages his technical expertise, commercial experience, and extensive industry network to help organisations build stronger engineering teams and make better hiring decisions. His approach to recruitment goes beyond matching résumés to job descriptions—it is rooted in a deep understanding of manufacturing operations, technical competencies, business needs, and the people who drive them.

For clients, this means partnering with someone who understands the manufacturing industry from the inside and is committed to connecting businesses with the right talent for long-term success.

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Key Focus Areas

1. Metal cutting tool and machine tool Industry

We recognise the dynamics of cutting tool and machine tool industry which requires very high resilience to establish quality component output being manufactured under ‘n’ number of variable parameters. The candidates in this industry should be ready to enhance operational efficiency, increase productivity and foster sustainable growth at end customer’s place.

We provide recruitment solutions with skilled sales, application, project and operation professionals who can drive innovation, boost productivity and contribute significantly to the advancement of their organizations and the organizations they serve.

2. Tool rooms and die shops

Tool rooms in any industry viz: Automotive, auto component manufacturer, aerospace, energy and die shops in industries like forging, die casting or foundry needs specialized hiring solutions. Our expertise allows us to identify and attract top talent with the necessary skills and experience to meet the demands of this dynamic field, whose wise solutions in collaboration to ME/PE team eventually decides cost per component of the company.

3. Roll shops in rolling mills

Roll shop in any rolling mill, may it be BRM, Plate mills (CRM or HRM), paper rolling mill, Al sheet rolling mill; is the backbone of rolling mill providing finished new/ refurbished rolls, which decides the quality of final product.

Executives required in these shops should have set skills for best execution. We offer targeted hiring solutions that cater to this industry's unique demands. Our deep understanding of the roll shop equipment (main & auxiliary) enables us to source candidates who possess the technical expertise and industry knowledge essential for success in this field.

Mission & Core Values
Our Mission: Providing quality 5 P’s ensuring Your Success
  • Customised products: To become productive & competitive in your market.
  • Shortlisted people easing Recruitment: Connecting you with top-tier talent.
  • Strategic solutions: Enhancing operational efficiency for best cost per component.
Core Values:
  • Customer Focus: Prioritizing our clients' success through customised solutions.
  • Integrity: Maintaining best standards of honesty and transparency.
  • Continuous Improvement: Helping in achieving high productivity and lowest possible CPC.
  • Teamwork: Emphasizing teamwork to achieve shared goals.

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  • Sr. No 130/123, Unit 407, CROSSROADS, Bhumkar Chowk, Wakad; PUNE
  • Maharashtra, 411057

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Antal Wakad is backed by the strength of Antal International's global network, combining local market expertise with over three decades of executive search excellence. Leveraging proven recruitment methodologies, advanced tools, and international best practices, we deliver talent solutions that help organizations build high-performing teams.

We are committed to understanding the unique needs of both clients and candidates, taking a personalized and consultative approach that builds lasting partnerships. With a focus on quality, integrity, and measurable results, Antal Wakad strives to be a trusted partner in helping businesses attract exceptional talent and achieve sustainable growth.

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