AI Meets Experience: CoHyre.AI bolsters Advisory Board with visionary leaders Santosh Pawar and Pankaj Bhatia
Bengaluru, 3rd July 2025: CoH
Santosh Pawar and Pankaj Bhatia are distinguished technology leaders, each bringing a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic vision to the forefront of innovation and organizational growth. Santosh, who most recently served as Senior Vice President of Engineering at JioHotstar, has spent over two decades shaping technology at leading digital platforms such as Flipkart and PharmEasy. Renowned for architecting scalable systems and leading engineering teams of 130+ professionals, he has driven critical initiatives across data platforms, personalization, and monetization. Beyond his technical acumen, Santosh is a certified life coach, dedicated mindfulness practitioner, and Ironman 70.3 finisher exemplifying a holistic, people-first leadership style grounded in resilience and performance. Complementing this, Pankaj is an acclaimed tech leader and startup mentor with a proven ability to align technology with business strategy. His strength lies in bridging product and engineering functions to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Known for his hands-on leadership and commitment to sustainability and innovation, Pankaj has successfully guided emerging companies through complex challenges, leveraging AI to drive transformative outcomes.
Commenting on the appointment, Deepak Ahluwalia, Founder and CEO of CoHyre.ai said, “In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the fusion of human ingenuity and artificial intelligence defines organizational success. Santosh and Pankaj bring unparalleled expertise in building intelligent, scalable platforms while fostering people-centric leadership. Their addition to our advisory board reflects CoHyre’s commitment to revolutionizing recruitment through innovation, insight, and global ambition. I wish them both great success in their new roles.”
Sharing his vision, Santosh Pawar, Advisory Board member at CoHyre.AI, said, “The essence of a truly transformative organization lies not just in what it achieves, but in how it challenges conventional paradigms. CoHyre.AI stands on the brink of redefining recruitment by fusing advanced technology with a deep understanding of human potential. I look forward to shaping the future of hiring with purpose, precision, and speed.”
Echoing the sentiment, Pankaj Bhatia, Advisory Board member at CoHyre.AI, added, “The future belongs to those who can balance visionary strategy with practical execution. CoHyre.AI presents a unique opportunity to reimagine recruitment processes globally through intelligent and intuitive technologies. I am excited to collaborate with the team to drive meaningful change in how talent is discovered and empowered.”