Sital Ruparelia

Sital Ruparelia is an experienced and versatile professional with over 20 years of experience in commercial leadership, recruitment, career, and talent management roles across the Tech, Financial Services, and Retail sectors. Born in Africa, raised in the UK, and based in Singapore since 2012, Sital is known for his unique perspective, combining Asian values, a Western mindset, an African sense of community, and a charming British accent, to make persuasive pitches for his clients.

Currently, Sital Ruparelia is a part of Microsoft's Global Executive Talent Acquisition team, which drives recruitment and succession planning for the top 2% of Microsoft talent globally. With a focus on guiding C-Level executives through career moves across Asia, Sital has been a lifelong career coach, mentoring aspiring professionals from various fields.

Apart from his professional acumen, Sital is also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, and he's an active member of the Microsoft APAC Diversity & Inclusion Council. He also supports NGOs focused on achieving gender equality of education and literacy in developing Asian countries. Furthermore, as part of Microsoft Philanthropy's skills development efforts in Asia, he mentors individuals whose jobs are likely to be impacted by disruptive technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, IoT, and others.

Overall, Sital Ruparelia is a one-of-a-kind professional who blends his multicultural background with his expertise to provide insightful counsel to those seeking professional guidance.