About Us
Mahesh Shahdadpuri, the founder and CEO, pursued his passion for people-focused business and formed the TASC group of companies in 2007. The team’s hard work and dedication prove that TASC has been a leader in staffing and HR solutions services in the GCC region. With our deep expertise in regulatory processes gathered over the years, we are now also the region’s recognised company formation specialists.
We have served 450+ clients, processed 10,000+ visas, and outsourced 5,500+ associates in multiple industries while maintaining the top 1% rating in customer NPS score. We are our client’s extended arm, from the inception stage to the expansion and beyond. We not only help outsource an array of HR services but become the knowledge partner of the local laws & regulations including ongoing market trends.
TASC has worked in harmony with some of the most esteemed organisations in GCC, our customer portfolio ranges from multinationals to local government organisations. We also partner with many business councils, key international trade organisations and private offices of His Excellency in UAE with ease.

Manesh Shahdadpuri
Founder & CEO
It was Mahesh’s passion for people-focused business, and his quest to develop “something new and different”, that led to the formation of TASC. The company’s rapid growth (averaging 150% a year for the last ten years) has led to Mahesh’s recognition as an industry thought-leader.
He has helped garner a host of awards, including the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum Business Award, the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award, and plaudits from Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Arabian Business, among others.

Richard Jackson
Chief Operating Officer
A finance professional with a career history working for some of the UK’s leading corporates, Richard joined TASC as CFO before making the transition to operational management.
A clear strategic thinker, Richard is widely respected for his leadership qualities and for his ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organisation, and for helping to develop and deliver innovative client-focused solutions, driving the company’s ongoing growth.

Vani Subramanian
CHRO
A people strategist with over two decades of experience across global markets, Vani has been instrumental in helping organizations unlock performance and growth. She has led large-scale programs in organization design, change management, and culture transformation, enabling businesses to scale, improve productivity, and achieve excellence. Widely respected for her ability to align people practices with business goals.

Michael Kogeler
Chief Strategy Officer
Michael Kogeler is a seasoned global executive, innovator, and thought leader in the technology sector with over 30 years of experience. He is known for driving digital transformation and creating impactful change through technology and innovation. Michael has successfully led businesses and teams in high-growth, dynamic environments across multiple sectors, particularly in leveraging AI, big data, and cloud technologies to address critical business challenges. With a passion for fostering innovation, he excels in building strong partnerships with customers and stakeholders, pushing boundaries to create business value. His leadership style focuses on people, driving organizational change through mentoring, coaching, and fostering a culture of growth and excellence.

Sudheer Noohu
CTO
With over 27 years of experience in product development and enterprise software, Sudheer has built and scaled engineering centres in India for leading multinationals. He is recognized for driving complex product lifecycles, turning around challenging projects, and delivering high-quality releases across global markets. A strong technology leader, Sudheer is valued for his ability to combine innovation with organizational vision while building and motivating high-performing teams.

Pedro Lacerda
Senior Vice President - TASC Outsourcing
As a Senior Vice President and Executive Team Member at TASC Outsourcing, Pedro leads innovative, effective hiring solutions for businesses of all types and sizes in the region. With over 25 years of experience in global management and sales, Pedro has worked for some of the world's top HR consulting and outsourcing companies, such as Kelly Services, Crystal Lagoons, Hays Group, and Randstad Group, in 10 different countries across Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Anil Singh
Senior Vice President - KSA
With 15 years experience, nine of them in the Gulf region, Anil worked with some of the world’s leading staffing and recruitment companies before joining TASC. Anil worked in Account Management and conceptualised and managed our Enterprise Staffing offering, before moving to head up our operations in Saudi Arabia.

Tim Harlow
Head AIQU
With over 30 years in the technical recruitment sector, Tim has led the growth and transformation of businesses across the UK, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and India. He is recognized for building high-performing sales teams, driving market expansion, and introducing innovative workforce solutions such as Statement of Work and PMaaS, while consistently scaling businesses and fostering high-growth cultures that deliver long-term success.

Amit Anand
Vice President- Corporate Services
With a decade of experience in account management and handling government regulations, Amit leads the GRO business at TASC in KSA. He has demonstrated best practice ability to develop and implement tactical and operational initiatives critical for business success. Amit aims to deliver high-quality services to customers, build long-lasting relationships, and nurture them in his current role.
Our Vision
To build an inspiring, innovative, and global company that provides high quality people solutions, delivered with unbeatable service to its customers.
To do this by providing an environment for learning, growth, and advancement for its employees.
Our Purpose
Creating opportunities, impacting lives
Our Promise
Best in the world at finding and managing the right talent with certainty, faster.
What We Stand For
Six core values define who we are, and how we do what we do.
Reliability
We offer ISO certified operations and SLA-based commitments.
Quality
We follow the Kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement.
Respect
We employ people from diverse nationalities and backgrounds.
Collaboration
We strive to achieve win-win outcomes for clients and candidates.
Agility
We aim for the fastest onboarding times and optimal responsiveness.
Innovations
We implement state-of-the art technologies to keep ahead of the pack.
Our Brands
Learn MoreTASC is the leading recruitment, outsourcing and HR solutions specialist in the MENA region. With over 15 years of local and global expertise, we have been at the forefront of delivering innovative and effective hiring solutions to businesses of all types.
Learn MoreAIQU is MENA’s leading tech recruitment agency connecting top tech talent with forward-thinking organisations across Digital, Software Engineering, BI, Big Data and Analytics, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, ERP and CRM, Financial Crime and Compliance specialisations.
Learn MoreTASC Corporate Services is your go-to strategic business partner in the GCC region. With over 15 years of local and global expertise, we support businesses of all sizes in establishing themselves, managing payroll, visas, IQAMA, HR operations, and facilitating HR transformation.
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