Abhi Lakhina
Founder & Managing DirectorAbhi co-founded Love Recruitment in 2015 and now leads the international expansion of the business through Love Recruitment International, supporting clients across the Middle East, Europe, Australia, and the United States.
With over a decade of specialist recruitment experience and deep roots in the fitness industry, Abhi brings genuine sector knowledge to every search he works on. He understands the markets he recruits in, not just the job titles, but the culture, the compensation norms, and what genuinely great looks like in each region. That insight is what sets LRI apart, and it starts with Abhi.
He works closely with international operators at all levels, from premium club groups to boutique studio brands, building long-term partnerships and delivering senior and specialist hires that make a real difference. His approach is consultative, honest, and built around relationships that last well beyond a single placement.
You can also hear more of Abhi’s thoughts on recruitment, careers, and international hiring on the Love Your Career Podcast, in conversation with Lawrence Everest which can be found here.
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My blog posts
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About Love Recruitment International
About Love Recruitment International
The leading international fitness & leisure recruitment specialists. Trusted by the industry's best businesses since 2015. Service. Delivery. Always.
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