Veerprit Belford

Veerprit Belford is a seasoned talent acquisition professional with significant experience in building strong teams and optimizing recruitment processes. Currently serving as Principal Talent Acquisition Partner at Cognitiv since September 2025, Veerprit specializes in executive search, talent acquisition strategy, recruiting operations, employer branding, and enhancing candidate experiences. As the Founder of Belford & Co, Veerprit collaborates with high-growth companies to implement strategic, referral-based executive searches and comprehensive talent consulting. Previous roles include Senior Manager and Talent Acquisition Manager at Jungle Scout, where Veerprit played a pivotal role in scaling the company from 80 to over 320 employees, along with a background in technical recruiting for Relic Entertainment and Randstad Canada, where notable achievements included reaching President's Club status. Veerprit holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UC San Diego.