Category: Executive Search

This section covers how executive search actually works – the process, methodology, and thinking behind finding and placing senior leaders in India.

From the difference between retained and contingency search to passive talent strategy, candidate assessment frameworks, offer design, and what separates a rigorous CXO-level search from standard recruitment, these articles are grounded in real search experience across Indian and multinational organisations.

Whether you are commissioning your first executive search or refining how your organisation hires leadership, this is the practitioner’s view.

When Does a Company Need Its First COO?

How do you know when your company needs its first COO? A practical guide for Indian founders and boards on the signals, the timing and the type of COO to hire.

Succession Planning for Family Businesses in India: A Leadership Guide

Succession planning is more than naming a successor. A practical guide for Indian family businesses on developing, testing and transitioning the next leader.

The First 100 Days: How to Set Up a New CXO for Success

Learn how to onboard a new CXO in India with a practical 30/60/90/180/365-day framework covering mandate, relationships, authority and performance.

CEO or COO: Which Should a Founder-Led Business Hire First?

CEO or COO - which should a founder-led or promoter-led business hire first? A decision framework for founders and boards in India, built around the founder's own role.

Board Composition for IPO in India: Why Most Companies Start Too Late

Learn when to build an IPO-ready board in India. Understand SEBI LODR, independent directors, board committees, and the board appointment timeline before DRHP filing.

Talent Mapping in India: A Complete Guide for Leadership Pipeline Planning

Talent mapping is how India’s best organisations build leadership pipelines before vacancies arise. A practical framework for proactive CXO succession planning.

How Much Does Executive Search Cost in India? Fees, Pricing & Hidden Costs

The cost of executive search in India typically ranges from 20–33% of CTC. Learn how fees are calculated, what they cover & the hidden cost of hiring mistakes.

Executive Job Description Keywords for Global & International Roles

Which keywords signal global scope in an executive JD? Practical language for writing senior leadership job descriptions for cross-border, international, and regional roles.

Top Executive Search Firms in India: The Ultimate Guide for 2026

India's executive search landscape in 2026: global firms, boutique specialists, and sector-focused partners compared. How to choose the right CXO search firm and what separates the ones that fill positions from the ones that build leadership legacies.

How to Choose the Right Executive Search Firm in India : A Practical Guide

When you need to hire your next CXO or business head, choosing the wrong executive search firm is a costly mistake. This guide covers the seven signs you need an executive search firm, how to evaluate them rigorously, the red flags to avoid, and what makes the difference between a good search and a great one.