Jun 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Cornerstone International Group was founded in 1989 in the USA and is now one of the largest providers worldwide for Retained Executive Search. We also offer specialized services in Human resources, Leadership, Board & General Management consulting, Executive Coaching, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Employee Assessment, etc.
• Cornerstone is named by Forbes as one of the Best Management Consulting Firms in Executive Search in 2016, 2017 & again in 2018 & 2019. Cornerstone is also ranked by Hunt Scanlon as top 25 Global Executive Search groups in 2018 & 2019. A global member of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), Cornerstone applies the Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Guidelines of the AESC & it represents the highest standard in retained executive search consulting worldwide.
• With 4 offices in India, 15 offices in Asia and 60 offices worldwide, we provide a complete suite of talent solutions in India, Asia and across the globe. Headquartered in both Shanghai and Atlanta, we unite an emerging market culture with a solid global perspective. Cornerstone is big enough to support our clients worldwide and entrepreneurial enough to be flexible.
• Commencing India operations in 2004, we operate from 4 offices in Mumbai, Delhi/Gurgaon NCR, Bangalore, and Pune We have worked on more than 1000 search mandates at CXO level. Clients have trusted us to identify and attract candidates who are genuinely qualified for Senior Management positions and we have helped build the Leadership Teams of some of the leading corporates in India.
• I drive all new business and partnerships as well as the Leadership Search practice primarily for Consumer, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Devices and Technology. Additionally, supporting the MD on Digital Marketing. Content and Quality initiatives for the organization.
• Please visit us at www.cornerstone-group.com; www.cornerstone.co.in

Oct 2020 – Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Humane Insights is a boutique talent advisory firm.
• Led the Executive Search business and drove the businesses of our clients by creating access for CEOs to the best leadership talent, analytics, and advice with a focus on Three Pillars of Responsible Leadership: 1. New World Leadership Talent 2. Key Stakeholder Inclusion 3. Community Involvement

Feb 2019 – Sep 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana, India

• Stellar Search is a global leadership advisory firm, specializing in leadership talent acquisition since 2002. Driving the Retail and Consumer Practice in close coordination with the MD. Role deliverables additionally included Strategy and Business Development; My focus was on incorporating client requirements, industry specifications, and executive staffing scientific tools, and methods, to successfully deliver on mandates.

Apr 2016 – Sep 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• ABC Consultants is India’s largest and oldest search & selection firm. The pioneer of organized recruitment in India. Drove business development for the retained executive search practice of ABC including developing new markets for CXO level search assignments as well as its execution.

Sep 2015 – Feb 2016 · 5 mos · Gurgaon, India

• Alexander Hughes is a Paris headquartered global search firm. I managed new business development and key global accounts for the IT, Pharma, Retail/Consumer practice. Worked closely with H.O. in Paris on leveraging global contacts and references for the Indian market.

Oct 2010 – Jan 2014 · 3 yrs 3 mos · New Delhi Area, India, Hong Kong Bangkok

• Ideal Hotels Worldwide / Gems Hotels Marketing was a Hotel Representation/Marketing startup company formed solely as a service provider to Hong Kong based Ideal Hotels Worldwide. Director (Chief Operating Officer – Global Marketing)
• Based out of Delhi and Hong Kong, I was responsible for Ideal Hotels Worldwide operations and marketing functions, overseeing global budgets and a 15-member team of Country Sales Representatives. Recruitment, Direct brand management, PR, media relations, corporate positioning, sales collateral and tradeshow marketing.

Mar 1998 – Dec 2010 · 12 yrs 9 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• India Partner of Intersearch Worldwide - Spearhead InterSearch was incorporated as Spearhead Corporate Services in 1997, close to the dawning years of a new paradigm of Executive Search Consulting taking roots in the country. The service offering of this higher standard of an Executive Search model was distinctly based on solid pillars of professionalism, ethics and knowledge-backed structures.
• In 2007, Spearhead joined forces with InterSearch Worldwide, which is a globally top ranked Consulting Firm with 90 + offices in over 45 countries, specializing in senior level executive search. InterSearch is a worldwide organization of Executive Search Firms with one purpose in mind - to help you recruit and retain the best available executive talent at the fastest possible speed and efficiency.
• As Co-Founder and Senior Partner, I specialized in identifying senior executives for leading MNCs, Indian Corporate Houses, and start-up organizations across industries. Led the Retail/Consumer and Pharmaceutical Practice Groups.
• Expanded the India network of Spearhead InterSearch from New Delhi to Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, and Kolkata.

Mar 1996 – Jan 1998 · 1 yr 10 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• Amrop is one of the world’s largest leadership and executive search consultancies, with 67 offices in 54 countries and a global team of more than 500 professionals.
• Joined as a Research Associate/EA to Managing Partner/Administration, Advanced through promotion from handling administration, travel itineraries, finance & accounts to developing research strategies and providing search support.