Sunanda Ladha

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India27 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 25 years in HR and executive search.
Expert in coaching leaders for C-level roles.
Trained over 100 Talent Acquisition professionals.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR and executive search professional specializing in leadership coaching and recruitment strategies.

Contact

resumes.seahorse@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Career CoachingLeadership TransitionsExecutive SearchRecruitment StrategyHr OperationsExecutive RecruitmentTechnical Recruitment

Other Skills

AnalysisAnalyticsBudgetsBuilding Strong Business RelationshipsBusiness AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentBusiness PlanningBusiness StrategyCandidate AssessmentCareer CounselingCareer DevelopmentCareer Transition ServicesCareer strategyChange ManagementCoaching

About

I help experienced managers bridge the gap between 'doing the job' and being seen as leadership material. With over 25 years in HR and executive search, I've placed hundreds of leaders from Managers to CEOs across India's top firms. Now, I bring that insider perspective to career coaching by teaching mid-level professionals exactly what hiring executives look for. **What makes my approach different?** I'm not guessing what works in interviews, I'm actively placing CXOs and training Talent Acquisition teams. You get strategies from someone who sees both sides of the hiring table. **I help you:** → Sharpen your executive presence and communication → Map strategic career moves (not just the next job) → Win interviews with clarity and confidence → Position yourself as leadership material, not just a strong executor **My philosophy:** Practical tools you can use tomorrow. No fluff. Just honest feedback and clear action steps to accelerate your leadership career. **Ready to move forward?** 📅 Book a 30-minute Career Discovery Session: https://calendly.com/lsunanda95/career-discovery-session 💬 Or DM me to discuss how I can help **Author of "The Day I Learnt To Fly Again"** A memoir about rebuilding after loss - finding strength, purpose, and renewal when everything falls apart. The same resilience I write about is what I help my clients discover in their own career transitions.

Experience

Sunanda - career coach

Career Coach

Aug 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 7 mos · India · Hybrid

Coach experienced managers and senior professionals through leadership transitions, helping them land director, VP, and C-level roles.
Drawing on 25 years of executive search and HR leadership, I provide insider perspective on what hiring executives actually look for. Clients gain clarity on positioning, sharpen their communication, and win interviews with confidence.
Career Coaching (Individual Leaders)**
Leadership transitions (Manager → Director → VP → C-Suite)
Interview preparation and executive presence
Career strategy and role mapping
Personal branding and communication for senior roles

Career CoachingLeadership transitionsInterview preparationCareer strategyPersonal branding

Seahorse consulting

Founder & Lead Recruitment Consultant

Jan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 2 mos · India · On-site

Founded Seahorse Consulting to deliver executive search and strategic HR solutions for India's growing firms - from funded startups to established mid-market companies to MNCs.
Executive Search & CXO Hiring**
Place mid to senior-level leaders (Managers to CEOs) across functions like technology, operations, sales, finance
Partner directly with founders and CHROs to fill critical roles that prevent revenue loss and maintain growth momentum
Specialize in swift, quality placements during high-stakes transitions and scaling phases
Recruitment Strategy & Training**
Train 100+ TA professionals through "Ninja Recruiter" certification program covering IT and non-IT hiring best practices
Design organic social sourcing frameworks that reduce job board dependency and improve candidate quality by 70%
Build hiring SOPs, interview frameworks, and recruitment playbooks for scaling teams
HR Consulting & Organizational Design**
Deliver 20+ strategic HR projects: employee handbooks, policy frameworks, hybrid work guidelines, and L&D modules
Advise CXOs on team restructuring, role design, and retention strategies during rapid growth phases
Create organizational structures aligned with business vision for tech and FMCG companies

Executive SearchRecruitment StrategyHR ConsultingOrganizational DesignTraining

Banjara's - vishal personal care pvt. ltd.

Consultant & Strategic Advisor

Apr 2007 – Dec 2014 · 7 yrs 8 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Built the HR and administrative infrastructure from the ground up for Banjara's, a leading manufacturer of herbal cosmetics and personal care products during a critical growth phase.
Executive Search & Leadership Hiring:**
Recruited the entire C-suite and senior leadership team: CFO, COO, Head of Sales, and Head of Marketing
Led manpower planning and organizational design to support aggressive market expansion
Established hiring frameworks and talent pipelines for a scaling FMCG operation
HR Operations & Team Building:**
Created HR function from scratch—policies, processes, and team structure
Set up administrative systems to support the 200+ person organization
Partnered directly with founders on workforce strategy and organizational development

Executive SearchHR OperationsTeam BuildingOrganizational Design

Niche consulting

Founder & Chief Headhunter

Dec 2000 – Mar 2007 · 6 yrs 3 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area · On-site

Founded and led a specialized IT recruitment firm serving Fortune 500 technology companies during India's IT boom—consistently ranking in the top 5 vendors for client satisfaction and delivery.
Executive & Technical Recruitment:**
Managed end-to-end recruitment for senior and mid-level IT professionals across multiple technology domains
Partnered with global technology leaders: Hewlett Packard (HP-GDIC), Novell, Mphasis BFL, Sun Microsystems, Perot Systems, and others
Built reputation for quality placements in high-demand technical roles during competitive talent market
Key Achievements:**
Consistently ranked top 5 vendor among competing recruitment firms for quality and speed of delivery
Specialized in niche technical skillsets that required deep domain knowledge and targeted sourcing
Established sourcing methodologies and candidate pipelines that became foundation for future consulting practice
This venture developed my expertise in executive search and high-stakes hiring—skills I now apply at Seahorse Consulting for C-suite placements.