Siddharth Maholia

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India12 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in executive search across diverse industries.
Strong network with CXOs and leadership teams.
Proven track record in mid-to-senior level hiring.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic executive search specialist with a strong focus on leadership hiring across various industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Executive SearchLeadership HiringMarket ResearchDue Diligence

Other Skills

AnalyticsBoard Advisory & Succession PlanningBusiness AnalysisBusiness AnalyticsC++Chemical EngineeringData AnalysisDerivativesFinancial ModelingGlobal Cash ManagementIndependent Director SearchInsuranceMatlabMicrosoft OfficeMid-to-Senior Level Hiring

About

I specialize in executive search and leadership hiring across industries, helping organizations find the right talent to drive growth, transformation, and long-term success. Through Catalyst IQ, I have partnered with startups, corporates, global funds, investment banks, management consulting firms, and IT services companies to close critical mid-to-senior level leadership roles. My expertise lies in navigating complex talent landscapes and aligning the right leaders with the right opportunities — whether it’s a CXO for a high-growth startup, a business leader for a Fortune 500, or specialist talent for a global fund or consulting firm. What I focus on: Executive Search: CXOs, senior leaders, and niche specialist roles Cross-Industry Coverage: Tech, non-tech, financial services, consulting, consumer, industrials, and IT Mid-to-Senior Hiring: From functional heads to independent directors Global Perspective: Partnering with Indian and international clients on critical mandates I believe in building long-term relationships with founders, boards, and leadership teams, ensuring that every hire is not just a fit for today, but a driver for tomorrow’s success. If you’re scaling, transforming, or strengthening your leadership bench, I can help you identify and secure the talent to get you there. Email - smaholia@cxo-catalyst.com

Experience

Catalyst iq

Co-Founder & CEO

Oct 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Catalyst IQ is a leading new age Recruitment & Consulting agency in the market. We are powered by deep expertise and in-depth understanding of various technologies used by startups across industries. Catalyst IQ specializes in leadership hiring but has a strong candidate network from top schools covering junior to senior Tech & Non-Tech roles.
For Recruitment:
We leverage our excellent network from top pedigree institutes and B2C tech startups in India to get the best of talent to power the vision and execution of our clients.
For Consulting:
We are a network of CXOs from Fortune 500 and Mid Market companies and we help Investment Firms make well informed investment decisions. We have a deep screening mechanism for these experts and help our clients hire the best for their critical Due-Diligence projects.
www.thecatalystiq.com

Executive SearchLeadership HiringBusiness AnalysisNetworking

Impact

Business Ambassador

Mar 2017 – Present · 9 yrs · Mumbai Area, India

Glg (gerson lehrman group)

Senior Associate - Private Equity

Oct 2016 – Aug 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos · Mumbai Area, India

1. Helped a bunch of Private Equity clients in their primary market research and end to end support during due diligence.
2. Connected with various CXOs/Stakeholders/Board Members across industries to understand their respective market trends.
3. Provided intel to clients on:
Market growth drivers
Customer needs, buying behaviors, loyalties etc.
Market gaps, risk and opportunities
Total addressable market: size, growth, penetration and segmentation
4. Conducted high level Round Table conferences with Fortune 500 CEOs

Market ResearchDue DiligenceStakeholder Engagement

Deutsche bank

2 roles

Investment Banking Analyst

Jun 2015 – Aug 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos

Worked on Energy, Healthcare and Real Estate pitches:
1. €1bn IPO of DONG Energy, listed on NASDAQ Copenhagen
2. €600m IPO of Carmila, listed on Paris Bourse
3. €1.34bn IPO of Priory Group, listed on London Stock Exchange

Analyst

Dec 2013 – Jul 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos

1. Valuation of portfolio consisting of OTR CDS and Totem Baskets (FTDs, NTDs, Bond Option, Cash, Asset Swap etc) using Base Correlation and Joint Correlation Framework.
2. Portfolio analysis to track Variance, PV and Spread movements of ITRAX/ High Yield and CDX Books and developed a hedging strategy in line with BAFIN Regulations.
3. Awarded the Quarter 4 2015 Finance Achiever

Cognizant

Associate Consultant

Jul 2013 – Dec 2013 · 5 mos · Bangalore

1. Built a user interface highlighting customer segmentation, asset distribution and portfolio re-balancing.
2. Conducted market research on Life/PnC insurance companies and integrated Predictive analytics to provide consultation on Attrition rate, Customer value analysis (CVA) using logistic regression for Metlife China and Hongkong.