Adarsh Aaron

Associate Partner

Gurugram, Haryana, India17 yrs 5 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Nearly two decades in executive search.
Executed over 100 C-suite searches.
Trusted advisor for high-impact leadership.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned executive search professional specializing in leadership hiring across diverse industries.

Contact

adarsh.aaron@northward.co.in LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Executive SearchLeadership AssessmentTalent AcquisitionLeadership HiringClient Engagement

Other Skills

Client AcquisitionStrategy DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementLeadership Hiring StrategiesTalent MappingBusiness DevelopmentRecruitment PlanningStakeholder PartnershipCandidate DevelopmentCustomer RelationsSourcingScreening ResumesEmployee EngagementBenefits NegotiationNegotiation

About

Adarsh Aaron is a seasoned executive search professional with nearly two decades of experience in client acquisition, C-level hiring, and leadership assessment. He currently serves as Associate Partner at Northward, leading the Industrial & Manufacturing practice. Across his career, Adarsh has held leadership roles at EMA Partners, The Taplow Group, Novo Nordisk, and Stanton Chase, driving senior mandates across India, Southeast Asia, and Europe. He has successfully executed 100+ C-suite searches spanning automotive, capital goods, heavy engineering, real estate, infrastructure, energy, and pharmaceuticals. Known for his deep industry knowledge and consultative style, Adarsh is regarded as a trusted advisor to organisations seeking high-impact leadership.

Experience

Northward

Associate Partner

Sep 2025 – Present · 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Northward was built on a simple belief: great organisations don’t grow by accident — they grow by design.
As First Indian Integrated Talent Solutions firm, we bring together Executive Search, Organisation Effectiveness, Talent Effectiveness, and Leadership Effectiveness to help frontier organisations rise with clarity, capability, and confidence.

Executive SearchLeadership AssessmentClient AcquisitionTalent AcquisitionStrategy Development

Ema partners

Client Director

Apr 2022 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 4 mos

The taplow group s.a.

Associate Principal

Aug 2020 – Apr 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos

Novo nordisk

Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor

Nov 2018 – Jul 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Part of the Senior Leadership Hiring Team for International Operations.
Worked closely with Stakeholders and hiring managers for assignments.
Responsible for designing and implementation of leadership hiring strategies.
Successfully closed global assignments across Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Germany, Switzerland, Algeria, Turkey and India.

Talent AcquisitionStakeholder EngagementLeadership Hiring StrategiesLeadership Hiring

The taplow group s.a.

Senior Associate

May 2016 – Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Gurgaon, India

Worked in the Industrial/Manufacturing practice for hiring at CXO Level.
Led a team of researchers assigned on a mandate for delivery on searches.
Worked closely with Partners & Managing Partner to create search strategy and deliver on mandates.
Talent mapping/sourcing through headhunting and other resources like LinkedIn etc.
Prepared job descriptions in consultation with clients.
Candidate identification, development and client engagement.
Client identification and business development.

Talent MappingClient EngagementBusiness DevelopmentTalent Acquisition

Diversified indian business house

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

May 2015 – Apr 2016 · 11 mos · New Delhi Area, India

Strategic development and execution of the talent acquisition needs for these companies.
Drove the recruitment planning process & built the talent pipeline for the businesses to achieve the hiring targets within the standard timelines.
Partnered with stakeholders to meet organisation's hiring need.

Recruitment PlanningStakeholder PartnershipTalent Acquisition

Stanton chase international: executive search consultants

Resource Manager - Industrial Practice

Jun 2011 – Apr 2015 · 3 yrs 10 mos · New Delhi Area, India

Worked in the Industrial/ Power/ Manufacturing Practice across leadership assignments.
Talent mapping/ sourcing through headhunting and other resources.
Prepared job descriptions in consultation with clients.
Candidate identification, development and client engagement.
Prepared candidate reports as well as reference check for short-listed candidates

Talent MappingCandidate DevelopmentTalent Acquisition