Shailja Dutt

Co-Founder

Delhi, India31 yrs 4 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Founder of a leading global leadership advisory firm.
  • Expert in talent acquisition with over 25 years of experience.
  • Strong track record in building client relationships and strategic direction.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leadership advisory expert with a focus on talent acquisition and executive search.

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Executive SearchTalent AcquisitionRecruitingBusiness DevelopmentNew Business DevelopmentTalent ManagementRetailConsumer ProductsBusiness StrategyHR ConsultingExecutive CoachingLeadership DevelopmentSuccession PlanningFinancial ServicesTechnical Recruiting

About

With over 25 years of experience in leadership talent acquisition, assessment, and development, I am the Founder and Chairperson of Stellar Search, a global leadership advisory and executive search firm with a strong India footprint. I have an MBA in Finance from International Management Institute and a BA in Economics from Lady Shriram College. My mission is to strengthen the business of our clients, add value, and make a difference by recruiting the finest leadership teams that have a proven track record of delivering incredible results and positive change. I have a deep understanding of markets in Asia, Middle East, and Africa, and have acquired preferred partner status with over 1000 companies across the globe, from global Fortune 500 firms to mid-sized, fast-growth organisations and entrepreneurial start-ups. I also lead the acquisitions team, develop and manage key client relationships, and provide strategic direction to the firm. I have a highly productive and committed second line that manages the day-to-day running of the firm, and I provide a highly engaging and challenging environment to the team, while maintaining the spirit of "fun at work". I am also a fitness enthusiast, a DEI evangelist, and a mentor to aspiring professionals.

Experience

31 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
9 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
5 mos
Current Experience

The good parent

Founder and Host

Jan 2026Present · 5 mos

Limelitt

Founder

Aug 2020Present · 5 yrs 10 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Stellar search

2 roles

Founder & Chairperson

Feb 2002Present · 24 yrs 4 mos

Managing Director

Feb 1998Present · 28 yrs 4 mos

  • Founded and manage Stellar - Of Asia's top boutique Search firms. -Built a formidable reputation of closing difficult and sensitive mandates
  • Have built the company's long term objective, core values and culture and continue to drive the same.
  • My current responsibility is to provide strategic direction to the firm and head the acquisitions team, where I develop, nurture & manage all key client relationships. Have acquired preferred partner status with all our clients
  • Have developed an extremely productive and committed second line, which manage the day to day running of the firm.Provide a highly engaging and challenging environment to the team, yet maintain the spirit of "fun at work".Stellar is recognized as a preferred employer in the industry.
  • Spearhead and drive all process innovation in the company. Stellar has many first's to its credit in this area.
  • Also represent Stellar in various forums, National HRD, CII, ERA, IACPR etc.

Amrop india

Consultant

Jan 1995Jan 1998 · 3 yrs

Education

International Management Institute (IMI)

MBA — Finance

Jan 1994Jan 1995

Lady Shriram College

B.A. Hons. — Economics

Jan 1987Jan 1990

Modern School

Science

Jan 1975Jan 1987

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