Permanent, IT, leadership and cross-border recruitment from Nikol
- nikol, Ahmedabad
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CXO & Leadership Search Firms in India
Leadership and CXO search is retained work for chief executive, functional head and board roles, where the consultant's market knowledge, discretion and assessment judgement carry the value.
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Mid and senior recruitment and executive search since 2002, ERA member
- SG Highway, Ahmedabad
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Contractual staffing and HR setup for Gujarat startups and SMEs
- Ahmedabad
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Executive search, RPO and fractional CHRO from Prahlad Nagar
- Prahlad Nagar, Ahmedabad
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Strategic HR transformation and executive hiring for SMEs, Vesu
- vesu, Surat
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IT and multi-sector recruitment agency with corporate office in Prahlad Nagar
- Prahlad Nagar, Ahmedabad
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Recruitment, executive search and HR outsourcing from Bodakdev
- bodakdev, Ahmedabad
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Surat-headquartered recruitment, staffing and HR consulting group with 11 offices
- pal, Surat
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Placement consultancy and industrial staffing across Gujarat since 2011
- 10–49 employees
- bapunagar, Ahmedabad
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Executive search firm in Vastrapur, in business since 1995
- vastrapur, Ahmedabad
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Executive search and recruitment with RPO and staffing support
- vaishno-devi-circle, Ahmedabad
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Executive search, CXO and GCC hiring from Satellite, Ahmedabad
- Satellite, Ahmedabad
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About Leadership & CXO in India
Leadership and CXO search is retained work for chief executive, functional head and board roles, where the consultant’s market knowledge, discretion and assessment judgement carry the value. Indian retained fees are 25–33% of first-year cash compensation, invoiced in three instalments, with minimum fees from ₹5 lakh upwards. Confidentiality and off-limits rules are central: the firm should not recruit from your organisation for a defined period and should disclose any conflicts with its other clients. When briefing, ask which partner leads the search, how the research team maps candidates, what assessment methodology is used and how the firm supports the first hundred days after joining, which is where many senior hires fail.
The firms listed here show a fee band, minimum mandate value and a focus bar reflecting the share of CXO work in their practice. Sector and city filters help identify firms with a bench in your industry and leadership networks close to your headquarters.
Frequently asked questions
What does a CXO search cost in India?
Retained fees of 25% to 33% of first-year cash compensation are standard, billed one-third at signing, one-third at shortlist and one-third at acceptance. Minimum fees range from ₹5 lakh at boutiques to ₹20 lakh or more at global firms, plus expenses and GST.
How long does a CEO or CXO search take?
Twelve to sixteen weeks from brief to accepted offer is typical, covering market mapping, approaches, assessment and negotiation. Notice periods for Indian executives are frequently 90 days, and board approvals or garden leave can extend the start date further.
What guarantee do retained search firms provide?
Most guarantee a free re-search, charging expenses only, if the executive leaves within twelve months. Some limit this to six months or to terminations for performance. Confirm whether the guarantee applies if the role or reporting line changes after joining.