Top 10 Executive Search Firms in India (2026)
Every organization is only as strong as the people who lead it. Executive search, often called headhunting, is the specialized practice of identifying, assessing, and appointing senior leaders such as CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CHROs, business heads, and board members. Unlike advertised or contingency recruitment, executive search is typically retained: a firm is engaged exclusively, paid in milestones, and held accountable for a defined search process. The people it approaches are usually not looking fo…