Director - Talent Acquisition

Director - Talent Acquisition

Description:

About the Role

We are seeking a highly accomplished and strategic Director Talent Acquisition (Executive Search) to lead and grow our Executive Search practice.

The ideal candidate will be a senior or partner-level leader from the global executive search industry with extensive experience in the IT & Technology domain.

This role requires deep expertise in leadership hiring, stakeholder management, and building strong relationships with CXO-level talent and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage end-to-end Executive Search assignments for senior leadership and CXO-level roles.

- Act as a trusted advisor to clients in the IT & Technology industry, providing market insights and talent intelligence.

- Build, nurture, and expand relationships with global and domestic clients, ensuring high service quality and repeat business.

- Drive business growth through proactive client engagement, new account development, and strategic partnerships.

- Lead research, talent mapping, and market benchmarking for senior-level mandates.

- Oversee the development of high-quality search strategies, candidate assessments, evaluation reports, and recommendations.

- Mentor, guide, and manage a team of consultants, ensuring capability building and excellence in delivery.

- Ensure strong governance, confidentiality, and ethical standards in all executive search processes.

- Stay updated on industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and leadership movement within the IT & Technology landscape.

Required Experience & Skills:

- 20+ years of solid experience in Executive Search, ideally at a Senior Consultant / Director / Partner level.

- Proven track record in managing and closing CXO, senior leadership, and niche strategic roles.

- Deep industry knowledge and strong networks within the IT & Technology vertical.

- Strong business development acumen with experience managing global enterprise clients.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to manage and lead high-performing teams with a focus on quality and execution excellence.

- High level of professionalism, integrity, and relationship-building capability