Executive Search Firm is a sixteen year old Bangalore-based technology recruitment firm that works with high-growth technology companies to help them build strong engineering and product teams.

As we enter the next phase of our journey, we are looking to reposition Firm into a founder-facing executive search partner for early-stage startups, working closely with founders on their most critical hires from the earliest stages of company building.

To lead this transformation, we are looking to bring on a senior executive search leader who will drive the strategic direction of the firm and build long-term relationships with founders across the startup ecosystem.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced senior leader with 15-18 years of experience to lead and scale Company as a founder-focused search firm.

This individual will be responsible for defining the firm's strategic positioning, building deep client relationships with startup founders, and establishing a high-trust retained search practice focused on leadership and critical early hires.

This is a leadership role with significant ownership over strategy, client engagement, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Positioning:

- Lead the repositioning of Company into an executive search firm focused on early-stage startup founders

- Define the firm's target client profile and engagement model

- Build a differentiated brand in the startup hiring ecosystem

Founder and Client Relationships:

- Develop and manage long-term relationships with founders and leadership teams of high-growth startups

- Serve as a trusted advisor on leadership hiring and organisational build-out

- Partner closely with clients to understand their hiring roadmap as they scale

Executive Search Delivery:

- Lead and oversee searches for leadership and critical early hires across engineering, product, and business roles

- Maintain high standards of search process, candidate assessment, and client experience

- Build and nurture a strong network of senior technology talent

Business Leadership:

- Drive growth of the firm through focused client acquisition and long-term partnerships

- Mentor and guide the internal search team

- Ensure high-quality execution across all engagements

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Experience:

- 15-18 years of experience in executive search or leadership hiring

- Background at a leading global search firm

- Startup Ecosystem Exposure

- Experience working with technology startups or high-growth companies

- Familiarity with founder-led environments and early-stage organisational building

Capabilities:

- Strong client advisory and relationship-building skills

- Deep understanding of executive search processes and best practices

- Ability to operate with a high degree of ownership and autonomy

- Commercial acumen with experience building or scaling a practice

What This Role Offers:

- Opportunity to shape and lead the next phase of Company

- Significant autonomy in defining strategy and client engagement

- Ability to build a high-trust founder-facing search practice

- Long-term opportunity to grow and scale a differentiated firm within the startup ecosystem

Location: HSR Bangalore, India