Executive Search

Executive Search Associates (ESA) is a high-end retained executive search firm with a focus on appointments for the positions of : Board Directors, Managing Directors and other 'C' suite leadership positions. The firm has a deep-rooted practice partnering with Indian origin groups invariably from the start-up phase and continuing through the rapid growth phases in the indian operations. With many CEO and CXO positions completed by a highly competent senior team of partners and consultants,, the firm is the preferred partner for high impact, confidential hires.We have established ourselves as the most preferred choice among the top companies for the apt resourcing and advisory services offered by us.

We hold ourselves accountable to the same high standards as our clients and are committed to providing an outstanding level of service, no matter how challenging the brief.

In order to ensure we understand client requirements and fulfill your brief to us, we will work closely with you to establish clear and open lines of communications right at the outset and maintain these throughout the search lifecycle, Listen to your exact search requirements and establish strategic objectives, Finalise the assignment brief, agree timescales and research methods,Identify appropriate, high calibre services professionals within tight deadlines.


What makes us different?

We foresee ourselves on the global front as the pioneers of resourcing and advisory services offered world wide in terms of Executive Search , Financial Advisory and HR Consulting.

  • Innovative approach - We think creatively and apply our market knowledge 'laterally' in order to identify and secure the most suitable professionals for your organisation.
  • Breadth and speed - Our specialist research teams ensure the widest possible reach when seeking to identify relevant professionals, within the shortest possible timeframe.
  • Complete confidentiality - we maintain a policy of absolute discretion and respect the confidential nature of sensitive information provided by all parties.
  • Unrivalled market knowledge and intelligence - our in-depth knowledge and understanding of the markets allows us to identify and secure high calibre senior market professionals quickly and efficiently.
  • Honest feedback and advice - this is central to the successful and timely conclusion of every mandate, made possible by the open lines of communication established at the outset of our engagement.

Industry Practices :

We recognize that each industry has its own nuances in terms of management style, hiring practices, compensations norm, etc. In order to provide clients with specialized and value added recruiting solutions, we have developed industry expertise in the following practices.


  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Auto Components
  • Consumer & Services
  • Education
  • Electrical, Electronics and Energy
  • Engineering
  • Financial Services
  • FMCG
  • Infrastructure
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Not-For-Profit
  • Outsourcing & Offshoring
  • Pharmaceutical, Healthcare & Life-Sciences
  • Process
  • Technology
  • Telecom