Executive search and leadership hiring services

Retained search for plant heads, functional leaders and CXO roles — mapped against a defined target list, approached directly, and closed with the discretion these mandates need.

Request staff →Get a rate card

The real problem

Why this usually goes wrong

Leadership mandates fail on two things: a brief written by committee, and a search run on job portals. The people you want for a plant head role are employed, not applying. They have to be mapped and approached individually.

What's included

Retained model with a defined target company map
Direct, confidential approach to passive candidates
Compensation benchmark built before the search starts
Structured assessment against agreed leadership criteria
Reference checks with prior reporting lines
Confidentiality maintained on both sides through the process

How it runs

Process and timeline

Mandate definition

Role scope, success measures, reporting structure and compensation band agreed with the board or promoter.

1week

Market mapping

Target organisation list built; potential candidates identified by role and tenure.

2weeks

Confidential approach

Individual outreach conducted discreetly, without exposing your search to the market.

2–3weeks

Assessment

Structured interviews, leadership assessment and detailed reference checks.

2weeks

Offer & transition

Negotiation, notice-period management and onboarding support through the first quarter.

Till joiningtimeline

Compare honestly

In-house vs typical agency vs A1 Hiring

	In-house hiring	Typical agency	A1 Hiring
Time to first joiner	6–11 weeks	2–4 weeks	Day 7 median
Statutory liability	Fully yours	Often unverified	Absorbed, with challans shared
Replacement	Restart hiring	Best effort	72-hour SLA
Billing basis	Fixed payroll cost	Flat monthly	Actual man-days
Compliance proof	Self-maintained	On request	Monthly audit pack

Industries we run this for

Sector-specific delivery

Manufacturing7–9 DAYS TO DEPLOY Warehouse5–6 DAYS TO DEPLOY Automobile6–8 DAYS TO DEPLOY Pharma6–8 DAYS TO DEPLOY Logistics4–6 DAYS TO DEPLOY Retail6–8 DAYS TO DEPLOY E-commerce4–6 DAYS TO DEPLOY Construction7–10 DAYS TO DEPLOY

FAQ

Questions buyers actually ask

What's the difference between retained and contingency search?

Retained search is paid in stages and gets dedicated mapping effort. Contingency search is paid on placement and gets whoever is available fastest. For leadership roles, contingency almost always under-delivers.

How long does a leadership search take?

Eight to twelve weeks from mandate to accepted offer, plus notice period. Anyone promising three weeks is sending you their existing database.

Is the search confidential?

Yes, on both sides. We approach candidates without naming you until there is mutual interest, which matters when you're replacing an incumbent.

Do you guarantee leadership placements?

A replacement window applies, stated in the mandate letter. For senior roles the more useful protection is the assessment rigour before the offer, not the guarantee after it.

Related services

Often taken together

Service

Tell us the role, the site and the headcount.

You'll get a wage benchmark, a fill-time estimate and a compliance-inclusive rate card within one working day.

Request staff Get a rate card Call the desk