For Companies
Hire Senior Leaders Already
in Our Coaching Network
Hire from a pool of senior leaders we already know, coach, and have vetted. Faster than traditional retained search. The candidate retains us — so there are no placement fees on your side.
Note: If you are a senior leader looking for career partnership, start here instead.
What is a talent partner for executive hiring? A talent partner for executive hiring is a specialist service that gives companies access to pre-vetted, senior-level candidates without the 12-week mapping exercise of traditional retained search. Unlike a generalist recruitment firm that starts cold with every mandate, a talent partner maintains an active network of senior leaders — Directors, VPs, and CXOs — who are mid-transition, have been positioned and coached, and are ready to evaluate the right opportunity. This means a qualified shortlist in 2 to 3 weeks rather than 2 to 3 months. For companies filling CXO and VP roles in India, a talent partner also reduces cost: placement fees of 20 to 25% of first-year CTC, versus the 30%+ typical of retained search firms. The critical difference is candidate quality — leaders from a talent partner's network have done the work to understand their own value, which makes closing faster and onboarding stronger.
The Advantage
Why This Beats Traditional Retained Search
Faster
Our candidates are already in our network, mid-search, and pre-vetted. No cold outreach. No 12-week mapping exercise. Qualified shortlist in 2 to 3 weeks on most roles.
Aligned
Our candidates are active and intentional — they chose to be in transition, have done the work to position themselves clearly, and know what they want. That makes closing faster and retention stronger.
Fee-Efficient
Our fee structure is 20 to 25% of first-year CTC — with a portion offset by the candidate's own engagement fee. Lower net cost than a traditional 30% retainer, with higher placement alignment.
How We Engage
Three Ways to Work With Us
Single Search Assignment
You have one senior role to fill. We run a focused search from our coaching network and broader market. Brief to shortlist in 2 to 3 weeks. Fee: 20 to 25% of first-year CTC.
Quarterly Retainer
For companies planning 1 to 3 senior hires per quarter. Priority access to our coaching network, dedicated search capacity, and a fixed monthly fee that replaces unpredictable per-placement costs.
Advisory Only
You handle sourcing and hiring. We advise on talent strategy, help you write a better brief, structure your interview process, and ensure your offer is competitive. Monthly advisory engagement.
Fee Structure
- Search placement fee: 20 to 25% of first-year CTC
- Offset option: If the placed candidate is already in our coaching network and has paid their engagement fee, we offset a portion — reducing your net cost
- Retainer model alternative: Fixed monthly fee for quarterly capacity — suitable for high-volume hiring plans
- 3-month replacement guarantee on all placements
- All fees documented in writing before engagement begins
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