CXO SEARCH COMPANIES

The world of startups witnessed a series of top-level movements in the first half of 2024, including Naveen Tahilyani taking the helm as CEO of Tata Digital and the resignation of Surinder Chawla, managing director and chief executive officer of Pay...

Many startups, particularly those gearing up for public listing, now consider youth and experience a winning combination. Having experienced leaders instills confidence in investors and markets, who view it as an indicator of stability and potential...

Global CEO and CXO searches by Indian companies and MNCs focus on specialist roles in high-tech sectors like automotive and pharmaceuticals, emphasizing expertise in data centers, cloud computing, and EV technologies. Returning Indians are sought fo...

Leading NBFCs are attracting top CEO and CXO talent from major Indian banks like ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank. Recent moves include executives joining Poonawala Fincorp and L&T Finance, reflecting the sector's rapid growth.

Returning to the workforce after a career break can be challenging, but with adequate planning and effective strategies, individuals can navigate through the obstacles. Organizations have implemented return-to-work initiatives for women employees, a...

CXOs from the industrial and manufacturing sector dominate the million-dollar compensation club, followed by financial services, automotive, and pharma sectors. Talent gaps, compensation structures, and the distribution of large companies impact hig...

Often roles become redundant as an outcome of consolidation, mergers, restructuring of businesses, regulatory hurdles or funding delays, and top executives who lost jobs due to industry dynamics and uncertainties form a critical talent pool for othe...

The Central Board of Indirect tax and Customs is considering a directive to address concerns raised by multinational companies during tax investigations conducted by DGGI officials. The directive aims to improve ease of doing business and has receiv...

Prominent leaders such as Naushad Forbes, Saugata Gupta, Bharat Puri, Pankaj Arora, and Shailesh Haribhakti stress the significance of empathy in leadership. Companies recognize the need for employee engagement and value leaders who demonstrate both...

The surge in travel post-pandemic has led to a rise in travel employment, with a 37% increase in travel sales and a 179% increase in outbound tourism from India. This has resulted in a demand for senior leadership roles in the travel sector, particu...

In FY22, India Inc's million-dollar club had expanded by 37% compared to a decrease of 17% in the pandemic-hit FY21. The total compensation of C-suite executives went up 7.56% to ₹4,256 crore, from ₹3,957 crore in FY22. Here, too, professional CXOs ...

Large Indian companies and multinationals are actively seeking senior women professionals for top management roles, driven by a focus on ESG standards and the desire to improve diversity at the CXO level. Investors are also increasingly interested i...

Last year saw a record departure of 179 managing directors and CEOs from NSE-listed companies against 167 in 2022, as per Primeinfobase data. The search for replacements is also overshadowed by concerns about selected candidates rejecting appointmen...

Hiring action is mostly concentrated at the senior levels due to increased confidence in the economy, said experts. The entry and middle levels are not seeing much action due to the aftereffects of over-hiring in 2021 that are still being felt, they...

Many seasoned pros are dropping off at the fag end of the notice period even after accepting an offer, said at least half a dozen leadership search companies. This is leaving companies, leadership consultants and even boards in a quandary as the tim...

A toolkit to bind the CXOs may include measures like longer tenure employment contracts (five years versus three years) and longer notice periods (six to nine months) as compared with three months earlier, according to the CXO search consultants.

Amidst a transformative phase, auto companies, both traditional and EV-focused, are competing for senior-level executives. Nearly two-thirds of recent talent moves are within the industry, with EV firms drawing a significant share, reflecting the se...

The role of CXOs (Chief Executive Officers, Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers, etc.) has evolved significantly in recent years. They have transitioned from traditional managers to visionary leaders, embracing digital transformati...

This comes at a time when the Indian startup ecosystem has been mired in a spate of financial mismanagement, flurry of layoffs and reports of non-compliance with regulations.