Build a High-Impact Leadership Team
Elite CXO & Executive Search Solutions
In today's rapidly changing business environment, exceptional leadership is not just important—it's essential. At Mahasurya, we specialize in Executive Search for C-suite and senior leadership roles, connecting you with transformative leaders who redefine success.
Our approach goes beyond resumes and titles. We identify visionaries who align with your long-term strategy, embrace your organizational culture, and have the foresight to navigate your industry's evolving challenges. Every search is handled with confidentiality, precision, and decades of experience.
150+
C-Suite Placements
98%
Executive Retention Rate
60 Days
Average Time-to-Hire
₹50L-5Cr
CXO Salary Range
CXO & Leadership Roles We Excel At
Strategic executive placements across all C-suite functions with proven track record
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Visionary leaders who set strategic direction, drive organizational transformation, and deliver exceptional stakeholder value
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Operational excellence leaders who optimize processes, scale operations, and ensure seamless execution of business strategy
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Financial strategists who manage capital allocation, drive profitability, ensure compliance, and lead funding initiatives
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Tech visionaries who architect digital transformation, lead innovation, build scalable systems, and drive competitive advantage
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
People strategists who build high-performance cultures, design talent systems, and align HR with business objectives
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Brand architects who craft go-to-market strategies, drive customer acquisition, and build sustainable competitive positioning
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Strategic thinkers who identify growth opportunities, lead M&A initiatives, and shape long-term organizational direction
Chief Product Officer (CPO)
Product visionaries who define roadmaps, drive innovation cycles, and deliver customer-centric solutions at scale
Chief Growth Officer (CGO)
Revenue drivers who accelerate business expansion, optimize sales funnels, and unlock new market opportunities
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Digital transformation leaders who modernize business models, implement emerging technologies, and drive organizational agility
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Security architects who protect digital assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and build resilient cybersecurity frameworks
Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
Regulatory experts who navigate complex compliance landscapes, mitigate risks, and uphold corporate governance standards
The Executive Search Challenge
Why finding the right CXO is one of the most critical and difficult hiring decisions
Challenge: Limited Talent Pool
Only 2-3% of professionals reach C-suite levels. Finding executives with the right blend of industry expertise, leadership track record, and cultural fit is extremely rare.
✅ Our Solution
We maintain an exclusive network of 5,000+ senior executives across industries. Our proprietary database includes passive candidates not actively looking but open to the right opportunity. We don't just search—we cultivate relationships years before positions open.
Challenge: Confidentiality Requirements
Executive searches often involve replacing current leadership, board transitions, or strategic pivots. Any leak can destabilize organizations, spook investors, or alert competitors.
✅ Our Solution
We operate under strict NDAs with military-grade confidentiality protocols. Our team uses anonymous outreach strategies, secure communication channels, and staged disclosure processes. Candidates don't learn company identity until mutual interest is confirmed.
Challenge: Passive Candidate Targeting
The best executives aren't on job boards. They're thriving in current roles, approached constantly by competitors, and highly selective about opportunities worth their consideration.
✅ Our Solution
Our senior consultants are former executives themselves—they speak the language of leadership. We craft compelling opportunity narratives that resonate with ambitious leaders. Through executive coaching-style conversations, we uncover career aspirations and match them with your vision.
Challenge: Cultural & Strategic Fit
A brilliant CEO in a startup might fail in a traditional corporate environment. Technical CTO expertise doesn't guarantee team-building ability. Wrong cultural fit leads to 40% of executive failures within 18 months.
✅ Our Solution
We conduct deep organizational diagnostics before searching—analyzing leadership style, decision-making pace, risk appetite, and team dynamics. Our assessment process includes psychometric testing, 360-degree referencing, and scenario-based evaluations to predict cultural synergy.
Challenge: Compensation Negotiation
Executive compensation is complex—base salary, ESOPs, bonuses, golden parachutes, relocation, board seats. Misaligned expectations can collapse deals at the final stage after months of search.
✅ Our Solution
We benchmark compensation against 200+ data points from similar roles, company stages, and geographies. Our consultants act as neutral negotiators, structuring creative packages that satisfy both parties—deferred compensation, performance bonuses, and equity structures aligned with long-term value.
Challenge: Extended Time-to-Hire
Executive searches typically take 4-9 months—notice periods are 3-6 months, decision committees are large, and due diligence is extensive. Meanwhile, your organization operates without critical leadership.
✅ Our Solution
We accelerate timelines through parallel processing—pre-qualifying candidates while finalizing job specs, running background checks during interviews, and negotiating terms before offers. Our average CXO placement completes in 60 days with interim leadership consulting available during transitions.
Challenge: Assessment Accuracy
Resumes lie. References are curated. Past success doesn't predict future performance. Hiring the wrong CXO costs companies ₹5-10 crores in severance, lost productivity, and strategic setbacks.
✅ Our Solution
Our 7-layer assessment process includes competency mapping, leadership simulations, independent back-channel referencing (not provided by candidate), financial verification, and even social media sentiment analysis. We validate every claim with evidence and present you with risk-scored profiles.
Challenge: Geographic & Relocation Issues
India's best CTO might be in Bangalore while your manufacturing HQ is in Pune. International executives face visa complications. Dual-career families complicate relocation. Remote leadership has limitations.
✅ Our Solution
We offer comprehensive relocation support—spouse career assistance, school admissions, housing search, and cultural integration coaching. For global searches, we navigate work permits, tax implications, and visa processing. Hybrid work models with strategic in-person presence are designed case-by-case.
Our Executive Search Methodology
A rigorous 8-stage process ensuring precision, confidentiality, and exceptional outcomes
Stage 1: Strategic Discovery
We begin with immersive sessions with your board, existing leadership team, and key stakeholders. We analyze organizational strategy, competitive positioning, growth trajectory, and cultural DNA. This 360° understanding informs our entire search strategy.
Stage 2: Market Intelligence & Talent Mapping
Our research team creates a comprehensive talent landscape—identifying who holds similar roles across competitors, adjacent industries, and emerging sectors. We map career trajectories, compensation benchmarks, and succession probabilities to build a target list of 40-50 ideal candidates.
Stage 3: Confidential Outreach & Attraction
Senior consultants personally reach out to target executives through trusted networks. Conversations are exploratory, non-committal, and focused on career aspirations rather than immediate job offers. We assess openness, timing, and motivational fit before revealing client identity.
Stage 4: Multi-Dimensional Assessment
Shortlisted candidates undergo comprehensive evaluation—technical competency tests, leadership simulation exercises, psychometric assessments, and case-study presentations. We evaluate strategic thinking, decision-making under pressure, team-building philosophy, and crisis management capabilities.
Stage 5: Deep Due Diligence
We conduct extensive background verification—employment history validation, financial background checks, legal/criminal record searches, independent reference calls (beyond candidate-provided contacts), media sentiment analysis, and social media due diligence. Every red flag is investigated and disclosed.
Stage 6: Client Interview Facilitation
We present 3-4 exceptional finalists with detailed assessment reports, risk profiles, and compensation expectations. We coach both sides for productive interviews, facilitate meetings, gather structured feedback, and guide decision-making processes. Interview formats are customized—panel discussions, one-on-ones, or informal dinners.
Stage 7: Offer Negotiation & Closing
As neutral advisors, we craft compensation packages that balance candidate expectations with your budget constraints. We structure creative deals—equity vesting schedules, sign-on bonuses, performance incentives, and retention clauses. We also manage counter-offer situations and facilitate smooth exits from current roles.
Stage 8: Onboarding & Integration Support
Our engagement doesn't end at offer acceptance. We provide executive onboarding support—stakeholder mapping, 100-day plans, executive coaching, and regular check-ins at 30, 60, 90, and 180 days. We mediate early friction points and ensure successful integration. Our guarantee covers 12 months with free replacement if needed.
🛡️ Our Executive Placement Guarantee
We stand behind every placement with a comprehensive 12-month replacement guarantee. If an executive doesn't meet performance expectations or leaves within the first year, we'll restart the search at zero additional cost. This is backed by our 98% retention rate—among the highest in the executive search industry.
The Mahasurya Executive Search Advantage
Why India's leading organizations trust us with their most critical leadership hires
Industry Specialization
Our consultants aren't generalist recruiters—they're former industry executives with 15-25 years of domain experience. They understand your business challenges because they've lived them.
Pan-India & Global Reach
With networks spanning 200+ cities across India and partnerships in 30+ countries, we source talent globally while understanding local market nuances.
Data-Driven Approach
Our proprietary executive intelligence platform tracks 50,000+ senior leaders, predicting career moves, compensation trends, and succession patterns with 85% accuracy.
Speed Without Compromise
While maintaining rigorous quality standards, our streamlined process delivers exceptional CXO candidates in 60 days—50% faster than industry average.
Board-Level Relationships
Our founders serve on advisory boards of multiple organizations, providing unparalleled access to decision-makers and C-suite networks that passive recruiting can't reach.
Boutique Service Model
We limit our active searches to ensure senior partner involvement in every engagement. You're never handed off to junior associates—founders lead every executive search personally.
Let's Build Your Leadership Team Together
The right leader doesn't just guide your company—they shape its future
Schedule a confidential consultation with our executive search specialists. Share your leadership challenges, and we'll design a bespoke search strategy tailored to your organization's unique needs.
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