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Women strive to break private equity glass ceiling

An article by Partner Sunit Mehra that highlights the challenges women face in breaking the private equity glass ceiling in India. Despite their growing presence, women remain underrepresented in senior roles and investment decision-making positions.

Jan 05, 2025

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Leveraging Digital Footprints for C-Suite Recruitment in India

Partner Nikita Garg emphasizes that analyzing digital footprints is transforming C-suite recruitment in India. She notes that organizations can now leverage data-driven insights from candidates’ online presence to assess leadership qualities, cultural fit, and decision-making…

Feb 05, 2025

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The Analyst Magazine

Partner Sonal Thakker, writing in The Global Analyst, emphasizes the critical role of Non-Executive Independent Directors (NEIDs) in navigating corporate governance during uncertain times. She underscores that NEIDs provide essential strategic oversight, ethical guidance, and long-term…

Apr 05, 2025

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Why the CHRO is Becoming the Backbone of India’s New-Age Infrastructure Revolution

Partner Nikita Garg, writing in CXO Today, highlights that CHROs have become essential to India’s infrastructure revolution. She talks about how they play a key role in aligning talent strategy with business goals and fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability to meet the sector’s dynamic challenges.

May 06, 2025

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Building a greener digital future: India’s path to sustainable data centres

Partner Nikita Garg, writing in Express Computer, highlights that as India’s digital infrastructure expands, sustainability must remain a core priority. She emphasizes the importance of adopting innovative cooling technologies and renewable energy to ensure that growth in the sector aligns with environmental responsibility.

Nov 12, 2024

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Job-hunting CXOs on the lookout for toxic work culture

Partner Sunit Mehra highlights that candidates are raising more and more questions about work culture, according to him, the shift reflects a growing desire among top talent to align with companies that offer not just strategic vision, but also emotional intelligence at the…

Oct 08, 2024

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Large private banks’ attrition rate falls in FY24

Partner Vikram Gupta highlights that the reduction in attrition rates among large private banks can be attributed to proactive measures taken by these institutions. He emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive work environment and enhancing employee engagement…

Sept 16, 2024

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Top essential skills for C-Suite leaders in 2024

Emphasis on strategic vision, technological proficiency and adaptability to navigate the evolving business landscape are some of the key skills essential for C – suite leaders in 2024. Leaders are also encouraged…

Apr 17, 2024

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The evolving data centre landscape in India: Navigating talent challenges and growth opportunities

The evolving data centre landscape in India focuses on talent challenges and growth opportunities. It highlights the rapid expansion of data centres driven by increasing digitalisation and cloud adoptions…

Feb 26, 2024

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Revolutionizing Executive Search: How AI is Shaping the Future of C-Suite Talent Acquisition

Partner Nikita Garg speaks with TheDailyPioneer about how AI is transforming C-suite recruitment. Nikita explains, “AI allows us to dedicate more time to what truly matters—thorough…

Sept 17, 2024

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Independent directors' pay more than doubles in 5 years

The remuneration for independent directors in India has more than doubled over the past five years. This increase reflects the growing recognition of their crucial role in corporate governance and compliance. Companies are offering higher pay to attract experienced…

Nov 18, 2023

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Quick service restaurants are fast expanding

Partner Nikita Garg shares valuable insights into the rapid expansion of quick service restaurants (QSRs). Nikita also highlights the importance of innovation in menu offerings and customer experience to attract a diverse clientele.

April 05, 2023

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UBS take over of Credit Suisse may impact less than 20% jobs in India

Partner Vikram Gupta notes that UBS’s acquisition of Credit Suisse is expected to affect fewer than 20 jobs in India. The merger is likely to have a minimal impact on the local workforce, with most job reductions occurring outside India.

Mar 25, 2023

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Those fired from Twitter won’t find it too hard to get jobs

Former Twitter employees, despite recent layoffs, are likely to find new job opportunities relatively easily. The tech industry’s high demand for skilled professionals and the strong reputations of those laid off should facilitate their transition.

Nov 8, 2022

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Why start-ups want to hire the proverbial grey-haired CEO

This Fortune India article featuring the insights of partner Arjun Erry explores why startups are increasingly hiring experienced, older CEOs. These seasoned leaders bring valuable expertise, stability, and a wealth…

Oct 29, 2021

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CROSS-BOARDER EXECUTIVE SEARCH

In the CT Executive Search Summer 2024 Newsletter, Sonal Thakker shares her insights on India’s executive search landscape. She examines how globalization, economic growth, and the rise of startups shape the talent market. Thakker highlights India’s unique….

Aug 21, 2024

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IPO rush amid market rally boosts demand for independent directors

The current IPO boom and market rally in India have increased the demand for independent directors. Companies seeking to go public are focusing on strengthening their boards with experienced independent directors to enhance governance and attract investors, reflecting….

Jul 2, 2024

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The Top Dog (Corporate Dossier - P.2 The Economic Times, Mumbai Edition, 22 Jun 07)

Though Hunt Partners has just celebrated three years of existence, Mahra has been in the search business for ten years of which six years were with Horton…

May 27, 2019

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Whoever Comes Along...

Retained search is different than any other type of ‘talent hunting’ in the market. If done properly and professionally, it is much more effective than any other mechanism to find ‘the right fit.’

May 26, 2019

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"What's on your plate?"

Over the last four months, Hunt Partners hosted several private luncheons with MD’s of the leading Venture Capital and Private Equity firms in India. The forum aptly called “What’s on your plate?” was Hunt Partner’s…

May 24, 2019

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"India Newsletter 2009 Vol. 1 Issue 1"

Welcome to the inaugural issue of the Hunt Partners e-newsletter.   We hope that you find this brief update to be informative and we look forward to your continued …

May 23, 2019

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The India Board Report 2009

Board Composition, Effectiveness and Best Practices …

May 22, 2019

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Recruiters: Never out of work-Mint, Jul 2008

For headhunters, the sun never sets. When the economy is on a roll and companies are on a hiring spree, they …

May 20, 2019

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Revival of job market opens up new job hotspots: Economic Times

Train of Talent: Employees with requisite talent are back in demand, thanks to the revival of the job market. Fresh investments in infrastructure and power …

May 19, 2019

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Venture capital firm's top deck grows younger elevating executives in their thirties to highest levels

MUMBAI: The best way to talk shop with tech entrepreneurs in their 20s probably is to be closer to their age. Promising young executives at …

May 18, 2019

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PE firms back with fresh hiring in India

Private equity firms in India have begun hiring mid-senior level executives as investment sentiments signal an upcoming surge in deal-making in …

May 17, 2019

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Fancy designations catch on as companies chase talent

Catching them young seems to be the mantra for Indian companies as they try out new ‘quirky’ designations to not just convey a work culture that is fun …

May 16, 2019

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Ways to asses a candidate for senior post has changed, says Hunt Partners

MUMBAI: Assessment tools used to measure the candidate’s fitment in the top brass of companies have gone through major change, according to search firm Hunt Partners …

May 15, 2019

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Talent churn keeps e-commerce biggies Flipkart, Zomato, Ola on their toes

NEW DELHI: The latest big problem staring at India’s top internet companies is attrition, especially in their senior ranks …

May 13, 2019

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Finance, technology startups wooing top talent from banking sector

MUMBAI: At the beginning of 2015, Abhinav Lunawat was heading national sales for ecommerce and corporate merchant acquisition at Axis Bank …

May 11, 2019

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Traditional headhunters virtually turn employees to retain clients

For most days of a week since July, a team of four executives from the Mumbai unit of a large global search firm heads out to a client company’s …

May 10, 2019

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Transforming leadership style in the changing business environment

Leaders strive to build great culture in their organizations as once they get that right, most things will happen …

May 9, 2019

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Festivals Galore, Companies Press the Pedal on Temporary Hiring

New Delhi: This festive season may spell good times for job-seekers since hiring is set to see a sharp 50 per cent jump as some 1 lakh temporary jobs …

May 8, 2019

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Exclusive: Hunt Partners backs yet-to-launch marketplace for consultants Feelance

Executive search firm Hunt Partners has invested an undisclosed amount in Feelance Consulting, a yet-to-launch online marketplace that would connect …

May 7, 2019

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Startup Yodas come to the fore

Given Arun Sarin’s global stature, one would’ve expected the former Vodafone chief executive to have his pick of Indian corporate boards to lend his presence to…

May 6, 2019

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