Chief Executive Officer – Executive Search Firm

Organization Overview

Corporate Access is a 14-year-old executive search firm with an established presence in talent advisory and leadership hiring. The firm is now looking to appoint a CEO to lead and scale its Pan-India operations under a revenue-share leadership model.

Role Objective

To drive end-to-end business growth, profitability, and market expansion across India, while strengthening client relationships, building high-performing teams, and positioning the firm as a leading executive search partner.

Key Responsibilities

Business Growth & Revenue Ownership

• Own and drive P&L and revenue targets across India.
• Expand client base and key accounts across industries.
• Identify and build new revenue streams and verticals.

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the India growth strategy aligned with long-term vision.
• Scale operations across multiple geographies and industry practices.
• Strengthen the firm’s market positioning and brand visibility.

Client & Market Development

• Build and maintain CXO-level relationships with clients.
• Drive large mandates and retained search assignments.
• Represent the firm in industry forums and leadership networks.

Team Building & Leadership

• Hire, mentor, and lead high-performing consulting teams.
• Establish a performance-driven, entrepreneurial culture.
• Drive productivity, retention, and capability building.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure delivery quality and turnaround for executive search mandates.
• Implement scalable processes and best-in-class recruitment practices.
• Monitor key metrics including conversion ratios, billing, and client satisfaction.

Candidate Profile

• 12-20+ years of experience in executive search, recruitment, or professional services.
• Proven track record of revenue generation and P&L ownership.
• Strong network with CXOs and senior decision-makers across industries.
• Demonstrated experience in building and scaling teams/business units.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to operate in a revenue-share model.

Compensation Structure

• Revenue Share Model (highly entrepreneurial): significant share of billings/revenue generated.
• Performance-linked upside with no fixed ceiling on earnings.
• Designed for leaders who can build, scale, and own the business outcomes.

Key Skills

• Business Development & Sales Leadership.
• Executive Search & Talent Advisory.
• P&L Management.
• Stakeholder & CXO Relationship Management.
• Strategic Planning & Execution.
• Team Leadership & Scaling Operations.

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