Executive Search

Tech Leadership Hiring — CTOs, VPs & Heads of AI

Confidential, precision-led executive search for technology leadership roles. We place CTOs, VP Engineering, Head of Product, and AI leadership for scale-ups, Series B+ companies, and enterprises across India.

CTO & Co-founder searches
VP & Director Engineering
Head of AI / Data Science
100% confidential process
Board-ready candidate briefs
90-day guarantee

80+

Executive placements

14d

Avg. leadership hire time

100%

Confidential process

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Confidential enquiries welcome — we respond within 4 hours.

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Executive Search Done Right

Leadership hiring demands a different approach — discretion, deep network access, and precise culture alignment.

Fully Confidential Process

Every engagement is handled with board-level discretion. Candidate identities and your search mandate are never disclosed without explicit consent.

Deep Senior Network

We maintain direct relationships with 2,000+ senior tech leaders across India — most of whom are passive candidates not on any job board.

Board-Ready Candidate Briefs

Each candidate is presented with a detailed 10-page brief: leadership philosophy, past impact metrics, references, and strategic fit analysis.

Strategic Role Definition

We help you craft the right mandate before searching — wrong role definition is the #1 cause of executive hiring failure.

Executive Compensation Advisory

Market benchmarking for CXO comp, ESOP design, and negotiation support to close your preferred candidate successfully.

90-Day Guarantee

Leadership mis-hires are costly. Our 90-day replacement guarantee gives you the confidence to make the offer.

Our Executive Search Methodology

A rigorous, research-led process that surfaces leaders who can't be found on LinkedIn.

Mandate Definition

CEO/Board briefing to define the role, outcomes, and leadership DNA required.

Landscape Mapping

Systematic mapping of 100+ candidates across target companies and sectors.

Confidential Outreach

Discreet, personalised engagement with passive candidates on your behalf.

Deep Assessment

Leadership case studies, reference checks, and cultural alignment evaluations.

Present & Close

Board-ready briefs, interview facilitation, and offer negotiation to completion.

Who Engages Us for Leadership Searches

Series B–D Companies

Scaling from engineering manager to VP and CTO as you cross 100 engineers.

Enterprises Digitising

Hiring a CTO or Head of Digital to drive modernisation from legacy systems.

AI-First Companies

Finding rare Head of AI / Chief AI Officer candidates with both research and product depth.

Global MNCs – India

Setting up India engineering centres and needing a VP to lead from day one.

PE / VC Portfolio

Post-acquisition CTO replacements and leadership upgrades at portfolio companies.

Pre-IPO Companies

Board-ready tech leadership to pass investor diligence and public market scrutiny.

★★★★★

"We'd tried two global executive search firms and been disappointed. HireCode found us a VP Engineering who'd scaled two unicorns before — within 14 days. The calibre of candidates they brought was better than firms that charged 3x the fee."

Deepak GuptaCEO, Series C SaaS Platform — Bengaluru

Executive Search FAQs

How long does an executive search typically take?

For VP and Director-level roles, our average is 14–21 days. For CTO and C-suite searches requiring broader market mapping, we target 3–5 weeks. Complex searches with highly specific mandates may take up to 6–8 weeks.

How do you guarantee confidentiality?

We operate under NDAs by default. Your company identity and search mandate are never shared with any candidate or third party without your explicit written approval. Candidate names are also kept confidential until mutual interest is confirmed.

Can you handle a replacement CTO while the current one is still in seat?

Yes. Succession searches and confidential replacements are our speciality. We conduct the entire search without any disclosure until you are ready to move.

Do you assess leadership beyond technical skills?

Absolutely. Our executive assessments cover strategic thinking, board communication, team-building track record, crisis management, and specific outcomes achieved at previous companies — not just job titles held.

What is your fee for leadership searches?

Executive search fees are based on the total compensation package of the role. We provide a detailed engagement agreement before commencing. There is a small retained component for C-suite searches, with the remainder due on successful placement.

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