Position: Senior Partner
Location: Mumbai, India
Salary: Confidential
Assignment timescale: 18 weeks
Challenge:
A leading global management consultancy was eager to grow its presence in the Indian market, specifically by bringing in top-level strategy expertise at the senior partner level. Their goal was to strengthen their offering in performance improvement and supply chain transformation, crucial areas for their expansion in India.
Solution:
With over 21 years of experience and an established network of high-calibre partner-level talent in India, we quickly identified the right candidate from our personal connections. This individual had an exceptional track record in driving EBITDA improvements, supply chain optimisation, and digital transformation across multiple sectors. Their experience also included developing strategies in Zero-Based Transformation and Cost & Productivity Re-Invention—skills critical to the client’s needs.
Although regularly approached by competitors, the candidate trusted our deep understanding of both their ambitions and the client’s vision. This trust, alongside our discreet management of the process, led the candidate to pursue the role. Their first informal conversation was directly with the firm’s CEO in India, marking the start of a promising dialogue.
We supported the candidate throughout the interview process, ensuring they were aligned with the client’s objectives and prepared to engage meaningfully at each stage.
Results:
The placement was a success. The new senior partner is now playing a pivotal role in the consultancy’s Indian growth strategy, helping them deliver significant improvements in performance and supply chain operations. This strategic hire strengthens the firm’s position in the Indian market, contributing to their ongoing expansion and success in a key region.
How can we help?
Position: Senior Partner
Expertise: Management Consultancies
Geographies: Global
Rakesh founded Consulting Point in 2003 and has led the company’s quest to find and attract the best management consulting talent in the world.
His prior experience in Management Consultancy with PwC & KPMG Consulting combined with over 21 years of search has proved a potent combination and as a result he is now retained by some of the biggest and brightest names in management consultancy to assist with their talent attraction.
Rakesh has been recognised with numerous awards, including being named as the Best Management Consultant Recruiter of the Year for 6 consecutive years by Top Consultant.
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