Executive Search
Confidential. Research-Led. Outcome-Guaranteed.
Finding the right CXO or senior leader is one of the most consequential decisions a business makes. StartgroHR's executive search practice combines deep industry networks, rigorous research methodology, and a confidential process to deliver leaders who transform organisations.
Scope of Services
CXO & C-Suite Search
CEO, CFO, COO, CHRO, CTO, CMO — confidential, research-led search for the most critical roles in your organisation.
VP & Director Level
Senior functional leadership across HR, Finance, Sales, Operations, Technology, and Marketing — roles that drive business units.
Board Advisory Roles
Independent directors, advisory board members, and non-executive directors with the governance experience your board needs.
Succession Planning Support
Identify and develop internal successors for critical roles, with external benchmarking to validate internal talent against market.
Interim Leadership
Rapid placement of experienced interim executives to bridge leadership gaps during transitions, restructuring, or sudden departures.
Diversity Leadership Search
Targeted search for senior women leaders, diverse executives, and returnee talent to strengthen leadership diversity at the top.
Engagement Models
Retained Search
Full research-led engagement with dedicated search team. Three-milestone structure with shortlist guarantee. Standard for CXO mandates.
Exclusive Contingency
For VP/Director roles where speed matters. Exclusive 30-day window with a committed shortlist within 10 business days.
Interim Placement
Rapid deployment of vetted interim executives within 5–7 business days. Day-rate or monthly engagement.
What Sets Us Apart
StartgroHR brings together senior HR practitioners, legal specialists, and technology experts — all working as one integrated team for your organisation.
Ex-CHRO Led Search
Our executive search mandates are led by former CHROs who understand what great leadership looks like from the inside.
Warm Networks, Not Cold Calls
We access passive candidates through genuine relationships built over decades — not LinkedIn InMails to people who aren't looking.
Cultural Fit Assessment
Beyond competency, we assess leadership style, values alignment, and cultural fit — because the wrong leader at the top costs more than the search.
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