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Global executive search firms turn to India as AI and IPO hiring accelerates fast
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Published on 24 April 2026
Firms say senior hiring demand is rising across industries
Heidrick & Struggles, Korn Ferry, DHR Global and Sheffield Haworth report surging demand for leadership advisory and senior talent in India. The shift is being fueled by AI-driven transformation, fresh IPO activity and broad growth across sectors, prompting these firms to treat India as a key leadership hub for executive searches and boardroom-level hiring.
- Major search firms report rising demand for leadership advisory in India
- AI transformation and IPO activity are boosting senior hiring needs
- Multiple firms cite cross-industry growth for executive recruitment
- India is increasingly positioned as an executive talent hub
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