A Legacy of Placing Extraordinary Leaders
Since our founding, Gladwin International has been the trusted partner for organisations that demand the very best in executive leadership.
Built on a Simple Belief
Gladwin International Leadership Advisors was founded in 2010 on a conviction that most executive search firms are too transactional. They fill vacancies. We build leadership legacies.
Our founders — a group of senior industry practitioners and experienced search professionals — set out to create a firm that truly understood business, deeply respected candidates, and held itself accountable for outcomes long after the placement was made.
Over 14 years and 500+ senior placements later, that philosophy has produced India's most respected executive search and leadership advisory practice, with a track record across 20 industries and 12 countries.
Today, Gladwin International is the partner of choice for India's leading corporations, high-growth technology companies, PE-backed businesses, and the world's most admired multinationals operating in India and Southeast Asia.
Founded in Bangalore with a focus on CEO and CFO practice for Indian conglomerates and PE-backed businesses.
Expanded to Delhi and Chennai; launched CHRO and Technology leadership practices.
Reached 100th senior placement milestone; introduced 12-Month Candidate Guarantee — an industry first.
Launched PE & VC portfolio practice; became exclusive search partner for multiple Tier 1 PE funds.
Introduced Guaranteed Placement commitment and startup-friendly pricing tiers; GCC leadership practice launched.
Surpassed 500 senior placements; 20 industry practices and 16 functional specialisations fully operational.
To identify and place leaders who create lasting value.
We believe exceptional leadership is the single greatest determinant of organisational success. Our mission is to help the world's most ambitious organisations identify and attract the leaders who will shape their futures.
To be Asia's most trusted executive search firm.
We aspire to be recognised as the most trusted, most respected, and most effective executive search firm in Asia — measured not by revenue, but by the quality of leaders we place and the lasting impact they create.
What We Stand For
Integrity
We operate with absolute transparency and honesty — with clients, candidates, and each other. Our off-limits policy and conflict-of-interest protocols are rigorously maintained.
Excellence
We are not satisfied with finding a good candidate. We persist until we identify the exceptional one — the leader who will genuinely transform your organisation.
Partnership
We measure our success by your outcomes, not our fee. This means we are genuinely invested in every search, every placement, and every leader we recommend.
Diversity & Inclusion
We actively champion diverse shortlists and work with our clients to build leadership teams that reflect the full spectrum of human talent and perspective.
Research-Led. Relationship-Driven.
We combine the rigour of a management consulting firm with the network of a seasoned headhunter. Every search begins with deep discovery — understanding not just the role, but the organisation's strategy, culture, and the precise leadership attributes required for success.