Among India's foremost leadership advisory firms, shaping the next generation of C-Suite careers.
The Apex Council partners with visionary CEOs and Boards to build leadership that drives transformation. We combine confidential executive search, succession planning, and competitor intelligence to shape the future of your organization.
Our Search Solutions
Global Search Mandates
Access a curated portfolio of retained, non-public executive mandates across the globe for Fortune 500s and Unicorns.
The Apex 500 Syndicate
The Apex 500 Syndicate is India’s most discreet leadership order — reserved for the top 1% executives.
A discreet chamber designed for strategic dialogue, secure intelligence and opportunity sharing, leadership collaboration, bespoke deal rooms, and high-level access to global CXOs.
- ✓ Instant access to passive, vetted C-Suite talent.
- ✓ Validated references and leadership track records.
- ✓ 40% faster closing time for critical mandates.
Industry Practices
Technology, Digital & AI
Private Equity & VC
Industrial & Manufacturing
Banking & Fintech (BFSI)
Consumer & Retail
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Energy & Sustainability
Infrastructure & Real Estate
Automotive & Mobility
Media & Entertainment
Functional Specializations
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) →
- Board Director (NED) →
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO) →
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO) →
- Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) →
- Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) →
- Chief Operations Officer (COO) →
- General Counsel (Legal) →
- Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) →
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) →
Meet Our Executive Search Advisory Leaders
Our executive search consulting team helps boards and enterprises seize the opportunity in the emerging digital world.
Anandh Shanmugaraj
FOUNDER CEO, TECHNOLOGIST & PRINCIPAL PARTNER
Global Retained Search • Discrete Competitor Analysis • Deal Maker • Board Advisor
Manogna Soudhini Gonchikar
FOUNDER COO, MANAGING DIRECTOR & PARTNER
Discrete Executive Search Ops • Competitor Analysis • Talent Mapping Expert • Compensation Benchmarking Ops
The Apex Advantage
Replacement Guarantee
We share the risk. If our placement leaves within 18 months, we replace them for free.
The Apex Syndicate
Instant access to a curated network of the top 500 technology and business leaders.
Discrete Search
Zero market noise. We identify and approach talent without ever listing a job ad.