Accrete Executive Search Part of Global Network - Talentor International

What Accrete Executive Search Part of Global Network - Talentor International does

Accrete Executive Search is a boutique retained executive search firm headquartered in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2013 by Jayaprakash GC. It operates as a partner firm within the Talentor International global network, giving it international mandate reach while remaining a small, India-rooted practice with a total headcount of 8 (including 3 core consultants) — Jayaprakash GC (30+ years experience), Arsheya Dutta (Principal Consultant, 3 decades), and Bhavya KM (15+ years).

The firm delivers three primary service lines: Retained Executive Search across C-suite and senior leadership mandates, a dedicated Gender Diversity Search practice, and a Market Intelligence service. It serves MNCs, Indian corporates, and startups across six verticals — Technology; Industrial, Infrastructure & Energy; Consumer & Retail; Pharma & Lifesciences; Real Estate; and Education — making it cross-sector within the Indian executive search market.

Its business model is relationship-led, fee-based retained search: clients engage Accrete on a retained basis for senior leadership mandates, with cross-border capability accessed through the Talentor International member-firm network rather than through directly hired international delivery teams. Brand positioning has been reinforced through independent recognition (Silicon India, 2021) and through partnerships such as its role as a partner for the ET Prime Women Leadership Awards 2023.

Name

Accrete Executive Search Part of Global Network - Talentor International

Legal name

Accrete Executive Search Private Limited

Website

https://accretesearch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Accrete is a Bengaluru-based boutique retained executive search firm, founded in 2013 as part of the Talentor International network, serving MNCs, Indian corporates, and startups across six verticals including Technology, Industrial, Consumer, Pharma, Real Estate, and Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search Services

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

C-Suite & Board Search (BPACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technology & Product Leadership Search (CIO/CTO/CDO/CPO) (BPACAAAC), Industrial & Engineering Leadership Search (BPACAAAD), Consumer & Retail Leadership Search (BPACAAAG), Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Executive Search (BPACAAAL)

Keywords

• Retained executive search
• Leadership hiring services
• Gender diversity search
• Market intelligence research
• C-suite recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Retained Executive Search Services: Boutique retained executive search firm specializing in leadership hiring. Revenue generated through retained search fees for placing executives in senior leadership positions across industry sectors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Accrete Executive Search is a boutique retained executive search firm that identifies, assesses, and places senior leadership talent for MNCs and Indian corporates across functions and industry practices. The firm delivers three integrated service lines: Retained Executive Search for mission-critical leadership roles, Gender Diversity Search for placing women leaders, and Market Intelligence Service providing talent mapping and due diligence. Engagements are executed through deep client partnering with CHRO and CEO-level stakeholders.

Product overview

Accrete Executive Search is a boutique retained executive search firm offering three interconnected service lines: Retained Executive Search for leadership hiring, Gender Diversity Search for appointing women leaders, and Market Intelligence Service for market mapping and talent due diligence. The three services work together to provide comprehensive talent advisory, with market intelligence supporting the core search engagements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Retained Executive Search A retained executive search service focused on identifying and placing senior leadership talent for mission-critical roles across industries and functions, delivered through deep client partnering and upfront assessment.
• Gender Diversity Search Specialized executive search service focused on identifying and placing women leaders in senior and board-level positions across organizations, led by the Founder Director.
• Market Intelligence Service Research and market intelligence service providing market mapping and due diligence on leadership talent pools across geographies and industry sectors, supporting search engagements and standalone client research needs.

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Talentor InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccrete Executive Search is part of Talentor International global network. This alliance provides international executive search capabilities and cross-border talent solutions. Featured on Talentor website as Talentor India partner.
• Stanton Chase India (former)minorOthersFounder Jayaprakash was previously a start-up leader for Stanton Chase India franchisee operations and pioneered the technology practice. Was APAC Technology Practice Leader. This was a past affiliation prior to co-founding Accrete.
• RGF Executive Search India (former)minorOthersFollowing acquisition of Stanton Chase India franchisee by RGF (part of Recruit Holding Co. Ltd), founder Jayaprakash was on the Board of RGF Executive Search India. This was a past affiliation prior to co-founding Accrete.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ABC Consultants: One of India's earliest and largest executive search firms, where Accrete's founder Jayaprakash and Arsheya Dutta previously worked. Competes for mid-to-senior leadership mandates across Indian corporates and MNCs.
• BTI Consultants: India-based executive search firm where Arsheya Dutta previously worked. Competes in the same retained search space across industrial, consumer, and professional services verticals in India.
• Stanton Chase: Global retained executive search firm where founder Jayaprakash previously led the APAC Technology Practice. Closely comparable in boutique-style partner-led model and sector coverage, and a former affiliate of Accrete's founder.
• RGF Executive Search: Executive search arm of Recruit Holdings with India operations where Accrete's founder previously served on the board. Competes directly in India leadership hiring with a larger team and global brand.

Broad incumbents

• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with established India operations. Directly competes for board and CEO-level searches with MNCs and large Indian corporates served by Accrete.
• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search firm with strong India practice serving multinationals and Indian conglomerates. Competes with Accrete on CXO and board-level appointments across sectors.
• Korn Ferry: Global leadership advisory and executive search powerhouse offering both retained search and broader talent consulting. Overlaps with Accrete on C-suite mandates across verticals and offers scale Accrete cannot match.
• Heidrick & Struggles: One of the largest global retained executive search firms with a strong presence in India. Competes with Accrete for senior leadership and board mandates, especially with MNCs operating in India.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Global executive search firm with established India presence focused on C-suite, board, and functional leadership appointments. Directly comparable in retained search methodology and target client profile.

Others

• Talentor International: Global executive search alliance of which Accrete is the India partner. Network peers are international boutique search firms operating under the Talentor brand — they are not direct competitors but channel partners for cross-border mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/accreteexecutivesearch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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