We are looking for a Practice Leader to drive and expand our Tech, Internet & Startup Practice . This is a senior leadership role for someone with a robust point of view on talent, deep relationships across the startup and venture capital world, and the ambition to build a best-in-class leadership advisory platform. You will lead client relationships, originate high-impact mandates, and be a trusted partner to founders, investors, and CXOs on leadership hiring and strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and scale the Tech & Startup Practice as a core growth engine for PSS.
- Drive new client acquisition across VC/PE-backed startups, digital-first businesses, and tech-driven companies.
- Act as a strategic advisor to founders, investors, and boards on leadership hiring, succession, and org build-out.
- Lead and oversee CXO-level search mandates across functions from founders office roles to business and functional heads.
- Engage deeply with the VC/PE ecosystem to support portfolio build-outs and leadership transitions.




- Mentor a high-performing team of consultants and researchers; grow internal capability alongside external business.
- Represent PSS at ecosystem events, panels, and thought leadership platforms .
- Stay sharp on sectoral shifts across SaaS, fintech, consumer tech, AI, deep tech, and others to proactively identify opportunities.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 10+ years of experience in executive search, VC/PE portfolio operations, talent advisory, or leadership roles in startups/tech.
- Deep understanding of startup journeys and the leadership challenges across various growth stages.
- Strong personal network across founders, CXOs, investors, and operators in India s startup and VC ecosystem.
- Proven experience in business development, client relationship management, and team leadership .
- Executive presence and ability to engage with top-tier stakeholders on strategic talent issues.
- Prior experience in retained search is a strong plus; open to high

📌 Practice Leader (Mumbai)
🏢 PSS Global
📍 Mumbai