About Us
About Us
Talent. Precision. Velocity.
Smart Executive Research is an AI-powered leadership hiring partner, redefining how organizations connect with transformative talent. With a sharp focus on precision, speed, and impact, we blend human expertise with cutting-edge intelligence to deliver exceptional executive search outcomes—globally.
We believe that the initial approach to recruitment is everything. When led with research and executed with precision, it directly determines the success and timeliness of your hire. Our team works as an extension of yours—scaling your leadership pipelines, building curated longlists, engaging with top-tier talent, and delivering results faster, sharper, and more effectively than traditional search models.
From research-only mandates to outreach-based sourcing, and market intelligence to organizational mapping, we provide end-to-end solutions across industries and functions—Information Technology, BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Consulting, Startups, and more.
Whether you're hiring for Fortune 500 giants or remote high-growth ventures, our fixed-fee model allows you to scale limitlessly without compromising quality. No surprises. Just high-impact results.
Empowering organizations. Elevating the world.
Our Mission
Uniting Global Opportunities and Talent with Unrivaled Precision, Velocity, and Impact.
At Smart Executive Research, our mission is to accelerate leadership hiring by seamlessly connecting organizations with precisely curated talent at an unrivaled pace. We are dedicated to bridging the gap between visionary companies and transformative leaders across industries and geographies, ensuring the right opportunity reaches the right talent with exceptional accuracy and speed. Through strategic insight, bespoke search methodologies, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we serve a global clientele across diverse sectors — empowering businesses to scale faster, lead stronger, and achieve lasting impact.
Our Vision
Empowering organizations. Elevating the world.
At Smart Executive Research, we envision a world where every organization, across every industry and nation, is led by visionary leaders who drive sustainable success, innovation, and positive change. Our commitment is to reshape the landscape of executive hiring — making it faster, sharper, and profoundly impactful — so that companies can unlock their full potential and society can benefit from stronger, more enlightened leadership. By curating and connecting exceptional talent globally, we aim to catalyze growth, spark transformation, and contribute to building a smarter, more resilient world.
Our Team
Meet the People Behind Smart Executive Research
Salil Mandlik
Founder & CEO
Shilpa Mandlik
Chief Technology Officer
Megha
Business Head