Sanjay Ahuja

Evaluator
DISC Type : Csd

Partner - Industrial Practice at CxSearch Global Partners

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Sanjay Ahuja is a Partner at CxSearch Global Partners, focusing on executive search for the industrial sector. A seasoned HR leader with a background as CHRO at firms like TVS and LMW, he specializes in talent management and business transformation. He is an alumnus of the Indian School of Business and is described by colleagues as calm, meticulous, and knowledgeable.

He appears to have a keen interest in leveraging storytelling and mythology to convey complex leadership principles, as seen in his public posts where he draws parallels between ancient epics and modern corporate challenges. This suggests a creative and deeply reflective approach to professional development.

Unique fact: He is the recipient of a "Best HR Person of the year" award for individual performance.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Leadership Hiring
His current role is Partner for the Industrial Practice at an executive search firm, specializing in C-suite and senior leadership hiring.
Manufacturing Growth
He recently posted about India's rise as a manufacturing capital and believes leadership is the key differentiator for success in the sector.
Organizational Transformation
A consistent theme in his past roles, where he led initiatives in organization redesign, culture change, and achieving high-performance.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2025
Partner - Industrial Practice at CxSearch Global Partners
10-2025
Partner at Alliance of Executive Search Advisors
1-2025 - 9-2025
Group Chief Human Resources Officer at STEER World
5-2021 - 11-2024
Head - HR at Lakshmi Machine Works Limited - LMW
5-2011 - 4-2021
Head - Talent Management & Organization Development at TVS Motor Company

Education

1-2023 - 9-2023
General Management Program from Indian School of Business
2002 - 2004
UBS Chandigarh from Panjab University

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Exp : 14 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : N/A Designation : Partner - Industrial Practice at CxSearch Global Partners
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Insights For Selling To Sanjay

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum

DONT's

  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sanjay is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sanjay

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sanjay move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Sanjay take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Sanjay

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