Those Who Help Find the North Star

Chieftain is led by practitioners who have spent decades inside boardrooms, enterprises, and leadership transitions — advising decisions where outcomes matter far beyond appointments.

Our partners bring complementary perspectives across search, advisory, organization design, and governance — united by one belief: leadership choices require orientation, not acceleration.

Pankaj Minglani

Pankaj Minglani

Finder & Director | Chieftain Search & Advisory

Advisory Identity

A seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in leadership hiring’s across industries.

North Star Contribution

Pankaj brings a deep consulting expertise — enabling him to assess leadership not only for capability, but for enterprise fit, cultural coherence, and long-term impact.

Quiet Credentials

  • Former CHRO | Enterprise leadership roles
  • XLRI alumnus
  • Specialist in leadership succession & governance advisory
  • Trusted advisor to boards, founders, and investors
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Mridul Srivastsva

Mridul Srivastsva

Co-Finder & Principal Consultant | Chieftain Search & Advisory Advisory Identity

Advisory Identity

Leadership advisor and former CHRO with deep expertise in organization design, succession, and governance.

North Star Contribution

Mridul has spent over two decades shaping leadership capital within India’s leading enterprises. His advisory strength lies in helping boards and founders design leadership systems that scale — aligning structure, talent, and decision-making with long-term enterprise vision.

Quiet Credentials

  • 25+ years in consulting
  • Led complex leadership mandates for MNCs and large Indian enterprises
  • Member, TIE & NHRDN
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