RAY & BERNDTSON

PERSONNEL SEARCH SERVICES -

RAY & BERNDTSON
37 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP IN EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Your Success is Our Success

2018
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ABOUT PSS

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OUR MISSION:

To Be Partners to our Clients and Provide them with

Talent that will Transform their Businesses.

SNAPSHOT OF PSS:

Personnel Search Services (“PSS”) is the 2nd largest domestic search firm in India today and top 5 overall.
We specialize in senior and leadership hiring across sectors and are motivated to add value to our client
partners through the people that we place. PSS is the pioneer of Executive Search in India. 37 years ago
(1981), we identified the need for high quality leadership in growing businesses and decided to address
this through a comprehensive search and consultative process.

10 years later, we joined forces with Ray & Berndtson (“R&B”)- the 6th largest Executive Search Firm in the
world. Through this partnership, we have successfully been able to cater to our Clients on a global level.

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THE PSS NETWORK IN NUMBERS
Over the years, PSS has built an unparalleled network of candidates
across various industries and functional areas.

OUR OFFICE LOCATIONS

MUMBAI | DELHI | BANGALORE | CHENNAI | HYDERABAD | SINGAPORE 4
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THE PSS GROUP
We cater to various levels of hiring through our brands. Moreover, we are not
just a recruitment partner, but an overall HR solutions provider.
EXECTUIVE

BRANDS
SEARCH

RAY & BERNDTSON

LOBO MANAGEMENT SERVICES
LOBO SELECTIONS SERVICES
Our global partner. Focused on international D-
Focused on recruitment in the Middle East.
Level and C-Level executives LSS specializes in mid level placements.
Provided over 5000 key individuals to c.400
organizations over the last 15 years.
SOLUTIONS
OTHER HR

LOBO STAFFING SOLUTIONS QUIKCHEX

Among the top 5 staffing companies in India. India’s fastest growing payroll and HR software
Focused on contract staffing ,mass recruitment (SaaS) company with over 250 clients in c.3
and payroll needs of clients years

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PSS-R&B DOMAIN EXPERTISE IN SEARCH
Our Industry and Functional Groups have enabled us to develop a specialized
resource base, a unique industry / functional network and a customized
approach to Executive Search.

BANKING AND FMCG, FMCD &

PHARMA AND
INDUSTRY GROUPS

FINANCIAL CONSUMER
CHEMICALS
SERVICES SERVICES

ENGINEERING
DIGITAL, MEDIA &
AND IT & TECH COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY
FUNCTIONAL

LEGAL AND INFORMATION HUMAN

GROUPS

FINANCE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

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PSS-R&B SNAPSHOT OF WHY YOU SHOULD PARTNER
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WITH PSS
IMPECCABLE 35 YEAR TRACK
RECORD
For over 37 years we have
successfully partnered with
thousands of domestic and
multinational Companies
including 90% of market leading
businesses in India
We take on the role of Brand
Ambassadors for your business,
thereby attracting the best talent
to your Organization
B C
ACCESS AND ENGAGEMENT
WITH A LARGE NETWORK OF
GLOBAL CANDIDATES
Our constant engagement with top
level professionals across the
globe has helped us develop an
unparalleled network of domestic
and international candidates who
are eager to work with PSS as
their Career Partner
Once we identify and validate a
viable list of Candidates, we will
actively engage with them to
generate interest in position
We distinguish ourselves in our
ability to influence passive
candidates that we deem perfect
fits for our Client
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EXCELLENT DELIVERY ON A
MANDATE WITH SPEED AND
QUALITY
With some of the best Executive
Search professionals in the nation,
PSS will provide your business
with the best candidate in the
shortest time possible
Our Consultants are dedicated to
understanding every nuance of
the position
We go above and beyond to fill a
position even under very difficult
situations
We communicate effectively
throughout the process, adhering
to the highest ethical standards
We do this with speed while
making sure that the quality of our
work and the engagement with
Candidates is not compromised
LONG TERM CLIENT
ENGAGEMENT
New Clients want to work with us
again and most of our Clients have
had partnerships with us for 15+
years
PSS will be your “Partner in
Growth” – we focus on a highly
personalized relationship and are
motivated by the long-term impact
on the Client
We do not promote a Candidate
unless we deem him / her to be a
perfect fit and transformative to
your organization
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PSS PROCESS

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PSS-R&B ILLUSTRATIVE TIMELINE FOR MANDATE
Typical Search Mandates take between 4 - 6 weeks
1-3
End of: WEEK 1 WEEK 1 WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 5/6 WEEK 7 NOTICE PERIOD Months
post Offer

THE BRIEF

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATA GATHERING /
MAPPING

THE SEARCH

PRESENTATION OF
CANDIDATES

ROUND 1 INTERVIEW

ROUND 2 INTERVIEW

CANDIDATE SELECTION &

OFFER

CANDIDATE JOINS

Note: The process and timeline can be adjusted based on needs of Client.
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PSS-R&B STRUCTURED YET FLEXIBLE PROCESS
Our Consultants follow a structured and detailed process to ensure seamless
execution while maintaining flexibility based on the needs of our Clients.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
JOB DATA THE PRESENTATION TO INTERVIEW & OFFER &
THE BRIEF DESCRIPTION GATHERING SEARCH CLIENT SELECTION ONBOARDING

•PSS Consultant •Armed with a •Team develops a •Identified potential •Confidential reports •The shortlisted •Client makes an
meets directly with comprehensive brief, thorough list of target candidates are are prepared on candidates are offer to the selected
the Client to fully the PSS Consultant companies & discretely contacted, shortlisted interviewed by the Candidate through a
understand the will work with the candidates through a interviewed and candidates and Client and a decision PSS Consultant
objective, the Client to create a systematic research assessed presented to the is made on the best •Terms are
position detailed job process •Engagement with Client fit for the position negotiated
requirements and description of the •We also mine our passive candidates •Client decides which •PSS Consultant
conditions. position proprietary database •Selected high candidates to oversees
•Terms, conditions •We often build on an and leverage our caliber candidates interview acceptance till
and deadlines are existing job extensive contact are shortlisted joining date and
finalized during this description if the network ensures smooth
process Client has already integration
created one
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PSS TRACK RECORD AND EXPERTISE

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PSS-R&B KEY POSITIONS FOR MNCs
International CXO and Director Level Positions Across Industries

Chief Marketing Officer Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer (India) Chief Executive Officer CEO / Regional Director, EMEA
Levi Strauss & Co. India Heinz India Bayer The Kohler Company India Citibank EMEA

CEO (Pvt. Banking) |Head Legal Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Chief Marketing Officer Chief Marketing Officer
BNP Paribas India Starcke India Aztra Zeneca India Marks & Spencer India Reckitt Benckiser Indonesia

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Executive Officer Managing Director (India) Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Dangote Group
Schaeffler (Luk) India Wyeth Lederle Wurth India Armstrong Fluid Tech. India (Largest conglomerate in W. Africa)

Chief Technical Director Director of Operations Director Oncology, Cardio, CNE Chief Financial Officer Director, Head of Treasury
GlaxoSmithKline India UBS India Novartis Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait Standard Chartered Bank India
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PSS-R&B KEY POSITIONS FOR INDIAN FIRMS
Domestic CXO and Director Level Positions Across Industries

Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer Chief Operations & Technology Chief Executive Officer
Piramal Healthcare (Abbott) UB Group Glenmark Pharmaceuticals HDFC Bank Godrej Nature’s Basket

President, Broadband Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer (India) Chief Financial Officer, Group Chief Executive Officer, Auto
VSNL USV Dr. Reddy’s Aditya Birla Group Mahindra & Mahindra Auto

Chief Marketing Officer Chief Operating Officer Chief Executive Officer, S. Asia Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer, Russia
Future Group, Pantaloons VIP Industries Emami Fortis Healthcare Biocon

Chief Executive Officer CFO|CEO (Formulations) Chief Compliance Officer Chief Executive Officer MD & Chief Executive Officer
Tata Auto Components Aurobindo Pharmaceuticals Kotak Mahindra Bank Raymond Group Federal Bank

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WHY PSS? EXPERTISE ACROSS SECTORS
We have closed several positions across sectors.
Some of our key clients include:
Banking, Fin. Institutions & Consumer Goods and Services Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
Insurance

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WHY PSS? EXPERTISE ACROSS SECTORS
We have closed several positions across sectors.
Some of our key clients include:
Engineering & Manufacturing IT & Technology Digital, Media & Internet

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PSS-R&B IMPECCABLE TRACK RECORD
Key Positions within the Engineering Industry
DOMESTIC

Chief Marketing Officer ; Global SBU Head-Generators ;

CLIENTS

Head R&D ; Head-Engg & Head Projects ; Chief Executive Officer, Auto | Chief Financial Officer | Chief Operating Officer,
Design ; Head Contracts Head HR Head Legal Dredging

Head – Process Engg ; Director Design- Chillers ; Head – Transmission BU ; Head of Research &
Head –Project Development Head Procurement Plant Head Head – BOP ; Plant Head Development
INTERNATIONAL
CLIENTS

Head – Quality Assurance ;

Head – Process Inspection
Chief Executive Officer, India Chief Executive Officer, India Chief Executive Officer, India Chief Executive Officer, India

Country Business Manager ;

Head of HR | Head EPC
Chief Executive Officer, India BU Head-Switchgears Head of Sales, India Head - Projects
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WHY PSS? EXPERTISE ACROSS SECTORS
We have closed several positions across sectors.
Some of our key clients include:
Real Estate Education / Hospitality Social Services

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PSS-R&B LONG TERM CLIENT ENGAGEMENT
Thoughts from some of our long term Partners

“ The best part of working with PSS is that unlike my experience

with other firms, I know the actual resource who is working on the
project and in most cases that is the person with the relevant
experience and understanding of the account and background. It
makes life much easier because there is a clear understanding and
“ We have been working with PSS - mostly for our Senior and top
management positions - for quite some time now. I must say that
Executive Search is such a competitive space and standing out is
not easy – but PSS manages to do so. PSS retains its top handful
search specialists and consultants and with the spread and

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the results reflect the same. PSS has a first hand knowledge of the breadth of PSS, be it geography or talent nuances, you mostly get

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market which is built on personal associations with senior people what you want from their stable and trusted partnership.
over years of networking.
Amit Saha Biplop Banerjee
Executive Vice President HR & CSR,
Senior VP & Head of HR, Biocon
Jubilant Foodworks (Dominos, Dunkin Donuts etc.)

“ PSS-R&B helped me close the President of Sales, a critical

position which was open for a long time until PSS handled it and
brought it to a close. My overall experience of PSS-R&B has been
excellent. Speed of delivery, meticulous research, involvement and
“ PSS-R&B has a rich legacy of delivery and a global scale that
few other firms can match. What strikes me upfront about PSS – R&B
is the sheer sense of professionalism that has been embodied in their
culture. It is visible right from your first interaction with the firm. The
way they handle each requirement, gives you a sense of their rich

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the ability to effectively counsel, negotiate and close have been

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experience, professionalism and client centricity. It has been truly a
what I have experienced of them.
great experience working with them.
Shantanu Das
Shashi Kiran Shetty
Chief Human Resource Officer, Amway
Founder & Chairman, AllCargo Logistics

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 WE LOOK FORWARD TO PARTNERING WITH YOU.

www.pssindia.com
OUR OFFICE LOCATIONS

MUMBAI | DELHI | BANGALORE | CHENNAI | HYDERABAD | SINGAPORE