AddAptech Advisory Pvt. Ltd. was founded with a clear purpose — to strengthen Leadership Hiring, Talent Advisory, and Global Capability Centre (GCC) Consulting in India and overseas. Established in 2023 and headquartered in Bengaluru, the company has quickly emerged as a trusted partner for leadership search, workforce strategy, and GCC consulting. Today, the firm stands as a reflection of its founder’s journey — one shaped by perseverance, people-centric thinking, and nearly two decades of experience in the talent industry.
Building AddAptech Around People, Purpose, and Partnership
AddAptech’s mission is built on a simple belief: the right talent at the right time can transform an organisation’s future. Guided by this purpose, the firm offers comprehensive services across Executive Search, Talent Advisory, Leadership Consulting, and GCC/ GIC setup support under its mission — Connect. Unlock. Elevate.
The organisation supports clients across technology, semiconductor, aerospace, manufacturing, BFSI, life sciences, real estate, renewable energy, and consumer internet sectors. AddAptech functions as a permanent business partner which supports organisational expansion through its services for C-suite recruitment and culture assessment and workforce development. AddAptech operates through people-oriented values which help them establish enduring business partnerships with organizations that want top leadership and enduring team development.
The Motivation Behind AddAptech
The idea of AddAptech was born from 18 years of experience across executive search, consulting, and corporate HR. Founder Adarsh Shetty witnessed how hiring had gradually become transactional, despite being one of the most strategic functions within organisations. He saw firsthand the consequences of misaligned leadership hiring, rushed processes, and the lack of deeper understanding of culture and expectations.
The founders created AddAptech to restore meaning to recruitment operations through their with passion, perseverance, and the conviction that hiring should elevate businesses and careers. The founders established their organisation based on three core values which include dignity, respect, and the belief that both clients and candidates deserve genuine partnership.
Tackling the Real Challenges of Leadership Hiring
AddAptech addresses long-standing challenges in leadership hiring through a structured and thoughtful approach:
1. Speed vs. Quality
Organisations often prioritise speed, compromising on quality. AddAptech ensures clarity on expectations, culture, and business needs before initiating any search.
2. Talent Scarcity
Senior leadership roles demand specialised talent. The firm taps into deep networks and long-built talent pipelines to identify the right fit.
3. Cultural Alignment
Poor cultural fit leads to failed leadership hires. AddAptech uses proprietary culture-fit assessments to strengthen alignment.
4. GCC Expansion Challenges
Global organisations expanding into India face complexity. The firm’s Build-Operate-Transfer Talent Model supports seamless GCC setups.
By blending consulting discipline, data-driven insights, and relationship-based engagement, AddAptech ensures every leadership placement is strategic, holistic, and sustainable.
Exclusive Service Framework: ExecutiveEdge, AdvisoryPlus & ElevateEdge
AddAptech’s offerings are structured around three core pillars:
1. ExecutiveEdge (Leadership & CXO Hiring)
- Executive and Board Search
- Leadership Assessment & Succession Planning
- C-Suite Advisory & Diversity Hiring
2. AdvisoryPlus (Talent Strategy & RPO)
- Talent Mapping & Market Intelligence
- End-to-End Recruitment Solutions
- Compensation Benchmarking & DE&I Strategy
3. ElevateEdge (Capability Building & GCC Setups)
- Offshore Team Creation
- Global Capability Centre Setup (India & GCC)
- Workforce Amplification & Transformation Consulting
This integrated model allows AddAptech to act as a OneStop People Partner, bridging strategy and execution with equal strength.
Impactful Work in Progress
AddAptech is currently working with a leading U.S. healthcare organisation to establish a technology centre in Chennai — managing leadership hiring, team design, and cultural blueprinting. It is also supporting a major real estate and hospitality company undergoing expansion from ₹500 crore to ₹2,000 crore. In addition, the firm has helped a U.S.-based cybersecurity organisation set up a technology and global sales development centre in India.
These engagements reflect AddAptech’s ability to execute end-to-end mandates with precision.
Unique Strengths That Set the Firm Apart
The firm’s strongest differentiators include:
- Founder’s 19+ years of leadership hiring experience
- Deep people-first culture
- Transparent, client-first engagement
- Strong GCC advisory expertise
- Data-backed talent mapping and compensation insights
- Exceptional candidate experience
- A unified talent ecosystem — from hiring to capability building
These strengths have helped AddAptech earn rapid trust among clients in India and overseas.
Leadership with Experience and Integrity
AddAptech’s leadership team brings over five decades of collective experience:
- Adarsh Shetty, Co-Founder & Managing Director
- Prathyaksh Shetty, Co-Founder & Senior Client Partner
- Siddharth Parnerkar, Senior Client Partner
- Manish Kumar, Partner & Head of Research
- Kushala Jagadish, Head of Client Engagements This blend of search consultants, research experts, and strategy leaders forms the backbone of AddAptech’s delivery excellence.
A Culture That Prioritises People
The organisation’s internal culture is shaped by empathy, ownership, and continuous learning:
- People-First: Focus on well-being, inclusivity, and growth
- Ownership Mindset: Consultants are accountable for outcomes, not tasks
- Continuous Learning: Regular market insights and domain upskilling
- Collaboration: Transparent communication and a flat structure
- Client Success Orientation: Every success is shared when the client wins
This approach fosters long-term trust — both with team members and clients.
Defining Success Beyond Numbers
For Adarsh N. Shetty, success is measured not in the volume of placements but in their long-term impact:
- Client Success: When leadership hires drive measurable outcomes
- Candidate Success: When professionals find meaningful roles aligned with their aspirations
- Cultural Success: When the organisation retains its culture while growing rapidly
A Future Focused on Growth and Innovation
In the next five years, AddAptech plans to expand its team to 350+ consultants, establish operations across South Asia, Africa, and the GCC region, and launch a dedicated Recruitment Training Academy. The firm is also investing in AI-enabled talent intelligence tools to make predictive hiring more effective and accessible.
A Message of Inspiration
Reflecting on a journey spanning nearly two decades, the founder shares:
“People are the greatest differentiator in any organisation. Technology can enable, but people elevate.”
He encourages professionals to stay authentic, embrace learning, treat failures as stepping stones, and lead with purpose — because relationships and integrity leave lasting legacies.
“At AddAptech, the goal is simple: to Adarsh Nagaraj Shetty build futures, not just fill roles.”
