Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, March 2025 — R. Srinivasa Raghavan has been appointed as Partner – Global Industrial Practice Group at Cornerstone International Group, where he will lead the firm’s Chennai operations and play a key role in scaling the firm’s executive search and leadership consulting presence in India. Backed by over two decades of experience in C-suite installations, his appointment reflects Cornerstone’s commitment to enhancing its footprint in the Indian market with trusted leadership.
Prior to this, Raghavan was the Founder and Managing Director of Fachmann Berater Executive Search Private Limited, a homegrown executive search firm that served a global clientele for over 17 years. He was instrumental in building Fachmann Berater into a respected brand known for delivering success through pace, precision, and performance. His expertise spans CXO hiring, expatriate recruitment, leadership mobility, succession planning, and capability-building mandates.
Over the years, Raghavan has partnered with both Indian and multinational organizations, facilitating senior leadership mandates across key industries like Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Industrial Products, and Capital Equipment. With a proven track record of high client retention and successful placements, he is recognized as a trusted advisor for executive talent solutions.
In addition to his executive search credentials, Raghavan is the author of The Unscraped Barrel, a bestseller on Amazon. The book, a collection of 135 leadership insights, has earned accolades for its crisp wisdom and practical relevance, solidifying his position as a thought leader in leadership and life.
The merger between Fachmann Berater and Cornerstone International Group marks a new chapter in his professional journey. As part of the global and regional leadership teams, Raghavan will focus on building Cornerstone as a premier brand for retained executive search and leadership advisory, further expanding its reach across industries and geographies.
Cornerstone International Group
Founded in 1989 and accredited by the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), Cornerstone International Group is one of the world’s top 20 retained executive search firms, with 60 offices across 40 countries. The firm specializes in strategic talent acquisition, leadership coaching, and career transition services for organizations of all sizes. With five offices in India since 2004 and over 2,000 C-suite searches completed, Cornerstone India continues to deliver global expertise with a local touch.
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