Agribusiness executive search in India.
AgriHires is an agribusiness executive search firm. We run confidential, retained searches for CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CHROs, business heads and country managers in seeds, crop protection, fertilisers, farm machinery, food processing, dairy and agri-tech. Every search starts with a map of the leaders at competing companies; a first shortlist usually reaches you in about 14 days. The fee is 8% to 13.5% of annual CTC.
- First shortlist
- 14 days
- Typical close
- 90–120 days
- Fee
- 8–13.5% of annual CTC
What a senior leader does for you.
- Brief: the business plan, the board's expectations, and what the last leader did well or badly
- Map: every relevant leader at competing and adjacent agri companies, in India and abroad
- Approach: discreet calls; your company's name is shared only after a confidentiality agreement
- Assess: results through good and bad monsoon years, teams built, and 360-degree references
What we check before you see a CV.
- Business results through at least one bad monsoon or a down cycle
- Size of the field organisation, dealer network or plant they have led
- Board, investor and family-owner experience
- Discreet 360-degree referencing with past bosses, peers and team members
- Fit with your culture, ownership and the next three years' plan
Who hires through executive search, and where.
| Roles | CEO and managing director, COO, CFO, CHRO, business head, country manager for multinationals entering India, and heads of sales, marketing, R&D or operations. |
| Sectors | Seeds and crop protection, fertilisers and bio-inputs, tractors and farm machinery, food processing, dairy and animal nutrition, agri-tech and FPO networks. |
| Clients | Indian agri companies, multinationals setting up or growing in India, private-equity-backed agribusinesses and family-owned firms professionalising their management. |
What to budget for the role.
| Role | Experience | Typical annual CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Agribusiness Manager | 6–10 yrs | ₹14–20 L |
| Zonal Sales Head | 12+ yrs | ₹28–40 L |
| Business head | 9–12 yrs | ₹20.0–22.2 L |
| Business head | 12+ yrs | ₹27.5–30.4 L |
Sources: AmbitionBox, Business Head (all industries), 13,000 salaries, Oct 2026. See pay published on our live vacancies.
How long it takes, and what it costs.
We hire senior leaders the way we run leadership hiring: retained executive search, a first shortlist in 14 days and a typical close of 90–120 days. The fee is 8% to 13.5% of the candidate's annual CTC, depending on the profile, with a free replacement if the hire leaves within 60 days. Candidates never pay.
Related roles open today.
| Role | Company | Location | Experience | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractor Product Development Engineering Leader | Mahindra (Swaraj) | Mohali, Punjab | Strong experience in tractor product development and engineering leadership | Not disclosed |
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Get 3 matched profiles in 48 hours.
Tell us the role. A sector consultant replies within one working day, and we aim to send up to 3 domain-screened profiles within 48 hours of the brief. The fee is 8% to 13.5% of annual CTC, quoted before we start.
Hiring senior leaders, answered.
- What is agribusiness executive search?
- A retained, confidential search for senior leaders in agriculture companies, such as CEOs, CXOs and business heads. Instead of waiting for applications, the search firm maps every suitable leader in the industry and approaches them directly.
- How long does an agribusiness executive search take?
- A first shortlist usually reaches you in about 14 days, and most CXO and business-head searches close in 90 to 120 days, including notice periods.
- Is the search confidential?
- Yes. Candidates learn your company's name only after they sign a confidentiality agreement, and we can search for a replacement without the current leader knowing.
- Do you search for leaders outside India?
- Yes, for roles in India. We approach Indian leaders working abroad and international leaders with India experience, which multinationals entering India often need.
- What does AgriHires charge for executive search?
- 8% to 13.5% of the candidate's annual CTC, depending on the profile. The payment terms for a retained search are agreed at the brief.
- How is this different from your leadership hiring page?
- This page describes how our executive search works across senior roles. The leadership page lists the CEO, COO, CFO and CHRO roles we fill and the timelines for that level.
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