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ContentsContents Who we are Who we are Professional background of partnersProfessional background of partners Range of ServicesRange of Services

- - Corporate Advisory ServicesCorporate Advisory Services- Executive Search Services & Training - Executive Search Services & Training

SolutionsSolutions Client UniverseClient Universe Search MethodologySearch Methodology DifferentiationDifferentiation Track record & StrengthsTrack record & Strengths

International LinkageInternational Linkage TestimonialsTestimonials LocationsLocations

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Who we areWho we are

Experienced team of 15 professionals led by 2 Partners founded in year 2000

Geographic Spread covering primary metros and a satellite city. (Mumbai, Calcutta , Delhi & Bangalore) enabling seamless point-to-point delivery.

Strategic tie-up with Rosenzweig & Company for the Indo-Canada Corridor.

Though young….have an impeccable track record in respect of mandates executed coupled with diversity and breadth of our client universe.

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Professional Background of the PartnersProfessional Background of the Partners

Imran PanjuImran PanjuPartner (Mumbai)Partner (Mumbai)

Imran Panju is based in Mumbai. Over the past twenty five years he has been closely involved in both, the Imran Panju is based in Mumbai. Over the past twenty five years he has been closely involved in both, the areas of manufacturing & industry, as well as financial services & consulting and brings a rich and varied areas of manufacturing & industry, as well as financial services & consulting and brings a rich and varied experience to the practice.experience to the practice.He started his career as an Industrial Marketing consultant in the U.S., and then held progressively senior He started his career as an Industrial Marketing consultant in the U.S., and then held progressively senior roles in investment banking when he moved back to India. Early in his career he set up a boutique financial roles in investment banking when he moved back to India. Early in his career he set up a boutique financial Advisory firm which became part of a large financial group, where he served on the Board of Directors for Advisory firm which became part of a large financial group, where he served on the Board of Directors for several years.several years.

Quest was co-founded by Imran in the year 2000, as an Executive Search service provider to International Quest was co-founded by Imran in the year 2000, as an Executive Search service provider to International and Private Banks. The Strategy and Business consulting practice was added in 2004.and Private Banks. The Strategy and Business consulting practice was added in 2004.

He also managed and grew the business of an automobile ancillary manufacturing company (OEM supplier), He also managed and grew the business of an automobile ancillary manufacturing company (OEM supplier), which is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, where he is now a member of the Board of Directors.which is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, where he is now a member of the Board of Directors.

Imran has been ‘India Country Advisor’ to the Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Canada Imran has been ‘India Country Advisor’ to the Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Canada since 2005 and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Indo - Canadian Business Chamber - since 2005 and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Indo - Canadian Business Chamber - Mumbai Regional Chapter.Mumbai Regional Chapter.

He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Simmonds Marshall Ltd, Harlequin India Ltd, J.N. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Simmonds Marshall Ltd, Harlequin India Ltd, J.N. Marshall Ltd and other privately held companies.Marshall Ltd and other privately held companies.

Imran has a Masters degree in Business Administration with majors in Finance and MISImran has a Masters degree in Business Administration with majors in Finance and MIS

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Subhabrata (Rontu) BasuSubhabrata (Rontu) Basu

Partner (Mumbai)Partner (Mumbai)

Subhabrata (Rontu) Basu, Subhabrata (Rontu) Basu, is based in Mumbai.is based in Mumbai.

   Rontu is a banking professional with over 25 years experience in the financial sector and has worked in senior positions with DSP Rontu is a banking professional with over 25 years experience in the financial sector and has worked in senior positions with DSP Merrill Lynch, ANZ Grindlays, Jardine Fleming, Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank. His experience in investment banking covered Merrill Lynch, ANZ Grindlays, Jardine Fleming, Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank. His experience in investment banking covered industry and company analysis, business and equity valuation, financial structuring, primary capital market transactions and industry and company analysis, business and equity valuation, financial structuring, primary capital market transactions and Mergers & Acquisition Advisory, across diverse industry sectors, including, FMCG, Technology, Clean Tech, Industrial & Media. He Mergers & Acquisition Advisory, across diverse industry sectors, including, FMCG, Technology, Clean Tech, Industrial & Media. He was part of the core team which set up Commerzbank’s branch in India and established its corporate banking operations. In his stint was part of the core team which set up Commerzbank’s branch in India and established its corporate banking operations. In his stint with Deutsche Bank Private Banking he was responsible for conceptualising and executing the bank’s wealth management strategies with Deutsche Bank Private Banking he was responsible for conceptualising and executing the bank’s wealth management strategies targeted towards entrepreneurs and professionals in the Technology and Media sectors.targeted towards entrepreneurs and professionals in the Technology and Media sectors.

Rontu has a broad range of experience in conducting senior level searches, with an emphasis on building team platforms in financial Rontu has a broad range of experience in conducting senior level searches, with an emphasis on building team platforms in financial services in India, across Investment Banking, Private Banking & Private Equity. He has also been associated with some successful services in India, across Investment Banking, Private Banking & Private Equity. He has also been associated with some successful searches executed in the Middle East, in the Wholesale Banking & Treasury area and has had a long stint, in the ME region, in the searches executed in the Middle East, in the Wholesale Banking & Treasury area and has had a long stint, in the ME region, in the financial consulting area, with an international accounting and consulting group. Rontu has an extensive network of financial market financial consulting area, with an international accounting and consulting group. Rontu has an extensive network of financial market professionals across Asia and the Middle East, arising from his past career in banking.professionals across Asia and the Middle East, arising from his past career in banking.

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Subhabrata (Rontu) BasuSubhabrata (Rontu) Basu

Partner (Mumbai)Partner (Mumbai)

His past investment banking experience and senior level connections, in driving deals across diverse industry sectors, has His past investment banking experience and senior level connections, in driving deals across diverse industry sectors, has enabled him to effectively leverage this experience, to access talent across the Technology, Media & Entertainment and enabled him to effectively leverage this experience, to access talent across the Technology, Media & Entertainment and Clean Tech sectors. Clean Tech sectors.

He played a key role, in the launch of the Strategy and Business Consulting practice of Quest, in 2004, and has led several He played a key role, in the launch of the Strategy and Business Consulting practice of Quest, in 2004, and has led several India entry strategy assignments across, education, media and publishing. He has also been the “India Country Advisor” to India entry strategy assignments across, education, media and publishing. He has also been the “India Country Advisor” to the Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, since 2005 and has helped them formulate and execute their the Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, since 2005 and has helped them formulate and execute their India strategy and presence.India strategy and presence.

  

He is the current Chairperson of the Mumbai Regional Council of the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber (ICBC) and Vice-He is the current Chairperson of the Mumbai Regional Council of the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber (ICBC) and Vice-President of the National Board and through this association, is active in the India-Canada corridor, covering trade, President of the National Board and through this association, is active in the India-Canada corridor, covering trade, investment & institutional linkages.investment & institutional linkages.

Rontu has a Bachelors Degree in Commerce from the University of Bombay and a Diploma in Accounting Studies from Rontu has a Bachelors Degree in Commerce from the University of Bombay and a Diploma in Accounting Studies from Oxford Brookes University, UK. He also holds an Accounting Technician Certificate from the Institute of Chartered Oxford Brookes University, UK. He also holds an Accounting Technician Certificate from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.Accountants of India.

Rontu is a keen badminton player, having represented his club in tournaments on several occasions and enjoys trekking Rontu is a keen badminton player, having represented his club in tournaments on several occasions and enjoys trekking and the outdooand the outdoorsrs

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Range of ServicesRange of Services

Quest Partners is composed of two separate, yet complementary businesses which leverage our deep industry expertise, robust database, research capabilities and portfolio of corporate relationships.

Corporate Advisory Services Education Vertical-Specialist Services Retained & Contingent Search Board Search Services Assisting senior professionals seeking a career move back to India after an

extended stint overseas Training Solutions

Executive Education India - Through our association with the Schulich School of Business, we are active in India developing top tier Executive Education programs for the Indian corporate sector delivered by Schulich faculty.

Executive Education Dubai-Partnership with the Centre of Excellence of the Dubai International Financial Centre to offer executive education programs in the GCC market

Providing a comprehensive service to our clients across recruitment & training

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Corporate Advisory ServicesCorporate Advisory Services– India Entry StrategyIndia Entry Strategy– Acquisitions Acquisitions – Divestment / DisposalDivestment / Disposal– Private EquityPrivate Equity– Fund RaisingFund Raising– Joint Ventures / Alliances Joint Ventures / Alliances – Active in the India-Canada corridor covering trade, investment and Active in the India-Canada corridor covering trade, investment and

institutional linkagesinstitutional linkages

Corporate Advisory ClientsCorporate Advisory Clients– Schulich School of BusinessSchulich School of Business– Harlequin Mills & Boon India Ltd.Harlequin Mills & Boon India Ltd.– Toronto StarToronto Star– A24 Media A24 Media – International Bank – Strategic study on private banking entryInternational Bank – Strategic study on private banking entry

Corporate Advisory Services Corporate Advisory Services (CAS)(CAS)

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Entry Strategy ServicesEntry Strategy Services

Research and analysis of current market Research and analysis of current market situation including study of current players in situation including study of current players in the relevant sectorthe relevant sector

Planning and formulation of India strategyPlanning and formulation of India strategy Evaluation of options in terms of organic or Evaluation of options in terms of organic or

non-organic build upnon-organic build up Advice on financing options if requiredAdvice on financing options if required Local representation and distribution tie-upLocal representation and distribution tie-up Execution of implementation plan and Execution of implementation plan and

assistance in the initial stagesassistance in the initial stages

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QPCorporate Advisory Services – Education Corporate Advisory Services – Education

SectorSectorThe India Centre of the Schulich School of BusinessThe India Centre of the Schulich School of Business

Quest Partners have been appointed as Country Advisors - India for the Schulich Quest Partners have been appointed as Country Advisors - India for the Schulich School of Business, York University.School of Business, York University.

The Schulich School is Canada's No 1 business school and has been ranked The Schulich School is Canada's No 1 business school and has been ranked amongst the top 30 in the world by both the Financial Times, London and the amongst the top 30 in the world by both the Financial Times, London and the Economist Intelligence unit in their annual rankings of the world's top 100 MBA Economist Intelligence unit in their annual rankings of the world's top 100 MBA programs. Quest Partners is the Satellite office for the Schulich School in India and programs. Quest Partners is the Satellite office for the Schulich School in India and the scope of its services are:the scope of its services are:

1.1. Promoting and marketing the Schulich executive education training programs Promoting and marketing the Schulich executive education training programs to Indian Corporates, banks, financial institutions and public sector to Indian Corporates, banks, financial institutions and public sector corporates. Training programs conducted for Citibank, American Express, corporates. Training programs conducted for Citibank, American Express, Indian Hotels, Aditya Birla Group & at Tata Management Training Centre Indian Hotels, Aditya Birla Group & at Tata Management Training Centre (TMTC).(TMTC).

2.2. Placement of Schulich graduates of BBA, MBA and other Schulich programs Placement of Schulich graduates of BBA, MBA and other Schulich programs into the Indian market.into the Indian market.

3.3. Providing assistance in conjunction with the School representatives in Providing assistance in conjunction with the School representatives in admission recruiting into the various programs.admission recruiting into the various programs.

4.4. Advice on strategic alliances by Schulich with academic institutions in India Advice on strategic alliances by Schulich with academic institutions in India and assistance in negotiations.and assistance in negotiations.

5.5. Advice and assistance in identifying potential partners for the India campus, Advice and assistance in identifying potential partners for the India campus, conducting due diligence and assistance in negotiations to form the alliance. conducting due diligence and assistance in negotiations to form the alliance.

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QPCorporate Advisory Services – Education Corporate Advisory Services – Education SectorSector

Schulich Executive Education Centre (SEEC)Schulich Executive Education Centre (SEEC)

Schulich is one of only four schools in the world to be ranked Schulich is one of only four schools in the world to be ranked in the top tier of both Executive Education categories (Open-in the top tier of both Executive Education categories (Open-Enrolment and Custom Programs) by the Economist Enrolment and Custom Programs) by the Economist Intelligence unit.Intelligence unit.

SEEC’s diverse range of programs tailored to the Indian SEEC’s diverse range of programs tailored to the Indian market has included Negotiations, Strategic Leadership, market has included Negotiations, Strategic Leadership, Innovative Thinking and other top-talent development Innovative Thinking and other top-talent development initiatives for clients in the hospitality, financial services and initiatives for clients in the hospitality, financial services and manufacturing sectors.manufacturing sectors.

““The Schulich Executive Education Centre designed a The Schulich Executive Education Centre designed a program which met our specific needs through a balanced program which met our specific needs through a balanced training solution that was a mix of global theory and practical training solution that was a mix of global theory and practical experience. We look forward to continuing this positive experience. We look forward to continuing this positive relationship as we expand our leadership training initiatives.”relationship as we expand our leadership training initiatives.”

– Chandrani Chakraborty, HR Head, Markets & Banking, Citigroup India. Chandrani Chakraborty, HR Head, Markets & Banking, Citigroup India.

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QPCorporate Advisory Services – Publishing Corporate Advisory Services – Publishing

IndustryIndustryHarlequin Mills & Boon India Ltd.Harlequin Mills & Boon India Ltd.

World Leader in romance fictionWorld Leader in romance fiction– Scope of WorkScope of Work

Strategic Situational AnalysisStrategic Situational Analysis Industry Environment AnalysisIndustry Environment Analysis Competitive Environment AnalysisCompetitive Environment Analysis Cost AdvantagesCost Advantages Analysis of market attractivenessAnalysis of market attractiveness Mode of EntryMode of Entry Due Diligence of potential J V partnersDue Diligence of potential J V partners Co-ordination with legal firms and tax advisory firms to Co-ordination with legal firms and tax advisory firms to

create an optimum structure for the proposed vehicle.create an optimum structure for the proposed vehicle.

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Corporate Advisory Services – Media SectorCorporate Advisory Services – Media SectorToronto StarToronto Star

Leading newspaper publication of CanadaLeading newspaper publication of Canada– Scope of workScope of work

Strategic situational analysis of players in the Indian Strategic situational analysis of players in the Indian media space. media space.

Identifying media houses as potential partners.Identifying media houses as potential partners. Conducting Due Diligence of potential partners.Conducting Due Diligence of potential partners. Assistance in drawing up the business plan.Assistance in drawing up the business plan. Assistance in negotiations to form the alliance.Assistance in negotiations to form the alliance. Co-ordination with legal firms and tax advisory firms to Co-ordination with legal firms and tax advisory firms to

create an optimum structure for the proposed vehiclecreate an optimum structure for the proposed vehicle..

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QPCorporate Advisory Services – Financial Services Corporate Advisory Services – Financial Services

Sector Sector Strategy study for an International BankStrategy study for an International Bank

Strategic study undertaken on behalf of an international bank to Strategic study undertaken on behalf of an international bank to assist in evaluating the market potential of setting up a Wealth assist in evaluating the market potential of setting up a Wealth Management / Private Banking business in IndiaManagement / Private Banking business in India..

The study covered the following areas: The study covered the following areas: – Historical development of the Wealth Management MarketHistorical development of the Wealth Management Market– Market Potential for Private Banking in India and present scenario.Market Potential for Private Banking in India and present scenario.– Recent market trends in the Industry.Recent market trends in the Industry.– Indian Wealth Pyramid and Potential clients. Indian Wealth Pyramid and Potential clients. – Products and pricing.Products and pricing.– Competitor AnalysisCompetitor Analysis– Licences, permits and regulatory framework Licences, permits and regulatory framework – Recommending the positioning and strategy of the private bank.Recommending the positioning and strategy of the private bank.

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Corporate Advisory Services – Corporate Advisory Services – Strategic PartnersStrategic Partners

Legal Legal AZB Partners AZB Partners

Desai & Diwanji Desai & Diwanji

Jyoti Sagar Associates Jyoti Sagar Associates

Tax Advisory Firms Tax Advisory Firms BMR Advisory BMR Advisory

KPMG KPMG

Real Estate & Location Planning Real Estate & Location Planning Cushman & Wakefield India Pvt. Ltd Cushman & Wakefield India Pvt. Ltd

Jones Lang LaSalle Jones Lang LaSalle

CB Richard Ellis CB Richard Ellis

Market ResearchMarket Research– ValueNotesValueNotes

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Corporate Advisory Services Corporate Advisory Services Quest Advantage & ApproachQuest Advantage & Approach

Quest AdvantageQuest Advantage– Highly collaborative and participative approach leading to client Highly collaborative and participative approach leading to client

buy-in buy-in – Structured, methodical and logical approach leading to effective Structured, methodical and logical approach leading to effective

solutions solutions – Strong skills in implementing the recommendations we developStrong skills in implementing the recommendations we develop– Deep industry expertise, robust database, research capabilities Deep industry expertise, robust database, research capabilities

and portfolio of corporate and government relationships.and portfolio of corporate and government relationships. Quest ApproachQuest Approach

– Holistic and integrated approach Holistic and integrated approach – Incise local knowledge and common sense approach Incise local knowledge and common sense approach – Association with consultants of many disciplines who complement Association with consultants of many disciplines who complement

in-house experience and provide a wide and comprehensive skill in-house experience and provide a wide and comprehensive skill basebase

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Education Vertical-Specialist ServicesEducation Vertical-Specialist Services Unique understanding of the education sector in India and its challenges and opportunities arising from

the firm’s hands on experience from advising clients in this sector Network of relationships in this sector across educational institutions, government, academicians and

PE funds focused on this area Advising, developing and implementing entry strategy for overseas educational institutions, keeping in

mind the regulatory framework in this sector Organising road shows and seminars for overseas educational institutions and advising on marketing

strategy Advising on alliances with Indian educational Institutions, doing the necessary due diligence and forging

relationships with overseas universities to bring programs to Indian shores in a partnership model Building global competitiveness in this sector by forging innovative partnerships with overseas

universities, through a wide range of modalities such as student & faculty exchange, research collaborations, twinning and dual degree programs

Identification of industrial groups, real estate developers interested in partnering with overseas universities/ business schools to set up an independent campus and developing the business plan and project report

Advising Indian educational institutions with overseas campuses on possible tie-ups with international universities/ business schools to enhance the quality of their program

Mapping Talent requirements in India for Universities and Business Schools across CEO/Vice – Mapping Talent requirements in India for Universities and Business Schools across CEO/Vice – Chancellor, Senior faculty and Director level positions. Chancellor, Senior faculty and Director level positions.

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Executive Search Services Executive Search Services

Delivering Recruitment ROIDelivering Recruitment ROI– Efficient and effective access to top talentEfficient and effective access to top talent– Fit with corporate and industry culturesFit with corporate and industry cultures– Quality of past hiresQuality of past hires– Retention of past hiresRetention of past hires– Professional serviceProfessional service

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Executive Search Client Universe….industry Executive Search Client Universe….industry groupsgroups

Financial ServicesFinancial Services

– Private BankingPrivate Banking

– Commercial BanksCommercial Banks– Investment BanksInvestment Banks– Mutual Funds/AMC’sMutual Funds/AMC’s– Insurance CompaniesInsurance Companies– Private Equity Private Equity – Securities FirmsSecurities Firms

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TechnologyTechnology

MediaMedia

Consultancy FirmsConsultancy Firms

FMCGFMCG

Academic InstitutionsAcademic Institutions

Executive Search Client Universe….industry Executive Search Client Universe….industry groups….groups….

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Search MethodologySearch Methodology

Defining objectives and Defining objectives and needsneeds

Research Research Candidate IdentificationCandidate Identification Interviews & EvaluationInterviews & Evaluation SelectionSelection CompletionCompletion

Interviews &

Evaluation

Defining objectives and needs

Research

Selection&

Completion

Candidate Identification

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MethodologyMethodology…. Partner with Client to Partner with Client to

primarily define job primarily define job specifications and profile specifications and profile need need

In-depth analysis and deep In-depth analysis and deep understanding of market understanding of market trends and “people” trends and “people” availabilityavailability

Target sources / companiesTarget sources / companies Extensive data base and Extensive data base and

entrenched market contacts entrenched market contacts Significant desk researchSignificant desk research

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MethodologyMethodology…. Focus on candidates skill Focus on candidates skill

base, values, performance base, values, performance drivers, cultural adaptabilitydrivers, cultural adaptability

Arrange all interviews and Arrange all interviews and meetings and also manage meetings and also manage the often complex process the often complex process from Offer to Acceptance.from Offer to Acceptance.

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DifferentiationDifferentiation Shared vision with the clientShared vision with the client Primarily one-point contact Primarily one-point contact

with identified management with identified management and relationship alternatesand relationship alternates

Focus. Focus. Focus.Focus. Focus. Focus. Deliberate niche focus to Deliberate niche focus to

ensure “anytime ensure “anytime availability”. Extremely availability”. Extremely successful business model. successful business model.

Small and effective Small and effective management team enabling management team enabling seamless information flow seamless information flow during the identification and during the identification and research stagesresearch stages

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Differentiation….Differentiation…. All offices are brought in to All offices are brought in to

ensure that the candidate ensure that the candidate universe is initially broad and universe is initially broad and then narrowed as the “filter” then narrowed as the “filter” mechanism commences mechanism commences

Comprehensive time Comprehensive time availability to ensure all-round availability to ensure all-round efficiency during the meeting efficiency during the meeting stage. Always availablestage. Always available

Hands-on, confident Hands-on, confident management style reflective of management style reflective of value added solutions during value added solutions during the “negotiation” stage. the “negotiation” stage.

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Track Record & StrengthsTrack Record & Strengths

Deep relationships. Deep relationships. Comprehensive Comprehensive

understanding of understanding of “need”.“need”.

Experienced Partners Experienced Partners and Professionals.and Professionals.

Robust geographic Robust geographic spread. spread.

On time and On budget On time and On budget delivery.delivery.

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Board Search ServicesBoard Search Services

Services are provided directly by the firm’s partners, Services are provided directly by the firm’s partners, who collectively serve as the focal point for such who collectively serve as the focal point for such assignments. assignments.

Analyzing the corporate objectives and executing a Analyzing the corporate objectives and executing a comprehensive recruitment of directors whose comprehensive recruitment of directors whose experiences reflect the company’s strategic goals. experiences reflect the company’s strategic goals.

Adopting a short -term tactical view to fill a Board Adopting a short -term tactical view to fill a Board position to a longer term strategic view, according to position to a longer term strategic view, according to client need and circumstances.client need and circumstances.

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Executive Search ClientsExecutive Search Clients

AurionPro SolutionAurionPro Solution EFG Private BankEFG Private Bank OOH Media Pvt. Ltd.OOH Media Pvt. Ltd. Ignitee Digital SolutionsIgnitee Digital Solutions Morgan StanleyMorgan Stanley BNP Paribas BNP Paribas Standard Chartered BankStandard Chartered Bank Calyon BankCalyon Bank Cushman & WakefieldCushman & Wakefield HSBC – MFHSBC – MF Harlequin India Pvt, Ltd. Harlequin India Pvt, Ltd.

CitibankCitibank IDFC MFIDFC MF SAMBA, Saudi ArabiaSAMBA, Saudi Arabia DBSDBS Emirates Bank, DubaiEmirates Bank, Dubai Centrum CapitalCentrum Capital Warburg Pincus Warburg Pincus Max New York Life Max New York Life

InsuranceInsurance TATA AIG Life InsuranceTATA AIG Life Insurance Harvard Business SchoolHarvard Business School

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Executive Search Services -Executive Search Services -International LinkageInternational Linkage

Rosenzweig & Company is a management consulting firm Rosenzweig & Company is a management consulting firm specializing in senior level executive search and board specializing in senior level executive search and board director appointments, with offices in Toronto, Calgary & director appointments, with offices in Toronto, Calgary & New York. New York.

The principals of the firm have many years of senior The principals of the firm have many years of senior experience at high profile global search firms, prestigious experience at high profile global search firms, prestigious boutique search firms and major multi-national boutique search firms and major multi-national corporations.corporations.

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TestimonialsTestimonials

Here’s what others are saying:Here’s what others are saying:

   Rontu and Imran must be among the most well-connected consultants in India, whose connections run all the way to Canada Rontu and Imran must be among the most well-connected consultants in India, whose connections run all the way to Canada

— via the Persian Gulf. That’s been my experience with them over the years, for both my journalism as well as corporate — via the Persian Gulf. That’s been my experience with them over the years, for both my journalism as well as corporate responsibilities.responsibilities.

- - Haroon Siddiqui,Editorial Page Editor Emeritus and Columnist,

The Toronto Star, Canada’s largest newspaper..

Quest Partners has been an invaluable associate of the Schulich School of Business for nearly a decade now.Quest Partners has been an invaluable associate of the Schulich School of Business for nearly a decade now.

Rontu Basu and Imran Panju are an integral part of our team in India and one of the keys to our success in that dynamic and Rontu Basu and Imran Panju are an integral part of our team in India and one of the keys to our success in that dynamic and rapidly growing part of the world. They helped us establish a foothold in India through the opening of our Satellite Centre in rapidly growing part of the world. They helped us establish a foothold in India through the opening of our Satellite Centre in Mumbai in 2005, and were instrumental in helping us develop and execute our strategy for becoming one of the first leading Mumbai in 2005, and were instrumental in helping us develop and execute our strategy for becoming one of the first leading schools from outside India to deliver an MBA within that country.schools from outside India to deliver an MBA within that country.

We value the rich market knowledge and strategic thinking they bring, as well as the access they provide to their extensive We value the rich market knowledge and strategic thinking they bring, as well as the access they provide to their extensive professional network in India. They have a demonstrated track record of successfully working with various levels of professional network in India. They have a demonstrated track record of successfully working with various levels of government, and they can always be counted on provide a high level of professional service and integrity in all of the work government, and they can always be counted on provide a high level of professional service and integrity in all of the work they do.they do.

- - Dezsö J. Horváth, PhD, CM,Dean & Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Strategic Management,

Schulich School of Business,York University (Toronto, Canada))

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TestimonialsTestimonials Contd…Contd…

Quest Partners were instrumental in all phases of Harlequin enterprises assessing, planning, entering and Quest Partners were instrumental in all phases of Harlequin enterprises assessing, planning, entering and succeeding in the India market. As an international company with offices in 15 countries, and sales in over succeeding in the India market. As an international company with offices in 15 countries, and sales in over 100 countries, Harlequin knows the international market. But the principals at Quest Partners were able to 100 countries, Harlequin knows the international market. But the principals at Quest Partners were able to introduce us to all the people we needed to know as we developed our plans to invest in India. They then introduce us to all the people we needed to know as we developed our plans to invest in India. They then recruited all our local staff, and then acted as consultants to ensure our first year in India was a success. I recruited all our local staff, and then acted as consultants to ensure our first year in India was a success. I highly recommend Quest Partners as consultants for any international company, considering entering the highly recommend Quest Partners as consultants for any international company, considering entering the Indian market.Indian market.

- Stephen Miles,- Stephen Miles,Executive Vice President Overseas,Executive Vice President Overseas,

Harlequin, Toronto, Canada.Harlequin, Toronto, Canada.

   Rontu and I worked together closely on building the Private Banking team at Yes Bank, during challenging Rontu and I worked together closely on building the Private Banking team at Yes Bank, during challenging

circumstances. He went beyond his role to partner with us and a competitor in developing an innovative circumstances. He went beyond his role to partner with us and a competitor in developing an innovative recruitment, structure and compensation plan. Rontu can be trusted for his integrity, professionalism, recruitment, structure and compensation plan. Rontu can be trusted for his integrity, professionalism, knowledge, relationship management and extensive network. He is open and flexible, and moulds himself knowledge, relationship management and extensive network. He is open and flexible, and moulds himself to the circumstance, which is one of the reasons why he is known and liked by most people whom he has to the circumstance, which is one of the reasons why he is known and liked by most people whom he has interacted with.interacted with.

- Marina Kapur,- Marina Kapur,Former Head of Private Banking,Former Head of Private Banking,

Yes Bank.Yes Bank.

  

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Imran is a true professional, highly intelligent, courteous and conscientious. Imran was instrumental Imran is a true professional, highly intelligent, courteous and conscientious. Imran was instrumental in establishing our contact base and entry strategy into the Indian market. His sound, pragmatic in establishing our contact base and entry strategy into the Indian market. His sound, pragmatic guidance allowed us to avoid many of the pitfalls of many other MNCs entering this dynamic market. I guidance allowed us to avoid many of the pitfalls of many other MNCs entering this dynamic market. I would highly recommend anyone considering opportunities in India to speak with Imran first for an would highly recommend anyone considering opportunities in India to speak with Imran first for an honest assessment.honest assessment.

- Andrew Go,- Andrew Go,Former Country Head – India,Former Country Head – India,

Harlequin.Harlequin.

Harvard Business School India Research Center has engaged Quest Partners for several hiring Harvard Business School India Research Center has engaged Quest Partners for several hiring requirements since 2008. Quest has been a true partner to HBS in understanding the organization requirements since 2008. Quest has been a true partner to HBS in understanding the organization and role expectations, providing a short list of excellent candidates and helping us identify and retain and role expectations, providing a short list of excellent candidates and helping us identify and retain several talented and exceptional resources. Given the complexity of the roles, which require several talented and exceptional resources. Given the complexity of the roles, which require candidates to bring together high intellectual acumen, superior consultative skills, strict attention to candidates to bring together high intellectual acumen, superior consultative skills, strict attention to detail, ability to deliver under tight deadlines and high pressure and high degree of networking and detail, ability to deliver under tight deadlines and high pressure and high degree of networking and interpersonal skills, along with the willingness to work in the not-for-profit sector, makes it a interpersonal skills, along with the willingness to work in the not-for-profit sector, makes it a challenging task. Despite this, Quest has been able to find the right candidates for various roles. The challenging task. Despite this, Quest has been able to find the right candidates for various roles. The process was managed well by Quest partners and team members, with appropriate and quick process was managed well by Quest partners and team members, with appropriate and quick response at various stages of the hiring process. I would strongly recommend Quest to other response at various stages of the hiring process. I would strongly recommend Quest to other organizations looking to hire exceptional talent.organizations looking to hire exceptional talent.

- Amrita Chowdhury,- Amrita Chowdhury,Associate Director,Associate Director,

Harvard Business School India Research Centre.Harvard Business School India Research Centre.

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