Banashankari
Antal International

Bangalore, India

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WHO WE ARE

About Us

Leadership Search Grounded in Business Understanding

In our executive search practice, we believe that the right leadership appointment can shape the direction, culture and performance of an organization. We work to understand the business behind every role—the strategy, operating environment, leadership expectations and culture—so that our search is focused on more than matching a résumé to a job description.

We bring a business-led perspective to executive search, informed by more than 24 years of experience in global organizations across renewable energy, engineering, manufacturing, EPC, technology, and industrial sectors. Our experience at organizations including Enercon, Nordex, Acciona, Oracle and Bosch has shaped our understanding of complex businesses and the leaders who help them grow.

As an independent, entrepreneur-led practice and a partner of Antal International, we combine our own leadership experience and client relationships with Antal’s established executive recruitment platform and international network.

Our Approach

We begin by listening. We work to understand the role in its wider organizational context, clarify the outcomes expected, and engage with clients and candidates through a structured, transparent process. We value long-term relationships, thoughtful communication and a clear understanding of what success means for both the organization and the individual.

WHO WE ARE
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Uttang Dutt

24+ Years of Corporate Leadership, Applied to Executive Search

Uttang Dutt, a Chartered Accountant by profession, with over 24 years of experience across general management, finance, manufacturing, banking, controlling, accounting, taxation and compliance.

He has held senior leadership positions with global organizations including Enercon, Nordex, Acciona, Oracle and Bosch, working across renewable energy, engineering, manufacturing, EPC, technology and industrial sectors. His career has progressed through roles including Chief Financial Officer, Board Director, and Managing Director.

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Meet Our managing partner

Valentina Dutt

Entrepreneurial Experience, People Management and Relationship Building

Valentina Dutt, with a B.com degree and an Intermediate CA qualification began her professional career with HDFC Bank in the phone banking unit and gained valuable experience in customer interaction, communication and service-oriented business.

She subsequently ventured into entrepreneurship, starting a food-based franchisee and subsequently a restaurant and gained firsthand exposure to managing operations, working with people, handling challenges and understanding the demands of running a business.

Through her experience she has developed a strong understanding of customer relationships, people management and importance of trust building.

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Our Industry and Domain Expertise

Industry Experience

·       Renewable Energy

·       Manufacturing

·       Engineering

·       EPC

·       Information Technology and Enterprise Software

·       Shared services / GCC

Domain Knowledge

·       General Management

·       Accounting / Finance / Controlling / Tax

·       Administration

Our Industry and Domain Expertise

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Why Work With Us?

A Business-Led Approach to Executive Search

We believe effective executive search starts with understanding the business challenge. Our work is guided by the following principles:

With 130+ offices across 35+ countries, we access global talent while staying focused on African markets.

Enterprise-Level Perspective

Experience as a CFO, Board Director and Managing Director enables engagement with leadership requirements in the context of strategy, financial performance, operations, governance and organizational priorities.

Cross-Industry Understanding

Having worked across multiple sectors and global operating environments, I bring a broad perspective to the different business models, challenges and leadership capabilities that organizations require.

Structured and Accountable Execution

My background in finance, compliance, governance and operational leadership informs a disciplined approach to defining requirements, managing stakeholders and maintaining clarity throughout an engagement.

A Wider Network Through Antal

Our association with Antal International connects our practice to an established executive recruitment platform and international network. We combine this reach with our own business understanding, local relationships and hands-on commitment.

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

To connect organizations with leadership talent that understands their business priorities, strengthens their teams and supports sustainable growth.

Our Vision

To build a trusted executive search practice recognized for business understanding, thoughtful partnerships and lasting talent relationships.

Our Values

·        Integrity — We communicate transparently and act responsibly.

·        Understanding — We take time to understand the business and the people behind every search.

·        Partnership — We build enduring relationships with clients, candidates and our professional network.

·        Ownership — We bring commitment, accountability and discipline to our work.

·        Learning — We remain curious, collaborative and open to new perspectives.

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