We specialize in C-suite and Board-level executive search. We work with pioneering organizations to identify and engage leaders who drive lasting impact and shape the future. With deep industry insight, national and global reach, and an unwavering commitment to discretion, we build leadership teams that define industries.
Whether guiding a CEO succession, strengthening client's leadership bench, or entering a new market - First Quadrants stands as a strategic partner at the intersection of vision and talent.
Because the right leader doesn’t just occupy a role - they elevate it.
The Visionary
Vikas Ruparelia
Founder and Leadership Strategist
With over three decades of experience in executive search and strategic talent advisory, Vikas Ruparelia is a trusted partner to boards and promoters looking to shape high-impact leadership teams. As Founder of First Quadrants, Vikas brings a deep understanding of the evolving business landscape, combined with an intuitive grasp of what makes a leader thrive in today’s dynamic environment.
Vikas has successfully led CXO-level mandates across various industry, working closely with mid-sized enterprises, high-growth startups, and large conglomerates. His strength lies in not just identifying exceptional leadership talent, but in aligning people strategy with business intent—ensuring long-term organizational success.
His approach is collaborative, data-informed, and sharply focused on culture-fit—an often underestimated yet mission-critical factor in leadership hiring.
At First Quadrants, Vikas anchors the firm’s philosophy of "Precision in Leadership Hiring" - ensuring that every placement is not just a hire, but a cornerstone for growth.
The Vision
We envision a world where transformative growth is led by visionary leadership.
Our mission is to connect ambitious enterprises with exceptional C-suite leaders - individuals who not only bring strategic expertise to complex challenges but also embody the ethos, values, and future vision of the organizations they serve.
We strive to be the executive search partner of choice for global businesses - trusted to deliver high-impact leaders who shape industries, inspire innovation, and drive enduring success. Through a steadfast commitment to excellence, discretion, and strategic alignment, we build leadership teams that don’t just meet expectations - they redefine them.
We envision a future where every leadership mandate is not merely a placement, but a decisive move toward long-term performance, culture alignment, and competitive advantage.
The Journey
First Quadrants was founded by a singular mission: to elevate the standard of executive search with a focused, strategic approach.
An offshoot of RightMatch HR - a trusted name in mid and senior-level hiring - First Quadrants emerged to meet the growing demand for specialized leadership hiring. What began as a focused practice has now evolved into a premier executive search firm, trusted by industry-leading organizations to deliver transformative leadership across sectors. Led by seasoned executive search professionals, we bring decades of experience in building leadership teams that drive growth and innovation.
Our work spans founder-led ventures, high-growth enterprises, and legacy businesses - each mandate treated as a mission-critical partnership. We chose depth over volume, relationships over transactions, and lasting impact over short-term wins. Each mandate we take on is treated as a strategic partnership, and each placement as a defining business decision.
At the core of our approach lies discipline, discretion, and deep industry insight. We operate at the intersection of business strategy and human potential—translating vision into leadership.
Today, First Quadrants stands as a trusted advisor in the Leadership search space - not just identifying top-tier talent, but shaping leadership that builds the future.
Why Us
Boardroom Credibility
We engage at the promoter, board, and investor level-bringing a sharp understanding of what’s at stake. Our consultative approach ensures alignment with long-term business vision, not just short-term role requirements.
Deep Market Intelligence
With decades of domain expertise across industries, we offer access to elite, often inaccessible leadership talent. Our mapping is rigorous, discreet, and insight rich-ensuring you meet candidates who are not just qualified, but transformational.
Culture-First Approach
Success in the C-suite goes beyond capability-it hinges on chemistry, culture, and context. Our process is designed to evaluate intangible leadership traits that make or break executive fit and longevity.
Bespoke
Every mandate is led by a senior partner, tailored from the ground up, and executed with discretion and urgency. We don’t recycle resumes—we build leadership narratives that are unique to your organization’s story and scale.
Confidentiality
We operate with the highest degree of confidentiality and integrity. Whether you're replacing a sitting executive, preparing for a leadership shift, or planning an unannounced transformation, we guard your intent as if it were our own.
