James Douglas India has announced the appointment of Nupur Mehta as Managing Partner, a move that further enhances the firm’s capabilities in leadership advisory and professional search. With more than ten years of specialized experience in leadership hiring, executive recruitment, and succession planning, she brings a deep understanding of how effective leadership strategies can drive organizational success. Her expertise spans across working with emerging startups as well as global corporations, consistently helping them build resilient leadership teams and robust succession frameworks.
Nupur’s career has been marked by her ability to align leadership planning with long-term business objectives. She has partnered with organizations at different stages of growth to identify, attract, and nurture senior leadership talent that not only meets immediate business needs but also ensures sustainability and continuity in the long run. This approach has made her a trusted advisor for boards and C-suite executives seeking to future-proof their leadership pipelines.
Her commitment goes beyond executive recruitment—she has been a strong advocate of embedding leadership development within organizational culture. Nupur is also deeply passionate about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and continues to promote initiatives that create equitable opportunities for leaders from diverse backgrounds. By doing so, she enables companies to foster innovation and inclusivity at the highest levels of leadership.
An alumna of SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Nupur brings both academic excellence and practical insights to her role. Her professional journey reflects a blend of strategic thinking, people-centric focus, and an unwavering belief in leadership as a cornerstone of business transformation.
Speaking about her new role, the firm highlighted that “Her appointment at James Douglas India marks an exciting new chapter, strengthening the firm’s leadership advisory and professional search capabilities while empowering organizations to unlock their leadership potential.”
With Nupur Mehta stepping into this leadership position, James Douglas India is well positioned to expand its influence in the executive search and leadership consulting space. The firm aims to leverage her experience to further help organizations identify future-ready leaders, drive growth, and build cultures that thrive on diversity and innovation.
