Redefining data-informed
executive search for
human-centered results

We see a different kind of landscape ahead.

It’s one where the search begins with understanding—both of your existing team and the leadership you seek to build. Then, with our singular approach, the possibilities become endless and the results accurate. At Anderson Dhanaraj Executive Search, we focus not only on finding candidates who will thrive in your organizational culture but also on ensuring that they bring cognitive diversity to your team. Our approach is aimed at boosting performance and positively impacting your organization. 

Our Focus

Higher Education | Technology | Insurance | Healthcare | Construction | Engineering | Design | Non-Profit

Your Niche is Our Expertise
Our niche is defined by acquiring executive talent for C-suite, leadership, and strategic positions for smaller and medium-sized organizations, in a highly personalized manner, using innovative technology coupled with human expertise.

Comprehensive Understanding
Through our founding partners and associates, we bring experience and networks that enable us to conduct work with Fortune 500 corporations, early-stage companies, and non-profit organizations.

Inclusion Counts
We highly value diversity and inclusion, both within our firm and in the work we do for our clients. We provide organizations with a diverse and well qualified pool of candidates while operating locally, nationally, and globally.

Transparent Insights

Data analysis in executive search has been limited to behavioral assessments of candidates  that provide profiles assisting in matching candidates to positions. While this is a helpful approach, we believe profile matching can undermine cognitive diversity. Therefore, we prioritize measuring the cognitive styles of candidates and matching them with your organization’s culture, needs, and values. Our approach is distinguished by clarity, integrity, and transparency, which can help you understand candidates better and save time, money, and resources. 

Begin Your Search

Like everything we do it begins with a conversation.

If you are representing a company or organization that needs to find executive talent please contact us directly to schedule a call or submit your contact information and we will reach out to you to schedule a conversation. If you are a candidate seeking an executive position, please submit your information.

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Principals:

Cheruba A. Dhanaraj, Ph.D,
David L. Anderson

+1 209.645.2577
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Dr. Cheruba Dhanaraj

Dr. Cheruba A. Dhanaraj

Executive Partner and Principal Consultant

Dr. Cheruba Dhanaraj, has over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, psychometric assessment, organizational development, consulting, and psychotherapy. She has practiced in India, the Middle East, and the United States. Her expertise has helped organizations grow and thrive, making her a trusted advisor to many.

Dr. Dhanaraj holds a Ph.D. in Counseling and three master’s degrees in business management, Counseling Psychology, and Research, respectively. In her leisure time, Dr. D enjoys traveling with her family, trying new Indian fusion foods, and spending time with her parents while indulging in a warm cup of chai.

Photo: David L. Anderson

David L. Anderson

Executive Partner and Principal Consultant

David Anderson brings extensive experience as a startup founder, advisor, and consultant in the areas of business and education. His background encompasses over three decades of leadership and advisory roles in both for-profit and non-profit organizations in multiple spaces, with primary experience in college admission. David has parlayed his significant experience in recruitment, selection, placement, and retention from his career in higher education into a passion for executive search. David’s work has been guided by his understanding that diverse teams produce innovative outcomes.

David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management from Hartwick College and a Master of Science in Higher Education Leadership from Syracuse University. He currently lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan with his wife, Diane, and their Golden Retriever, Dory

If you are a potential candidate and would like to become a part of our database to be considered for future positions, please submit your information below. We will only respond if we have an open position that we deem meets your qualifications.

To schedule a call please fill out our contact form. We will respond swiftly to schedule a time for a conversation regarding your needs.