Our vision at Anderson Dhanaraj is to redefine data-informed executive search for human-centered results.

We aspire to seamlessly merge data analytics and human perspectives to bring transparent insights to our clients in a manner that helps them to progress organizationally. We do this work in the context of keeping cognitive diversity and innovation at the forefront of our practice. Simply put, we expect to shift the paradigm on how effective executive search enhances organizational progress.


Differentiators

We realize you have numerous options when considering an executive search firm. At Anderson Dhanaraj, we bring several significant attributes that set us apart from the crowd.

 

Transparent Insights
We bring the cornerstone values of our practice to our clients through a proprietary methodology that allows clients to transparently visualize the progress of their search. Characterized by intuitive visual and digital data analytics our platform gives a clear and concise understanding of each candidate’s suitability relative to the requirements of the search.

 

Cognitive Diversity
Cognitive diversity refers to differences in how team members think about important tasks and activities. Teams that are characterized by a high degree of cognitive diversity bring innovative approaches to both interpreting and solving problems, making decisions, and enhancing the rate of ideation, all factors that are key to organizational effectiveness and progress.

 

Practicing what we Preach!
At Anderson Dhanaraj we truly revel in our differences as partners. We represent both cognitive and demographic diversity and have embraced the factors necessary to harness the power of difference internally and most importantly in terms of what we are able to deliver to our clients.

Principals:

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

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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

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