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Using cognitive diversity to leverage organizational progress is the foundational cornerstone of our practice, both in terms of what we bring to clients and how we operate internally. As the firm’s executive partners, we have harnessed our own distinct differences in cognitive style to structure a truly innovative approach to executive search. Simply put, we practice what we preach related to recognizing, implementing, and benefiting from the use of cognitive diversity.

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David L. Anderson
Executive Partner and Principal Consultant
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Dr. Cheruba Dhanaraj
Dr. Cheruba A. Dhanaraj
Executive Partner and Principal Consultant
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Founded in 2024, Anderson Dhanaraj Executive Search represents the intersection of the experience, professional passions and aspirations of the firm’s founding partners, David Anderson and Dr. Cheruba Dhanaraj. David Anderson’s long career in college admission plus his tech startup experience combined with Dr. Dhanaraj’s background in talent acquisition, counseling and psychometric assessment, cast the right mix of theory, practice and innovation necessary to form a firm with a truly disruptive approach to executive talent acquisition.
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Principals:

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

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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

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.

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