The Right C: Decoding C-Level Hiring for Business Success

Event Details

Organized by: StepUP HR in collaboration with NHRD Network
Date: 6th February 2026.
Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Moderator: Mr Rajiv Gupta, Joint MD RSWM.

  • Breakfast & Networking: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
  • Roundtable Discussion: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Venue: Leela Ambience
Format: Exclusive, by-invitation Breakfast Roundtable

Background

The strength of any organization lies in its leadership. As businesses expand and diversify, the stakes of C-level hiring have never been higher. The right leadership team not only drives financial performance but also defines organizational culture, innovation, and long-term sustainability.

Yet, identifying the right fit at the C-suite level remains one of the most nuanced challenges — balancing competence, cultural alignment, and strategic foresight. This roundtable aims to unpack what truly defines the “right hire” at the top, the common pitfalls organizations face, and the evolving expectations from leadership in today’s business ecosystem.

Objective

To engage industry leaders in a meaningful exchange of experiences and insights on:

  • How to make the right C-level hire in a fast-changing business environment
  • DOs and DON’Ts of selecting and onboarding leadership talent
  • What decision-makers look for when appointing their senior-most executives

Theme

“The Right C: Getting C-Level Hiring Right — Lessons, Insights, and Pitfalls”

Participants

An exclusive, invitation-only gathering of 20–25 distinguished leaders, including:

  • Owners / Promoters of companies with ₹1000 crore+ turnover
  • Founders / Co-founders of startups with 500+ employees
  • CEOs of enterprises with ₹2000 crore+ turnover
  • CHROs of organizations with ₹5000 crore+ turnover

Agenda (2.5-Hour Breakfast Roundtable)

Time Agenda Item Details
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Networking Breakfast Informal networking and introductions over breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks By StepUP HR and NHRD Leadership
9:10 AM – 9:25 AM Keynote Conversation: “The DNA of a Great C-Level Hire” Setting the tone with key insights on leadership hiring
9:25 AM – 10:50 AM Roundtable Discussion

Moderated dialogue covering:

  • Strategic alignment in leadership selection
  • Evaluating beyond résumé: mindset, agility, and values
  • Balancing governance, promoter vision, and culture
  • Common mistakes and best practices in C-suite hiring
10:50 AM – 11:00 AM Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways Summary, acknowledgments, and next steps

Expected Outcomes

  • Actionable insights and frameworks for effective C-level hiring
  • Development of a thought-leadership white paper: “The Right C: Insights from India’s Top Leaders on C-Level Hiring”
  • Strengthened collaboration between StepUP HR, NHRD, and leading business houses
  • Enhanced brand positioning of both partners as strategic enablers of leadership excellence

Event Positioning

This exclusive breakfast roundtable brings together a select group of decision-makers shaping India’s corporate future. Through open, experience-based discussion, StepUP HR and NHRD aim to foster a community of leaders who understand that the right C-level hire is not just about filling a position — it’s about shaping the future of their organizations.

Once you confirm your participation, We will send a personal invitation to mark your esteemed presence

  1. A formal invitation email draft for participants (with RSVP, tone, and branding), and/or
  2. A one-page event flyer/summary which we will be using for event.
  3. We will request you to block your calendar for the event.

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