Since 2013, ASTC has been led by Dinesh Arya and Dushyant Arya with a combined experience of more than 75 years. This year marks a proud milestone for ASTC—12 years of shaping leadership journeys, building trust, and creating lasting impact across India and the EMEA region.
Since its inception in 2013, ASTC, under the guidance of Dinesh Arya and Dushyant Arya, has grown into a respected name in executive search, driven by a philosophy that blends experience, intuition, and diligence. With over 7 decades of expertise, their vision has always been clear: leadership hiring is not just about filling a role, it’s about finding the right fit—functionally, culturally, and aspirationally.
Over the last 12 years, ASTC has successfully executed more than 300 searches across industries, cementing its reputation for excellence. The firm has consistently delivered some of the highest closures in executive search, handling senior roles across both staff and line functions with equal depth and precision. Each assignment is treated with a keen eye for detail, ensuring not just capability, but alignment with organizational values, culture, and long-term vision. This holistic evaluation—covering values, culture, behavior, and functional competencies—has led to very high retention rates, a true measure of the firm’s commitment to lasting impact.
ASTC’s strength lies in its domain-agnostic approach,based on deeper understanding of the unique business vision and growth strategy of each company. While the firm has built deep expertise across diverse sectors—consumer, chemical, real estate, manufacturing and industrial, logistics, and life sciences—it has never limited itself to boundaries.
Instead, ASTC has thrived on adaptability, bringing its methodology to varied industries with consistent results. This flexibility, combined with a rigorous yet empathetic approach, has made ASTC a trusted search partner for Indian, private, and multinational companies alike.
At ASTC, the evaluation framework is designed around values, culture, behavior, and functional competencies, enabling a comprehensive leadership assessment. The approach is business-domain agnostic, yet proven strong across multiple sectors. What makes this 12-year journey special is not just the milestones achieved, but the philosophy behind them.
Every search is approached as both science and art. Modern tools and technology help map talent, but it is the intuition, persistence, and human understanding that bring depth to every closure. The belief that leadership is defined not only by skills but also by character has guided ASTC in every step—and the outcomes speak for themselves.
With one of the highest closure rates in the retained executive search landscape. As ASTC steps into its next chapter, the mission remains the same: to stand alongside organizations not just as a search partner, but as an advisor and ally in building leadership for the future. The journey of 12 years is both a celebration and a promise—to continue delivering excellence, building trust, and shaping leadership that lasts. Hiring for long lasting performance.