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Title: Partner – Sector Expert (Capital Goods & Industrial Equipment Manufacturing) – Blue Genes ResearchLocation: Flexible (India) | Part-time, Strategic RoleAbout Blue Genes Research (BGR)Blue Genes Research is a boutique executive search and leadership advisory firm focused on capital-intensive manufacturing and industrial businesses. For over two decades, BGR has helped founders, promoters, and investors across multiple countries de-risk CXO and site-head hiring in complex, growth-intensive sectors.With India’s capital goods and industrial machinery segment seeing strong double-digit growth and driving the current manufacturing and infrastructure cycle, BGR is building a Sector Partner Network and is looking for a Partner – Sector Expert (Capital Goods & Industrial Equipment Manufacturing).The RoleThis is a part-time, strategic, non-operational role for a senior leader from the capital goods and industrial equipment ecosystem who wants to:Stay at the centre of India’s capex and industrial growth story without taking a full-time corporate roleWork directly with promoters and CXOs on leadership and growth decisions in project-heavy, engineering-led businessesMonetize sector insight, relationships, and judgment in a focused, founder-led boutique platformThe selected Partner will work closely with BGR’s Founder & CEO and the internal research team.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a sector face for BGR in Capital Goods & Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (e.g., industrial machinery, process equipment, material handling, construction/infrastructure equipment, engineering systems)Open doors and make warm introductions to promoters, MDs, CEOs, BU Heads, Project Directors, and CHROsCo-shape critical mandates such as MD, CEO, COO, Business/BU Head, Project Head, Country Head, and key functional leadership roles (Manufacturing, Projects, Supply Chain, Service & Aftermarket)Bring practical sector insight into role design, candidate evaluation, and final selection, especially around project cycles, order books, capex, and export ambitionsParticipate in selected client meetings, reviews, and strategic discussionsHelp conceptualize sector-specific offerings such as succession planning for project-centric organizations, leadership for new plants/greenfield facilities, and interim or fractional leadership solutionsThis is not a traditional sales or delivery role. It is a relationship, judgment, and sector credibility role.Ideal ProfileThis role is best suited for a senior professional who has:15–25+ years in capital goods, industrial equipment, engineering products, or related manufacturing and project businessesExperience as MD, CEO, COO, Business/BU Head, P&L Head, Project Director, or senior functional leader in this ecosystemStrong credibility with promoters, CXOs, and senior decision-makers in the capital goods and industrial equipment spaceDeep understanding of project cycles, manufacturing, supply chain, service/aftermarket, and international marketsA preference for a sharp, founder-led, high-trust platform over a large generic consulting setupBandwidth for approximately 8–12 hours per month on a flexible basisPrior executive search experience is not required. Sector depth, credibility, and leadership judgment matter more.Engagement StructurePart-time, strategic engagementRetainer plus performance-linked upsideFlexible working model with no fixed office requirementCommercial details to be discussed confidentially with shortlisted candidates