Precision in Every Search.
Integrity in Every Shipment.
A Kolkata-headquartered firm serving clients in India and the USA in two fields: technical talent and international trade.
Who We Are
At Quay Quest, we believe lasting partnerships come from attention to detail. In hiring, that means understanding the hardware, software and systems behind every role. In trade, it means knowing every product, certificate and shipping deadline behind every order.
We are an enterprise technical search partner working where semiconductor engineering, cloud infrastructure, enterprise applications and intelligent automation meet. The global technology market needs more than standard recruitment. It needs specialists who track niche talent pools and understand next-generation industries. Our consultants work closely with innovators and technical employers, so each search is tailored to the exact demands of the role.
We go beyond conventional CV screening. Our consultants apply real technical diligence to identify, assess and place the top 5% of engineering and leadership talent. Our clients range from deep-tech start-ups scaling their core R&D teams to multinational semiconductor companies hiring senior leaders.
Through our export division, we apply the same discipline to trade, connecting regional producers in India with buyers around the world.
50 Years Heritage • Producer Direct
Rooted in India's agricultural heartlands with modern compliance
Dual-Core Excellence
Quay Quest combines the agility of specialized tech recruiters with the scale and logistical precision of an international trading merchant.
Our Vision
To be the definitive global talent partner for high-growth engineering, semiconductor, AI and deep-tech enterprises, and a trusted gateway for international buyers sourcing quality products from India.
Our Mission
To deliver precise, domain-fluent hiring that leads to long-term fit, retention and measurable business value, and to supply export products that consistently meet international quality and compliance standards.
Our Values
The principles that govern our interactions with engineering leaders, passive candidates, and international trading houses.
| Value | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| Precision | We send fewer, better-matched candidates and correctly specified products. We never flood your inboxes with unscreened CVs or unverified commodity lots. |
| Domain Depth | Our people understand the technology and products they work with. Our recruiters speak RTL and cloud architecture; our export desk understands moisture thresholds and phytosanitary protocols. |
| Accountability | We own the outcome, from the first brief to final delivery. In hiring, that extends past onboarding into role ramp-up; in trade, it extends from enquiry to port loading. |
| Transparency | Clear terms, honest timelines and complete documentation. No undisclosed markups, no misleading candidate profiles, and full export compliance. |
Leadership
Quay Quest is led by senior professionals with hands-on experience in corporate technology leadership and global executive search.
Paul Pradhan
Senior leader with extensive expertise across corporate executive search, talent strategy, and cross-border partnerships.
paul.pradhan@quayquest.comAniruddha Dutta
Strategic leader spearheading enterprise client relationships, technical domain practices, and global commodities trade operations.
aniruddha.dutta@quayquest.com