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Augusta Mirchandani (formerly Aiken)

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Founder / CEO

Augusta Mirchandani (Aiken) is the Founder and CEO of AAA Global and host of Connect With Purpose. Today, she is regarded as a trusted adviser to some of the most competitive institutions in quantitative and discretionary finance, partnering directly with founders and trading leaders on their most sensitive, high-stakes hires.

Under her leadership, AAA Global has become internationally known for its discretion, precision, and high standards. Combining contingency agility with executive search rigour, Augusta delivers speed and depth without compromising quality, guided by expertise, confidentiality, and commercial excellence.

With over a decade on both sides of the search spectrum, including experience, Augusta is recognised as both a recruiter and a strategic partner, shaping leadership teams in global finance.

Why the Best Women Recruiters Keep Leaving Your Firm
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April 2, 2026

Why the Best Women Recruiters Keep Leaving Your Firm

IntroductionWelcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Augusta Mirchandani, founder and CEO of a global recruiting organization spanning five countries. Together, they tackle a critical and persistent issue in the recruitment industry: why the best women recruiters keep leaving their firms—even when they consistently outperform their peers.Drawing on 13+ years of experience in the quant and discretionary finance space, Augusta Mirchandani shares her perspective on how outdated structures and "laddish" cultures hinder women's long-term success, why high-performing women often feel unsupported or sidelined, and what needs to change to build inclusive, high-impact recruitment environments. She offers actionable advice for male founders who want to truly empower women on their teams, insights into the habits of million-dollar billers, and discusses how her own leadership evolved after becoming a mother.Whether you’re a leader loo…
Guest: Augusta Mirchandani (formerly Aiken)
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