Executive search

Confidential search for the leaders who shape what comes next.

Retained search for C-level, VP and country manager roles, led by senior recruiters who know the local leadership market personally.

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What we cover

Mandates we take on.

Senior roles where the wrong hire is expensive and discretion matters.

C-suite

CEO, CFO, CTO, COO, CCO and CHRO appointments.

VP & director

Sales, marketing, operations, engineering and finance leaders.

Country & regional managers

Leaders to open or grow a new European market.

Board & non-executive

Independent directors and advisory board members.

Interim leadership

Experienced interim executives available at short notice.

Leadership teams

Building several senior roles for a new entity or market entry.

How it works

From brief to result.

One account manager runs the project. Local recruiters do the searching in each market.

Mandate

We define the role, the profile and the success criteria with your board or CEO.

Week 1

Market map

A full picture of who is out there, including people not on the market.

Week 1 to 3

Approach & assess

Discreet approaches, structured interviews and written assessments.

Week 3 to 6

Shortlist & close

References, offer negotiation and support through the notice period.

Week 6 to 10

Pricing

Simple, agreed upfront.

Retained, three stages

One third on mandate, one third on shortlist, one third on appointment.

Fixed fee option

Agreed upfront for clients who prefer a set budget.

Interim

Day rate for interim executives, with no placement fee.

What you get

Included as standard.

Full market map of the target talent pool
Written assessment report for each finalist
Two or more references per finalist
Strict confidentiality for both sides
Integration check-ins in the first months
Extended replacement guarantee

Example engagement

How a typical project runs.

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ExampleExecutive searchFrance

Appointing a Country Manager to open the French market

Typical client: A software or industrial company expanding from the Nordics or DACH into France.
The challenge: The first hire in a new country sets the tone for everything after it. The right people are employed, well paid and not looking.
How we run it: A senior recruiter in Paris maps the leaders at relevant competitors and adjacent companies, approaches them discreetly in French, and runs structured interviews. Finalists get written assessments and two or more references.

Typical timeline

Week 1Mandate and success profile
Weeks 2 to 3Market map of the talent pool
Weeks 4 to 7Approaches and assessments
Weeks 8 to 10Shortlist, references and offer

You receive

Full market map
Assessment report per finalist
Confidential search under a code name
Integration check-ins

Questions

How do you keep a search confidential?

Searches can run under a code name. Candidates learn the client name only after they have agreed to confidentiality.

Do you approach people who are not looking?

Yes. Most executive appointments come from people who were not actively looking for a role.

How long does an executive search take?

Typically 8 to 12 weeks from mandate to signed offer, depending on the role and market.

Tell us about the role or market.

We reply within one working day with a plan, the recruiters on it and a fixed price.

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