the right leaders for strategic growth.

Executive search is the specialized search for C-level talent for top positions such as CEO, CFO, COO, CMO, or CHRO. Unlike traditional recruitment, this often happens proactively via direct search: even the best candidates who are not actively searching are approached if they can make a difference for an organisation.

An executive assessment is a thorough evaluation of a candidate for a strategic leadership role. In addition to experience and domain expertise, leadership competencies, strategic thinking, decision-making, adaptability, and alignment with organisational culture are assessed. The goal is to support organisations in making a well-considered hiring decision.

Traditional recruitment focuses on filling an open position through a broader recruitment process, attracting and evaluating candidates based on the requested profile. Executive search is a specialized approach for strategic roles and leadership positions: suitable candidates are proactively identified and discreetly approached, even when they are not actively looking. This approach is focused to find the leader who fits the strategic context and ambitions of the organisation. Interim management provides a solution when an organisation temporarily needs specific leadership expertise, for example during an unexpected departure, a transformation or change process, or a temporary capacity need.

The turnaround time depends on the complexity of the role and the scarcity of the requested profile. Quality and the right match always take precedence over speed, although our extensive network ensures that the timeline is tightly managed in consultation with the client.

Filling top positions requires the utmost discretion, both for the hiring organisation and for the candidate who may still be employed in a top role elsewhere. A good executive search firm handles every process with the necessary confidentiality, from initial contact to placement.

Executive search is the best choice when dealing with a strategic top position, a scarce or highly specific profile, or when discretion and speed are crucial. Also in confidential succession plans, hard-to-fill vacancies via traditional channels, or the search for a unique profile that can truly propel an organisation forward, executive search offers the targeted approach that traditional recruitment cannot match.

Headhunting is often a component of executive search. It is a targeted form of recruitment where potential candidates are proactively approached for a specific role. Unlike traditional recruitment, where candidates apply for a vacancy, headhunting also targets professionals who are not actively seeking a new challenge. This approach is primarily used for scarce, specialized, or executive profiles.