What Is Executive Search?

Executive search actively seeks out the best candidates, even those not looking for a job, unlike traditional recruiting which focuses on active job seekers. This direct outreach is very effective for finding senior leaders, specialists, and other high-impact professionals.

  • Executive or specialized talent
  • Bilingual executives
  • Candidates not found through traditional recruitment methods
  • Discrete recruitment, avoiding competitor awareness
  • Immediate contributors who fit company culture
  • Talent acquisition despite low brand recognition

Why Choose Executive Search?

Smarter Way to Hire

Executive search is more effective than traditional recruiting for hiring senior executives and high-skill talent for these key reasons:

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While most recruiters focus on the 5% of active job seekers, we access the entire talent market. This allows us to engage the other 95% — passive professionals — to find the best possible candidates.

We specialize in finding high-impact talent that traditional methods miss, including senior executives, specialized professionals, and technical experts.

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We fill even hard-to-fill roles within 4–6 months. Our low turnover rates ensure these long-term hires deliver an outstanding return on investment.

We never publicize our searches — keeping your hiring 100% off-market and out of competitors’ sight. This discrete approach is ideal for securing top talent in critical roles and new business ventures.

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Executive Search for High-Caliber Talent

Top Talent, Proven Methodology

Our executive search methodology excels at securing rare, top-tier candidates. Compare its advantages against typical registry-based agencies in the table below.

Executive SearchTraditional Recruitment Agencies
Target AudienceEntire Business Population (100%)Job Seekers Only (5%)
Recruitment MethodDirect approach to the required talentIntroduction from registered candidates
CostPerformance-based, cost-effective recruitment costsStandard performance-based fee
BenefitsSecuring immediate contributors, rare talent, confidential recruitmentQuick replacement for vacancies, efficient matching
Target AudienceExecutive Search
Entire Business Population (100%)
Traditional Recruitment Agencies
Job Seekers Only (5%)
Recruitment MethodExecutive Search
Direct approach to the required talent
Traditional Recruitment Agencies
Introduction from registered candidates
CostExecutive Search
Performance-based, cost-effective recruitment costs
Traditional Recruitment Agencies
Standard performance-based fee
BenefitsExecutive Search
Securing immediate contributors, rare talent, confidential recruitment
Traditional Recruitment Agencies
Quick replacement for vacancies, efficient matching

With over 20 years of executive search experience, we connect you with the ideal talent to solve your hiring challenges.

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