Executive search
The right choice of a top manager is an investment in the future of your business. We will help you find a talented executive who shares your values and has the experience needed to achieve ambitious goals.
Executives such as CEO, CFO, and COO define strategic development directions, ensure financial stability, and optimize company processes. Finding such professionals requires a specialized approach focused on a detailed analysis of their experience, professional qualities, and potential to work effectively in your company.
The recruitment of top executives comes with its own challenges: lengthy negotiations, a complex candidate evaluation process, and the need to assess strategic thinking. Additionally, balancing company expectations with candidate demands is crucial. Our experts have in-depth market knowledge and will help you attract the best leaders for your team.
We will find for you:
- CEO (Chief Executive Officer) - Executive Director
- General Manager (GM) - General Director
- Managing Director (MD) - Executive Manager
- CFO (Chief Financial Officer) - Financial Director
- COO (Chief Operating Officer) - Operating Director
- CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) - Marketing Director
- CTO (Chief Technology Officer) - Chief Technical Director
- CIO (Chief Information Officer) - Chief Information Director
- CHRO (Chief Human Resources Officer) - HR Director
- CDO (Chief Digital Officer) - Digital Director
- CSO (Chief Strategy Officer) - Strategy Director
- CRO (Chief Revenue Officer) - Revenue Director
- CPO (Chief Product Officer) - Product Director
The importance of choosing the right executives
Hiring top managers is not just about reviewing resumes. It involves an in-depth evaluation of leadership qualities, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage large teams. Selecting the right executive is a key factor in the long-term success of your business. However, finding such talent is not easy. The search process can be lengthy, negotiations complex, and evaluating candidates requires a deep understanding of their achievements and potential.
Our approach to executive search
1. Needs analysis
We carefully study your business goals and job requirements to identify the most suitable candidates for your company. You will gain a clear understanding of the talent pool available in the market, their motivations, and salary expectations. This helps you save time by focusing only on the most promising candidates, improving the efficiency of your hiring process.
2. Candidate search
We use multiple channels for sourcing and selecting candidates, including traditional job platforms, social media, industry-specific networks, and personal recommendations. You will gain access to a diverse candidate pool from various sources to give you the biggest choices. This helps to find top professionals, even in a highly competitive market.
3. Candidate evaluation
We conduct a thorough assessment, including interviews, professional skills tests, and reference checks. You will gain a detailed evaluation of each candidate, allowing you to make an informed hiring decision. This helps to reduce the risk of hiring unsuitable candidates and ensure that the chosen executive fits both the technical requirements and the corporate culture of your company.
4. Candidate selection
We provide you with a shortlist of the best candidates and assist in making the final choice. You will gain a clear comparison of candidates along with expert recommendations on the best fit for your company This helps you make a faster decision while saving time on additional selection stages, ensuring the chosen candidate aligns perfectly with your team.
5. Guarantees
We only take on projects we are confident in delivering and offer a guarantee of up to six months for a free replacement if necessary. You will gain additional assurance that your choice is backed by professional support This helps you to minimize financial risks in case a candidate does not meet expectations and ensure stability in your hiring process.
We will guide you through every stage of this process—from initial assessment to final negotiations. Our deep understanding of each company’s unique needs allows us to find the perfect leader to drive your business forward.
Сompleted projects for the selection of top managers
Recruitment an IT director for an international auto-holding
- Timeframe: 6 weeks
- Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Client's request:
The client aimed to completely rebuild the company’s IT infrastructure after separating from a dealer whose platform the company had previously used.
Project implementation:
A detailed market analysis was conducted on companies with a similar profile (in terms of size, international operations, and development stage—either newly established or post-restructuring). Based on this analysis, a list of potential candidates was created.
Project results:
We presented the client with six candidates who met the profile requirements. Two finalists were selected, and one accepted the offer and started working. The new IT director completed the assigned task 1.5 times faster than the planned timeframe and continued developing the company's IT infrastructure.
Recruitment of HR Director for a Fashion Retail Company
- Timeframe: 8 weeks
- Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Client's request:
After rapid but unsystematic growth, the company needed to systematize all processes. They required an experienced HR director with retail experience who could build all HR processes from scratch. It was crucial to find a person with a strong character capable of "selling" the changes to employees.
Project implementation:
Candidate selection was carried out through a personal network of consultant contacts and recommendations within the market. The search focused on candidates with retail experience and a systematic approach to HR management.
Project results:
Five candidates were presented, from which one was selected. The candidate joined the company and successfully began establishing HR processes.
Recruitment a Technical Director for a Manufacturing Holding (Mineral Extraction)
- Timeframe: 3 month
- Location: Ukraine, Europe
Client's request:
Find a candidate with a mining education and an understanding of open-pit mining principles, who would be responsible for all operational processes at three plants and a quarry, leaving the owner to focus only on strategic development.
Project implementation:
Companies within this industry were selected, and their employees were analyzed. An additional challenge in the search was the combination of an authoritarian management style with the readiness to implement the owner's decisions.
Project results:
Nine candidates from various countries were presented, and one candidate received a job offer.
Recruitment a CTO for a New Office of an IT Product Company
- Timeframe: 1 month
- Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Client's request:
Find a CTO for a new office of an IT product company (product — betting) with personal programming experience and experience in similar projects, fluent in English, and ready to quickly build and manage an autonomous development team.
Project implementation:
The search was highly targeted, taking into account a large number of technical requirements (experience with Java stack and AWS cloud).
Project results:
Three candidates were presented, one received an offer, and within three weeks of the first interview with the client, they started working.
Recruitment a Chief Financial Officer for a marketing startup
- Timeframe: 6 weeks
- Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Client's request:
The client needed a CFO for a marketing startup—an operator of a multi-brand loyalty program. The ideal candidate had to have experience in retail, knowledge of IFRS, and fluent English.
Project implementation::
The search was conducted through direct contact with large retail chains. The challenge was not only to find a qualified CFO but also to "sell" the startup idea and its financial prospects.
Project results::
Five candidates were presented, and one received an offer. This candidate successfully passed the probation period and later took on the role of acting COO after the project launch, replacing the initial executive.