Recruit a CEO

Recruiting a CEO is the single most important decision a board of directors makes. We help you carry it out in a structured, discreet, and well-founded manner.

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We specialize in CEO recruitment!

Recruiting a CEO is less about finding someone with a strong track record and more about matching the right leadership style to the right situation. A CEO who is right for a growth phase is rarely right for a turnaround, and someone who has succeeded in an owner-managed company faces different conditions in a corporate group.

We therefore always start by defining the assignment: where the company stands, what the owners want to achieve, and what mandate the CEO is actually given. Only then do we go out into the market.

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Systematic mapping instead of advertising

CEO candidates do not apply for positions. We systematically survey the market and discreetly reach out to individuals who are the right fit for the assignment, regardless of whether they are currently considering a change. Through our joint network with Interim Search, we also reach executives who are otherwise difficult to contact.

Our CEO Recruitment Services

Understanding the Mission: We work with the board and the owners to define what the CEO is expected to achieve, within what timeframe, and with what mandate.
Proactive Candidate Attraction: We conduct a broad market survey and reach out to you in complete confidence.
Thorough selection process: We assess business performance, leadership, and integrity; supplement this with occupational psychology tests; and conduct in-depth reference checks at multiple levels.
Project Management and Support: We coordinate the process with the board and are there every step of the way, all the way through to the signing of the agreement and the start of employment.

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We take an outreach-based and proactive approach

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”Talent Search understood our needs right away. They’re fast, personal, and attentive.”

Edith Lau

CEO of Meetric Accounting
”Throughout the process, we as a client have received professional and relevant support to help us make decisions. We’ve been able to focus on the right things and, in doing so, ensure high quality in our recruitment.”

Simon Johansson

Brookhaven Instruments

Other leadership roles we are recruiting for:

COO

Business Unit Manager

Site Manager

Regional Manager

Executive Recruitment

Talent Search ensures fast and efficient recruitment

Using our proven process, we deliver candidates who have been identified, contacted, interviewed, and background-checked within approximately 2.5 weeks. The CEO recruitment process should then take as long as the decision requires—but the necessary information should be on the table early on.

If the company needs leadership in the meantime, we can appoint an interim CEO through our sister company, Interim Search, so that the process does not have to be rushed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CEO Recruitment

How do you ensure confidentiality during a CEO recruitment process?

We can conduct the entire search and the initial discussions without mentioning the company’s name, and we do not disclose the assignment until both the board and the candidate are ready. The current CEO does not need to be informed until the board decides to do so.
How long does it take to recruit a CEO?

We typically present a shortlist of qualified candidates within about 2.5 weeks. After that, the timeline is determined by the board’s process—the entire recruitment process usually takes two to three months until the contract is signed, not including the notice period.
Do you work with the board or with the owners?

With both, depending on how the company is governed. In owner-managed companies, the owner is typically our counterpart; in other cases, it is the chair of the board or a nomination committee. We tailor our reporting to your decision-making process.
Can you appoint an interim CEO in the meantime?

Yes, through our sister company, Interim Search. This is a common arrangement when a CEO leaves on short notice, and it gives the board of directors the time it needs to conduct a thorough search for a permanent replacement.