Recruit a COO

The COO translates strategy into day-to-day operations. We’ll help you find an operations manager who can make the business run smoothly in practice.

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We specialize in recruiting COOs!

The COO role varies from company to company. Sometimes it encompasses production and logistics, sometimes the entire supply chain, and sometimes everything except sales and product development. What they all have in common is that the COO is responsible for turning strategy into reality—and that the role stands or falls on the relationship with the CEO.

We therefore place great emphasis on defining the role’s relationship with the CEO before we begin the search. A lack of clarity in this area is the most common reason why a COO hire doesn’t work out.

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We reach operational managers with a proven track record of scaling operations

We analyze the market and discreetly reach out to operational executives who have led similar changes—whether in growth, efficiency improvements, or post-acquisition integration. We match candidates based on your specific situation, not on a general executive profile.

Our COO Recruitment Offer

Understanding Your Needs: We define the scope of the role, its mandate, and its interfaces with the CEO and the rest of the executive team.
Proactive Candidate Attraction: We identify and contact the right candidates directly, with complete confidentiality.
Thorough selection process: We evaluate operational performance, leadership, and the ability to build structure without slowing down the pace.
Project Management and Support: We manage the process and serve as a sounding board until an agreement is reached.

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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:

CEO

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 decision can take as long as it needs to—but the screening process shouldn’t.

We handle the entire process and can provide an interim solution through our sister company, Interim Search, in the meantime.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hiring a COO

When does a company need a COO?

This is most often the case when the CEO doesn’t have enough time to handle both marketing and operations, when the business is growing faster than the organizational structure can keep up, or when multiple units need to be integrated following an acquisition. We’ll help you determine whether you need a COO or stronger functional managers.
How do you draw the line between a CEO and a COO?

The CEO is responsible for strategy, stakeholder engagement, and ultimate accountability. The COO is responsible for implementation in day-to-day operations. The division of responsibilities must be documented in writing and agreed upon before the recruitment process begins—otherwise, friction will arise within six months.
What are the backgrounds of your COO candidates?

Common career paths include production manager, site manager, business unit manager, supply chain manager, or former CEO of a smaller company. The most suitable background depends on where your greatest operational challenge lies.
How soon can we see the candidates?

We typically present an initial selection of candidates who have been screened, interviewed, and had their backgrounds checked within approximately 2.5 weeks of the requirements profile being approved.