Executive search
We find executives who are a good fit for your company, provide added value, engage in continuous training and education and have the potential for further development.
Philosophy
For us, consultants are partners. We assume full entrepreneurial responsibility for each assignment. We have a strong personal interest in maintaining a long-term, successful and excellent relationship with our clients and candidates.
We only accept assignments we believe we can carry out professionally and to the full satisfaction of all involved within a short period of time.
We conduct each search – from the initial briefing to the conclusion – personally and without the involvement of any junior consultants. As an extension of our client, we speak with potential candidates respectfully and on equal terms. Interviews are also conducted exclusively by the partners.
Method
The basis of each search is a detailed, personal briefing meeting with the client. Only after we understand the position and the company and its culture and values in-depth is it possible to fill the position successfully.
Our consulting approach
In order to be able to present the best qualified candidates at the end of a search, it is necessary to think outside the box and to consider people from industries that enable a transfer of knowledge.
A central element of success of each search is a methodical assessment of the companies included in the list of target companies.
To do so, we use publicly accessible platforms, the personal contacts of our consultants, the specific network of our knowledge partners and – in special cases – highly specialized contact researchers. At the same time, we work with industry experts to expand the search to include other companies that seem expedient.
Extraordinary individuals have many choices. As an extension of our clients, our job is to interest candidates in the position and attract them to the company.
We check references – upon request, at the beginning of the search process. This enables us to assess the sustainability of the candidates’ track record as well as their personality at an early stage. The structured interview and science-based online tests form the basis for a thorough and comprehensive assessment of the candidates.
We support candidates in their new positions and also share information with our clients in regular interviews.
Fees
We work with guaranteed fixed fees. The amount of our fee is based on the amount of time spent on consulting, the complexity and international scope of the search and the importance of the position.
As our fee is agreed in advance and is not defined as a percentage of the salary, there is at no point an incentive for us to recommend candidates with higher salary expectations or to exclude potential internal candidates who work at the client’s company.
Guarantees
If a candidate we have recommended leaves the company within six to twelve months (depending on the position and fee) for reasons that are demonstrably due to his/her lack of professional qualifications, we will work to find a replacement for no additional fee. Only any expenses incurred will be charged.
If a search project is not completed within the specified period of time, we will continue to work to find a candidate until the position is filled successfully at no additional charge.
A key element of our business policy is that we do not actively contact the employees of our clients for positions at other client companies. This rule applies to the department or division for which we provide consulting. It remains in effect for the duration of the business relationship, but not less than two years.