CEO Search

We recognize that selecting a CEO is part of an ongoing journey, not the final step. The CEO role is distinct. The role is unique, and the evolving context requires a clear, pragmatic understanding of both the business and leadership needs.

CEO Search

ContexT of CEO Role
  • Every CEO has a mandate: The mandate defines stakeholder expectations, setting goals, standards, and providing the CEO with the resources and boundaries to succeed.
  • A CEO’s mandate requires understanding stakeholder expectations and clearly communicating the organization’s purpose to employees.
  • The mandate goes beyond profit, shaped by economic context, industry trends, and the company’s specific situation.
  • The Board ensures transparency and confidentiality in CEO searches, balancing involvement with candidate privacy.
  • A clearly defined process between the Board and committees maintains fairness, confidentiality, and stakeholder communication.
Definition of the Role Profile
  • We develop and refine the role description, ensuring it includes the necessary competencies, experience, and mindset for success.
  • Our approach ensures the role aligns with your organization’s strategic goals and future needs.
  • A well-defined role profile ensures a focused search, identifying candidates with the right competencies, experience, and cultural fit.
Candidate Development and Evaluation
  • Leveraging our research and global network, we identify a pool of candidates who meet the role profile and organizational needs.
  • We ensure candidates possess the right competencies and long-term compatibility with your organization.
  • We assess candidates based on their competencies, experience, and alignment with your culture, values, and strategic goals.
  • Our process includes detailed interviews and feedback from key stakeholders to ensure suitability.
Shortlist Candidature
  • We expand reference checks and support contract negotiations to ensure alignment on terms.
  • We prepare clear documentation for the Board and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and compliance.
Coordination with the Search Committee
  • We facilitate alignment with the decision-making committee, ensuring clarity on the role and candidate profile.
  • This supports informed, effective decision-making throughout the search process.

Finding the right CEO is about securing the leadership that will drive long-term success and innovation. Engaging top candidates requires relationship building and emotional intelligence.

Matthias Schulthess

Thought Leadership