Global Executive Search

Executive Search and Assessment
Assignment-specific, targeted research, a deep understanding of the industry and an extensive network form the basis of our ability to identify and access relevant talent for an executive search assignment. As part of our executive search and assessment process, we evaluate external and internal candidates for a specific position. Along with the interview process and candidate development, we carefully manage candidate expectations and ensure adequate feedback and communication.

 

«We have fostered a strong advisory culture, as well as a willingness to develop and enrich the set of optionality and search strategies beyond consensus solutions»

 

We gain a thorough understanding of the situation and of all stakeholders through application of the SZJ Framework, and operate a rigorous and systematic process in order to identify and engage with the right candidates.


The challenge for functional leaders has never been greater in the age of digitalisation and globalisation. Our advisory work and framework build on both, with a strong external perspective on our clients’ business, strategy and culture, and incorporate an industry and sector perspective. We introduce a holistic perspective on the functional nature of senior executive and C-Level positions. The broad experience across the listed key positions and various industries have fostered a strong understanding of the key challenges related to these appointments.

A comprehensive assessment of candidates
Our assessment methodology is based on competency interviews, references and our in-depth understanding of the sector and industry. We review candidates against your requirements and broader industry benchmarks.

We present strong and diverse candidates
Our strong network across sectors and geographies and our structured approach ensure that we take a broad, thorough and inventive approach to identification of candidates for leadership roles. We also focus on finding candidates who contribute to increased and desired diversity in order to build a stronger senior management team or board. An identification and engagement with strong female leaders are at the heart of our network and expertise.
 

«Research has made it increasingly clear that companies with more diverse workforces perform better financially»

To attract diverse senior talent, companies should be able to evaluate fairly, use structured interviews and make a comparison of performance. We help companies to determine their current market position and ability to attract and retain diverse talent based on their search process, corporate culture and approach to inclusion.

We provide the following services:

• Design of search processes to incorporate best practice for inclusion and ethical strategies.
• Mapping of diverse talent pools and application of community-building scenarios with the aim of positioning our client among a broader audience of female executives and other under-represented groups.
• Evaluation and people development strategy reviews and recommendations to increase the diversity of the board and senior executive team.
• Succession planning with a focus on increasing diversity in key positions, such as CEO, senior executives and board members, as part of a detailed mapping and assessment of internal and external candidates.
   

Market Mapping
The broad-based application of market mapping ranges from specific positions that must identify potential external successors to a focus on an understanding of under-represented profiles in order to increase diversity in the relevant field and industry.

Market mapping projects are also used to give clients an understanding of the external benchmarks for key positions.

• With strategic introductions, we help to plug key talent into roles as and when they arise at your organisation
• We track suitably qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to meet talent requirements at the executive and board level

• We map the market for high potential talent from diverse backgrounds for your organization, and track it proactively
   

Benchmarking
Benchmark analysis matches internal candidates against the market. The review provides a picture of a strong external candidate profile and the typical experience of a benchmark candidate.