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Recruitment of CEOs and Business Leaders

Picking the right CEO is super important for a company's direction, culture, and how profitable it is. The first decisions in the role set the strategy, but any wrong move can quickly cost time and market trust. That's why you need a selection process that brings together industry know-how, leadership assessment, and a great personal fit, all without taking forever. With us, you'll get 2–4 pre-validated top candidates within 1–3 days, with totally clear pricing and very little recruitment risk.

150+ successful interim assignments completed

Tailored process, transparent partnership, and an exclusive network of interim leaders

“We help you quickly find the right HR consultant to strengthen your culture, structure, and results.”

Staffan Heidenberg, Senior Advisor
Scandinavian Executive

How we find leaders without any fuss

Dedicated partner, no bureaucracy

You'll get a dedicated contact person who's available around the clock and will manage the whole process from start to a signed agreement. We kick things off with a deep dive into your needs, mapping out your strategy, culture, and what you expect to achieve. Within three days, we'll come back to you with a shortlist of three to four candidates, all pre-interviewed, reference-checked, and ready to jump in. This means you waste minimal time, and the recruitment feels secure even before the first interview.

8,000 verified leaders to choose from

Our candidates aren't just a good fit on paper; they've got proven experience turning around struggling business areas, leading digital transformations, and scaling international projects. Everyone in our network is background-checked, had their references verified, and is categorized by their industry knowledge, leadership style, and track record. This means you get the perfect match, whether you're running a tech scale-up or a global industrial group.

The 80/20 model that shares the risk

We only charge you when we deliver. Eighty percent of the fee goes to your new CEO, and twenty percent to us. If we don't find the right match, the whole process costs you nothing. This clear model minimizes your risk, keeps the candidate motivated, and makes sure we're both aiming for the same thing: finding that person who brings value from day one and keeps delivering long-term.

Why hire us?

When companies grow fast, leadership needs can change overnight. An interim manager is a flexible solution that ensures operations continue to run smoothly, no matter the challenges.

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If you have an urgent need for a project or a permanent role, an interim consultant can fill a crucial gap.

Over 150 successfully completed assignments

The benefit of having the right CEO in place

A strategic compass everyone understands

A CEO with the right tools can turn the board's vision into a clear action plan, broken down into measurable goals for each department. This leads to clear priorities, quicker decisions, and a shared drive that you'll see reflected in revenue, margins, and innovation speed right from the first year.

Culture that attracts talent

The leader truly embodies the company's culture. By living and consistently communicating the company's values, they attract top talent, boost internal engagement, and lower staff turnover. A strong culture also positively impacts customer loyalty, which helps improve both your top and bottom line.

Real-time business acceleration

We combine data-driven insights with sharp commercial thinking to open up new revenue streams and optimize your costs. The right CEO will kick off strategic partnerships, make sure processes are scalable, and build a pipeline of growth initiatives that can be rolled out without risking profitability or delivery quality.

The recruitment process

Our recruitment process is quick, smooth, and tailored to your needs. We make sure you get the right candidate fast, thanks to a clear requirement profile and efficient selection.

1. Assignment Description & Goals

We carefully listen to your expectations, goals, and current situation. A role description or job advertisement can be used as a basis, and we'll also conduct a structured interview with the client.

2. Candidate Search within Our Network

Around 20 suitable candidates are selected and contacted. We then conduct interviews with the relevant and available consultants we find, based on the assignment description.

3. Quality Assurance

The best 3-4 candidates are presented to the client within 1-3 days. We then have a check-in with the client to plan the selection and next steps.

4. Interview with Client – Background Check

The client conducts their interviews, any internal tests, and a final senior-level interview. References are taken if needed, and a background check can be performed on the final candidate.

5. Contract

An agreement outlining the length and scope of the assignment is drafted, always with transparent pricing so both the client and consultant know how the fee is distributed. We always pay 80% of the fee to the consultant. If the client is not satisfied, the contract can be terminated with a maximum of one month's notice.

6. Assignment Commences

During the assignment, we keep in regular contact with both the client and the consultant to catch any questions or feedback needed for a successful collaboration.

7. Wrap-up – potential employment

The assignment wraps up as per the agreement, or if the goal was employment and both parties are on board, it turns into a recruitment. The recruitment fee gets lower the longer the assignment has been going on.

Key characteristics of an experienced CEO

Visionary executor

Our candidates bring together a big-picture view with the drive to get things done. They've delivered double-digit EBIT improvements, successfully steered through both good and tough economic times, and know how to balance innovation with smart risk control. They deliver results you can actually measure, not just talk about.

People-oriented data driver

Decisions are made based on facts, but people need to embrace them. The modern CEO translates KPIs into inspiring stories that engage employees and break down silos between tech, sales, and production. This creates a learning organization where improvements happen continuously.

Adaptable change leader

Acquisitions, internationalization, or digital disruption – the right leader can navigate complexity without losing focus on the core business. Our CEOs have already been on similar journeys and know how to maintain transparency, trust, and delivery capability even when the playing field changes.

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