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The right leader from day one

A successful CEO selection is crucial for the company’s stock price, culture, and profitability. The CEO’s first decisions shape the company’s strategy, while every misstep quickly costs time and erodes market confidence. That’s why you need a selection process that combines industry knowledge, leadership assessment, and cultural fit without dragging things out. With us, you’ll get 2–4 pre-screened top candidates within 1–3 days, with full price transparency and minimal recruitment risk.

150+ successfully completed interim assignments

A tailored process, a transparent partnership, and an exclusive network of interim leaders

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

Staffan Heidenberg, Senior Advisor
Scandinavian Executive

Here’s how we ensure leadership without detours

A dedicated partner, no red tape

You’ll be assigned a dedicated contact person who is available 24/7 and will guide the process from start to finish until the contract is signed. We begin with an in-depth needs analysis where we map out strategy, culture, and expected deliverables. Within three days, we’ll get back to you with a shortlist of three to four candidates, all of whom have been pre-screened, reference-checked, and are ready to start. The result is minimal time wasted and a recruitment process that feels secure even before the first interview.

8,000 verified leaders to choose from

Our candidates aren’t just selected based on their resumes; they have a proven track record of turning around underperforming business units, leading digital transformations, and scaling international initiatives. Every person in the network undergoes background checks, reference checks, and is categorized based on industry expertise, leadership style, and documented results, ensuring maximum accuracy whether you’re running a tech scale-up or a global industrial conglomerate.

The 80/20 model that shares the risk

We only charge when we deliver. Eighty percent of the fee goes to the new CEO, twenty percent to us, and if we fail to find the right match, the process costs you nothing. This transparent model minimizes your risk, motivates the candidate, and ensures that we share the same goal: to find the person who creates value from day one and continues to deliver over time.

Why choose us?

When companies grow rapidly, leadership needs can change overnight. An interim manager is a flexible solution that ensures operations continue to run smoothly, regardless of the challenges.

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When there is an urgent need for a project or a permanent position, an interim consultant can fill a critical gap.

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The Benefits of Having the Right CEO in Place

A strategic roadmap that everyone understands

A CEO with the right tools transforms the board’s vision into an action plan that is broken down into measurable sub-goals for each department. This creates clear priorities, shorter decision-making processes, and a shared momentum that is reflected in revenue, margins, and the pace of innovation as early as the first year.

A culture that attracts talent

The leader is the guardian of the company’s culture. By embodying the company’s values and communicating them consistently, they attract key talent, boost internal engagement, and reduce employee turnover. A strong culture also translates into customer loyalty, which improves both the top and bottom lines.

Real-time business acceleration

Data-driven insights are combined with commercial acumen to unlock new revenue streams and optimize the cost base. The right CEO initiates strategic partnerships, ensures scalable processes, and builds a pipeline of growth initiatives that can be rolled out without compromising profitability or the quality of delivery.

The recruitment process

Our recruitment process is fast, streamlined, and tailored to your needs. We ensure you find the right candidate quickly through a clear job description and an efficient screening process.

1. Scope of Work & Objectives

We listen carefully to your expectations, goals, and current situation. A job description or job posting can serve as a basis, and we conduct a structured interview with the client.

2. Search for candidates in the network

We select and contact approximately 20 suitable candidates. We conduct interviews with the relevant and available consultants we identify, based on the job description.

3. Quality Assurance

The top 3–4 candidates are presented to the client within 1–3 days. A follow-up meeting with the client is held to finalize the selection and plan the next steps.

4. Customer Interview – Background Check

The client conducts interviews, any tests they may require, and interviews with the candidate’s grandparents. References are checked as needed, and a background check may be conducted on the final candidate.

5. Contract

We draw up a contract specifying the duration and scope of the assignment, always with a transparent pricing structure so that both the client and the consultant know how the fee is allocated. We always pay 80% of the fee to the consultant. If the client is dissatisfied, the contract can be terminated with a maximum of one month’s notice.

6. Assignments are carried out

Throughout the project, we maintain regular contact with both the client and the consultant to address any questions or gather feedback necessary for a successful collaboration.

7. Conclusion – Potential Employment

The assignment is concluded as specified in the agreement; however, if the assignment was intended to lead to employment and both parties agree, it will result in a hiring. The recruitment fee decreases the longer the assignment has lasted.

Key qualities of an experienced CEO

Visionary executive

Our candidates combine a strategic overview with operational drive. They have delivered double-digit EBIT improvements, successfully navigated economic booms and busts, and know how to balance innovation with risk management—achievements that can be measured, not just talked about.

People-oriented data-driven

Decisions are based on facts, but they are embraced by people. The modern CEO translates KPIs into inspiring stories that engage employees and break down silos between technology, sales, and production. This creates a learning organization where improvements happen continuously.

Adaptable Change Leader

Whether it’s acquisitions, international expansion, or digital disruption, the right leader can navigate complexity without losing sight of the core business. Our CEOs have already led similar transformations and know how to maintain transparency, trust, and the ability to deliver—even when the rules of the game change.

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