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Executive Search — Retainer

I need efficient, confidential, and exclusive recruiting.

Our Retainer Search is recommended for searches that are confidential or executive in nature, mission critical, or time-sensitive. We guarantee a set number of deliverables and prioritize our retained work above other searches. The candidates we introduce are exclusive to your project.

When to use this engagement

Choose Executive Search when: you're filling a C-suite or mission-critical leadership role, the search is confidential or sensitive, the outcome directly impacts company trajectory, and you want candidates exclusively presented to you.

What's included

  • Guaranteed deliverables with commitment + success fee structure
  • Client brief and weekly reporting
  • Exclusive candidate presentation — candidates only go to you
  • Market mapping and target identification
  • Long list and short list delivery
  • Full closing support and offer negotiation
Our Process

How we work

A proven four-step process refined across hundreds of engagements.

01
Discovery & Brief
30-minute discovery call, followed by a detailed client brief covering role, team context, compensation, and success criteria.
02
Market Mapping & Long List
Competitor mapping, target identification, and detailed candidate profiles presented for your review.
03
Short List & Interviews
Exclusive candidate presentation, interview coordination, feedback loops, and calibration sessions.
04
Offer & Close
Senior-level offer negotiation, reference checks, and onboarding support to maximize acceptance rate.

Typical searches

C-Suite

  • CEO / President
  • CFO
  • CTO
  • CPO
  • CIO
  • Country Manager / GM Japan

Commercial Leadership

  • VP Sales
  • VP Marketing
  • VP Revenue
  • VP Partnerships

Corporate Leadership

  • VP HR / CHRO
  • VP Finance
  • VP Legal
  • VP Operations

Digital Leadership

  • VP Engineering
  • VP Product
  • VP Data / Analytics
  • VP Platform
Pricing

Transparent pricing

Retainer structure + success fee, based on target annual salary. Typical velocity: 3-week average lead time for executive roles.

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