Confidential Search 

Situation

The hiring situation is sensitive:

• The current leader is still in place
• A replacement is being prepared
• Internal or external visibility must be tightly controlled
• The business cannot afford disruption

This is about discretion and control, not speed alone.

Timeline

• Kick-off within 24–48 hours
• First discreet outreach: within 3–7 days
• Shortlist: 3–10 weeks

Fee Model

• Fixed Price Model
• Small upfront Fee - remaining fee linked to milestones or success

Guarantee

• Fully confidential process (no market exposure)
• Highly selective and controlled outreach
• Direct partner involvement throughout
• Replacement guarantee For candidates delivered by us (12 months)
• Minimum number of qualified candidates (e.g. 3–5)
• If not delivered → continued search at no extra cost
• If inconclusive → follow-up deep dive at no additional cost
• Continuous calibration during search
• Option to pause or adjust scope 

Typical Roles

• CPO, CSCO, COO
• VP / Director level in critical functions
• Leadership replacements in sensitive situations for PE backed companies

Value Proposition 

Execute leadership change without exposing the situation.
Maintain stability while securing the right successor.