Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned leadership hiring professional to join and lead our US and International Executive Search practice. This is a high-impact, revenue-generating leadership role where you will act as the strategic architect of our executive search business across the United States and other global markets.

The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a strong hunter mindset, deep understanding of the American and international leadership hiring landscape, and the ability to build, scale, and own a high-end executive search desk.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Search Delivery:

- Lead end-to-end execution of retained and contingency executive searches for AVP, VP, SVP, and C-suite roles across US and international geographies.

- Ensure exceptional quality, speed, and candidate experience across all mandates.

Client Relationship Management:

- Act as a trusted advisor to US and global clients, building long-term strategic partnerships.

- Understand client business objectives and provide consultative hiring solutions.

P&L Ownership:

- Own the financial performance of the US division, including revenue targets, forecasting, budgeting, and profitability.

- Drive consistent revenue growth through new business acquisition and account expansion.

Team Leadership & Scaling:

- Hire, mentor, and scale a team of high-performing consultants and researchers.

- Establish best practices, performance metrics, and a culture of excellence and speed-to-market.

Strategic Market Expansion:

- Design and execute a go-to-market strategy to acquire enterprise clients and high-growth startups across the US and other international markets.

- Identify emerging industries, leadership trends, and new revenue opportunities.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Experience:

- 10-15 years in Executive Search or Leadership Hiring

- Minimum 7+ years focused on the US market

- European hiring experience is a strong plus

Network:

- Strong, verifiable C-suite and senior leadership network across US industries

Market Expertise:

- Deep understanding of US employment laws, visa frameworks (H1-B, O-1, etc.), and regional compensation benchmarks

Communication & Influence:

- Exceptional negotiation, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills

- Proven ability to engage and convert passive, high-value candidates and senior clients

Education:

- Bachelors degree required

- MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred

Why Join Us:

- Opportunity to build and own a global executive search practice

- Direct impact on business growth and leadership strategy

- High autonomy, senior visibility, and long-term growth potential