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Innovative Hiring & Leadership Development Solutions Tailored for African Markets
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For over 2 decades, we’ve helped Africa’s most progressive organizations build powerful leadership teams through our comprehensive suite of executive placement and talent solutions. Whether you’re seeking game-changing C-suite executives, mapping industry talent, building boards, or developing leaders, our approach goes beyond the obvious to deliver results we’re fanatical about.
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Executive Search
Executive placement that goes beyond traditional recruitment. We combine deep market insight with rigorous methodology to give you access to exceptional talent – including leaders not actively seeking new roles. Our 100% successful shortlist delivery rate for C-suite placements speaks to our unwavering commitment to excellence.
Talent Mapping
Need clear, comprehensive talent intelligence? We’ll provide you with deep insights into talent pools, compensation benchmarks, and market dynamics across your specific industry. This data will help you stay ahead of competitors, understand talent availability, and make informed decisions about your leadership pipeline.
Board and Non-Executive Director Appointments
Building a high-performing board requires directors who bring fresh perspectives and strategic insight. Our Board Appointment Practice specializes in identifying and securing non-executive directors who align with your vision while challenging conventional thinking. We understand the delicate balance of board dynamics and help you build diverse, forward-thinking non-executive leadership.
Leadership Development and Coaching
We connect leaders with elite executive coaches for truly transformative leadership development experiences. Through our platform, Virtual Coaching Partners, our digital-first approach makes world-class coaching accessible anytime, anywhere, helping you or your leaders unlock their full potential and drive lasting organizational success.
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Hiring Manager FAQs
How long does the executive search process take?
For C-suite executive placements, our artful process typically takes 6-8 weeks to shortlist delivery (or sooner, if we’re lucky with everyone’s calendars). But here’s the thing about finding game-changing leaders – we move at the speed of excellence, not convenience. While other executive search firms may rush to fill your inbox with astonishingly average CVs, we’re busy having meaningful conversations with talent who aren’t actively job hunting.
What industries do you specialize in?
Rated a Top 3 executive search firm in South Africa, we’ve developed deep expertise across Technology, Financial Services, Retail and Consumer, Manufacturing and Industrial, Pharma and Healthcare, Resources and Energy, Global Non-Profits, EdTech, Crypto, Professional Services, Private Equity and more. Find our full depth of industry expertise here. From board appointments to C-suite placements, we understand the nuanced leadership requirements of each sector.
How do you ensure confidentiality?
Silent searches are our specialty. Whether you’re planning strategic board appointments or sensitive C-suite moves, we operate with absolute discretion. Our process protects both clients, and candidates (plus keeps competitors’ noses out of it), ensuring your strategic moves stay under wraps until you’re ready to announce them. You can learn more about Silent Search here.
How do you differ from other search firms?
We’re not just another executive search firm checking boxes. While others might rely on database searches and obvious candidates, we dig MUCH deeper. Our leadership coaching expertise (we’ve written two books on this topic!) means we understand not just what great leadership looks like, but how to spot future potential. We’re boutique by choice, giving your critical hires the focused attention they deserve. And our track record? A 100% successful shortlist delivery rate for C-suite placements speaks volumes.
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