Executive Search
Leadership starts with understanding the challenge.
Finding the right leader starts with understanding where you want to go. A successful executive appointment is not simply about finding the best available candidate. It is about understanding your strategy, your organisation, your culture and the leadership required for what comes next.
Westerhof-Demoed works with shareholders, boards, CEOs and senior executives to identify and attract leaders who make a lasting contribution to the organisation. Our assignments include board, C-suite, senior leadership and critical management positions across Europe.
Why Westerhof-Demoed
- 20+ years of executive experience
- International search capability
- Direct access to senior leadership
- Sector expertise
- Personal partner involvement
- Retained and exclusive
Our approach
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UNDERSTAND
Your strategy, organisation, culture and the context of the role. -
DEFINE
Agreeing the profile together, including responsibilities, capabilities and success criteria. -
MAP
Analysing where the strongest candidates are. -
SEARCH
Approaching candidates directly and discreetly, including those not actively looking. -
ASSESS
In-depth interviews on track record, motivation, personality and cultural fit, plus references. -
SELECT
A substantiated shortlist, with support through interviews and the offer. -
INTEGRATE
Supporting the start in your organisation.
As a rule, you meet the first candidates within six to eight weeks of the start. We work exclusively and discreetly. After the appointment, we remain jointly responsible for the candidate’s success.