Executive Search

The right person for a leadership role is rarely looking for a new one.

Finding the right leader takes more than a search assignment. It takes market knowledge, a deeply rooted network within the sector, and a process built for leadership, not volume. That’s exactly what we deliver when an executive mandate calls for it.

Our services

Tailored to fit.

Leadership challenges come in many forms. So do we.

Every organization has different needs when leadership is on the line. We adapt our approach to what the situation requires, not the other way around.

  • Executive Search
  • Interim Executives
  • Succession Planning
  • Multi-hire Projects
  • Talent Mapping & Competitive Analysis

How we work

Discrete, targeted, personal.

Market Analysis

Before we begin sourcing, we map out the relevant talent landscape: who holds comparable roles, where, and how they’re positioned. You get the full picture, not just the candidates.

Targeted Approach

We approach people who fit the mandate, including those who aren’t actively looking. Whether they respond depends on discretion and credibility within the sector. Both are built through years of presence in technology and engineering.

Structured assessment

Every candidate we present has been assessed against the mandate, not filtered by keyword. We conduct in-depth conversations about leadership ability, technical depth, and organizational fit before a name reaches you.

Process guidance

We manage the entire process: planning, candidate communication, offer negotiations, and the handover to your organization. One point of contact from start to finish.

Diversity

We actively advise our clients on the composition of the longlist. A broader search strategy doesn’t just produce a more diverse picture, it often surfaces stronger candidates too. Female top talent is underrepresented in many sectors, not absent. We know where to find it.

Speed

A good search moves quickly because the preparation is right, not because steps are skipped. We work with a clear structure and fixed milestones, so you always know where the process stands and when you can expect results.

Moldaumast TenneT

What we’re proud of

Our work for TenneT

TenneT manages the national high-voltage infrastructure in the Netherlands and Germany, and plays a central role in the energy transition. Following a recent, far-reaching restructuring, the need arose for new leadership capacity.

Search X Recruitment supports TenneT at this level as its permanent recruitment partner for leadership positions. From that position, we have already successfully filled multiple director-level roles, while the collaboration continues to expand with a growing number of ongoing mandates.

The partnership is secured for the next three years. That fits how we work. Organizations operating in complex, fast-changing environments are exactly the type of client we feel at home with, and where we make the difference.

Retained

The power of commitment.

Searches at this level require focused, sustained commitment. We work exclusively on a retained basis, which means the mandate receives full attention from day one, with a clear timeline and full transparency on progress.

This model isn’t the right fit for every vacancy. We’re happy to look at the best solution together with you.

Want to know more?

Ask our Principal Consultant
Misha Radsma