Most search is a black box: a brief goes in, résumés come out, and you never see the market. We run it the opposite way — one defined process, one partner, a clear deliverable at every stage, and a written timeline you can hold us to.
One partner, start to finish
The person you brief is the person who closes.
A deliverable every stage
Brief, market map, shortlist — never a silent pipeline.
Backed by a guarantee
We stand behind every name we send.
Every search runs the same path. Targets shown are working placeholders — we set the exact SLA against your brief in the intake session.
A working session, not a form. We leave with the real role, the must-haves and the range — and what would make a great hire walk.
You receive
Signed-off brief
Target SLA
2–3 business days
We map the live market for the role: who is good, who is reachable, and who would actually move. You see the territory, not just the finalists.
You receive
Market map
Target SLA
Weeks 1–2
We meet every candidate ourselves and check references before you ever see a name. Three to five people you can actually hire.
You receive
3–5 vetted names
Target SLA
Weeks 2–4
We prep both sides, sit in where useful, and keep the process moving so good candidates don't cool off.
You receive
Structured feedback
Target SLA
Weeks 4–8
We carry the offer, handle counter-offers and competing processes, and close — so the deal holds at the table.
You receive
Accepted offer
Target SLA
Weeks 8–10
We stay through the first weeks and the guarantee window, and step in early if anything drifts.
You receive
Settled hire
Target SLA
From start date
We commit to a target for every milestone and report against it weekly. Figures below are placeholders pending your brief — confirmed in writing before kickoff.
| Milestone | Target | You receive |
|---|---|---|
| Brief signed off | 2–3 business days | Working brief |
| Market map delivered | Weeks 1–2 | Live market map |
| Shortlist presented | Weeks 2–4 | 3–5 vetted names |
| Offer accepted | Weeks 8–10 | Closed hire |
Indicative targets, confirmed against your brief at intake. Typical search: first shortlist in 3–4 weeks, accepted offer in 10–14 weeks.
A retained executive search, run end to end and paid on the outcome. No tiers, no à-la-carte — the list on the left is the whole engagement.
Included
Success-based. A percentage of the hire's first-year total compensation, agreed up front at intake — paid only on a successful hire. No retainer.
What we don't do
12
monthsIf a hire we place leaves or is let go for cause within 12 months, we run the replacement search at no additional fee. (Departures from restructuring or role elimination aren't covered.)
Window
12 months
Covers
Resignation or for-cause dismissal
Replacements
One per mandate
Additional fee
None
Full terms are set out in the engagement letter.
Ready when you are
We'll walk the brief, the timeline and the guarantee — and tell you straight whether it's a search we can win.