Executive search: Art. Science. Judgment.

25 years in the craft. I do not present candidates. I create opportunities that would not otherwise exist.

For leaders who understand that the right hire changes everything.

Executive Search

  • My work is built on discretion, precision, and long-term trust.

    I represent both clients and candidates with equal respect, ensuring clarity, fairness, and transparency at every step.

    I commit to deep industry understanding, direct communication, and an honest, data-driven assessment of every profile I touch.

    The core principle is simple: every search must strengthen the client’s business and elevate the candidate’s career trajectory.

  • Every engagement begins with a precise definition of success — not a job specification, but an understanding of business context, stakeholder dynamics, and the core problem the role must address.

    The search itself combines structured market research, targeted headhunting, and network-based intelligence. Long-lists are built from multiple channels. All shortlisted candidates are personally interviewed and rigorously evaluated through references, verifiable achievements, and behavioural assessment.

    The process is designed for speed, depth, and senior-level decision-making.

  • I work on a retained, exclusive basis. This means full commitment to your search, priority access to my time, and a focused process without competing mandates.

    Every engagement starts with a clear scope: timeline, success criteria, reporting rhythm, and presentation standards. No ambiguity. Weekly updates provide complete visibility into the pipeline, market signals, and anything that affects the decision.

    Candidates are presented in a consistent, board-ready format. Professional summary, evaluation notes, track record verification, cultural fit assessment, and compensation benchmarking. Everything you need to make a confident decision.

    The work doesn't end with the hire. I stay involved during the first months, support onboarding, and help both sides navigate the transition. A placement only counts if it lasts.

    Exclusivity allows me to operate as an extension of your team — discreetly, precisely, and with full accountability for the outcome.

    Confidentiality is absolute. For clients and candidates. Always.

  • The result is not just a hire, but a strategic match with measurable business impact.

    Every placement is assessed on cultural alignment, leadership capacity, and future scalability — not only current performance.

    Clients receive a shortlist of qualified, motivated candidates who can add value from day one.

    The ultimate outcome: reduced risk, faster decision-making, and a long-term partner who understands your organisation as deeply as your internal team.

In Focus

  • Specialized sourcing of exceptional talent and senior leadership for high-technology ventures, quantitative trading firms, and crypto enterprises.

    We recruit engineers, quants, product leaders, and C-suite executives for organizations where technical depth and speed of execution define success. From seed-stage startups building founding teams to established market players scaling globally.

    Deep network across fintech, blockchain, prop trading, and emerging tech sectors — backed by AlgoTradingMap, our proprietary platform covering 470+ algorithmic trading firms worldwide with compensation data, key contacts, and market intelligence.

  • Specialized talent acquisition for the investment industry, serving asset managers, private equity firms, venture capital, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices.

    Our focus spans portfolio managers, investment analysts, managing directors, partners, financial advisors, investor relations professionals, and executive leadership. We understand the nuances of performance-driven cultures, carry structures, and long-term alignment.

    Clients range from global institutional investors to private family offices seeking trusted principals and key hires.

    Discretion, precision, and deep market knowledge define every engagement.

  • Executive search for senior leadership and C-suite positions across industries and geographies.

    We recruit CEOs, CFOs, CTOs, COOs, CHROs, CMOs, Chief Legal Officers, Chief Compliance Officers, and board members. Our clients include venture-backed startups, private equity portfolio companies, family offices, and global enterprises.

    Whether you're hiring your first CEO, replacing a founder-led function, or building a leadership team for scale, we deliver candidates with the strategic capability, cultural alignment, and track record to lead.

    Retained executive search. Confidential. Global reach.

  • Strategic talent mapping and pipeline development for organizations planning ahead.

    We identify, track, and cultivate high-caliber professionals before the hiring need becomes urgent. This includes passive candidate engagement, market intelligence, and ongoing relationship management with top talent in your sector.

    When the role opens, the shortlist is ready.

    Built for companies scaling teams, entering new markets, or preparing for leadership succession.

Case Studies

  • Client: Diversified industrial group, MENA

    Challenge: The group was expanding into new markets and required a CFO with deep IFRS expertise, experience managing multi-jurisdictional structures, and a track record in project financing and M&A execution.

    Process: Retained, exclusive search. Comprehensive market mapping across UAE, KSA, and Eastern Europe. 19 target companies identified. 14 candidates interviewed. 4 shortlisted for final consideration.

    Outcome: Placed a CFO with 15+ years in construction and energy sectors. Within the first year: strengthened treasury function, improved financial controls, restructured banking relationships. Search completed in 64 days.

  • Client: EU-based fintech/payments platform

    Challenge: The company needed to migrate from a legacy system to a scalable, modern architecture. The search required a CTO with hands-on experience in re-platforming and a track record of leading distributed engineering teams.

    Process: Targeted headhunting from top-tier fintech and product companies. 27 profiles mapped. 9 technical interviews conducted. 3 candidates advanced to deep-dive sessions with founders.

    Outcome: CTO hired with high-load engineering background. Rebuilt the engineering function and launched the new architecture within 90 days of joining.

  • Client: High-growth technology company, Israel

    Challenge: Rapid scaling required a CHRO capable of structuring HR operations from the ground up, building leadership frameworks, and managing cross-cultural teams across multiple locations.

    Process: Focused search across tech, SaaS, and high-growth scale-ups. 21 target companies identified. 11 candidates interviewed. 3 finalists presented.

    Outcome: CHRO placed. Within six months: performance management system implemented, compensation structures redesigned, hiring processes stabilized.

  • Client: Algorithmic trading firm, EU/Asia

    Challenge: The firm required a Head of Trading with a rare profile: quantitative depth, execution discipline, and operational leadership. The role demanded full ownership of PnL, risk management, and cross-functional coordination.

    Process: Discreet, fully retained search across HFT, prop trading, and quant firms. 46 relevant desks identified globally. 16 candidates interviewed. 3 shortlisted for final rounds.

    Outcome: Head of Trading placed. Improved execution efficiency, reduced operational risk, and restructured trading workflow within the first quarter.

  • Client: International fintech & payments group, UAE

    Challenge: The company required a Chief Legal Officer with cross-border regulatory expertise, deep knowledge of licensing, data privacy, and sanctions compliance. The role also demanded the ability to build an in-house legal function from scratch.

    Process: Retained, confidential search across fintech, banking, and digital payments sectors. 24 organizations mapped. 13 structured interviews conducted. 4 candidates shortlisted for board review.

    Outcome: CLO placed with proven track record in regulatory strategy and high-stakes negotiations. Within 120 days: compliance workflows restructured, risk governance strengthened, two critical regulatory approvals secured.

  • Client: Digital banking & payments platform, MENA


    Challenge: The organization needed a Chief Compliance Officer with expertise in international regulatory frameworks, AML/CTF, sanctions, and data privacy. The role required building end-to-end compliance architecture during a period of rapid expansion.

    Process: Retained, confidential mandate. Market mapping across digital banks, neo-banks, PSPs, and regulated fintechs. 22 target institutions identified. 12 candidates interviewed. 3 shortlisted for executive committee review.

    Outcome: CCO appointed with strong background in AML, licensing, and regulatory relations. First 90 days: compliance program rebuilt, risk-based monitoring introduced, critical audit passed with no major findings.