Executive recruitment
The real value of a hire lies in the ability to understand what is not immediately visible.
My vision of recruitment
A CV, a background, experiences, skills: everyone can read them. Today, information is just a few clicks away.
The true value is no longer there. It lies in what is not immediately visible: a careful reading of context and the human dynamics that make, or break, a success.
Understanding what is not immediately visible
- The context
- Weak signals
- The unspoken
- Possible breaking points
Recruitment is not about matching
A successful hire is never just the right profile on paper. As in elite sport, it’s a delicate balance.
An individual
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An organization
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A context
Our business model
A fairer model, so we can fully act as a trusted facilitator.
Position Level
Package
Payment
70k – 100k
€18,000
3 × €6,000
100k – 200k
€27,000
3 × €9,000
200k and +
€40,000
€13,500 / €13,500 / €13,000
Guarantee & support
We operate exclusively on a retained mandate, so we can commit fully to the success and long-term sustainability of each hire.
Replacement guarantee - 12 months
If the placed candidate leaves within 12 months of their start date (excluding external factors), we’ll relaunch the search at no additional cost, in line with the agreed terms.
Post-hire support - 3 months
Structured support during the first 3 months: regular follow-up meetings with the client and the candidate, onboarding support and adjustments where needed.
Our track record
Assignments delivered across both manufacturing and services.
Manufacturing
Healthcare & Clinical Therapeutics Research
Plastic Packaging
Food Industry
Biotechnology
Cosmetics
Healthcare, Logistics
Engineering & Advanced Technologies
Luxury Goods
Luxury Goods
Food Industry
Energy
Healthcare, Nutrition & Supplements
Services
Residential Real Estate Consulting
Real Estate Management & Investment
Regulatory Compliance, Safety & Construction
Healthcare & Clinical Research
Healthcare & Clinical Research
Change Management
Financial Services
/ Private Equity
Public Policy Consulting
Public Sector & Local Government Advisory
Public Sector & Local Government Advisory
Healthcare & Elder Care Services
Finance, accounting and HR solutions
Our method, in 7 steps
As in elite sport, each recruitment follows a rigorous trajectory.
Understand
Before even talking about profiles, we read the environment: the context, the real issues, the human dynamics and the key success factors.
Mapping
We identify the organizations, career paths and talent able to thrive in your environment. The challenge: the alignment between a person, a culture and a moment.
Engage
We approach candidates with transparency and discernment, to understand their motivations, timing and ability to succeed, and to create the conditions for a fair decision.
Assess
Beyond the track record, we assess the contexts of success, the ability to adapt, leadership and areas of fragility, for a clear and useful reading for the decision.
Challenge
We rigorously and objectively challenge expectations, perceptions, risks and dynamics. A strategic decision deserves more than intuition.
Align
We facilitate discussions and key trade-offs to establish the foundations for a lasting, successful collaboration. Successful recruitment is as much about alignment as it is about choice.
Onboard
We remain present during the first few months to align expectations, anticipate perception gaps and secure a smooth onboarding. Success is measured over time.
Your agent: Jesse Bichet
A former professional football player, executive recruiter and C-Level agent with over 20 years of experience, I leverage my expertise to strengthen your positioning, expand your network and enhance your visibility.
20+
years of experience
20 000+
followers on LinkedIn
Recruitment cannot be industrialized
We are personally involved in every assignment: understanding the strategic context, building the client relationship, and approaching and assessing candidates. The quality of a relationship always outweighs the volume of mandates.
Tailor-made
Human, personalized and committed support, at every stage.
Strategic
A talent decision is, first and foremost, a strategic decision.
Selective
A limited number of clients to preserve the quality of the support.
Succession plan
As in elite sport, performance comes from anticipation.
A succession plan consists of anticipating your recruitment needs in the medium and long term (6, 12 to 18 months in advance).
Widely used in the world of sport, top talent is never recruited in a hurry. Attracting the best starts with a deep understanding of their background, ambitions, vision and expectations.
I am convinced that the most successful strategic recruitments are those prepared well before a position officially opens.
Anticipate before the position becomes available
- Identify strategic positions
- Mapping internal/external talent
- Prepare for transitions in advance
- Secure continuity
The succession plan is much more than a recruitment process: it is a culture of anticipation.
Our method
This offering is built through close collaboration between all stakeholders.
Brief
First criterion: the targeted geographical area
Second criterion: the targeted function(s)
Third criterion: the seniority level
8 to 10 weeks
Progress reports every 2 weeks for rigorous monitoring of the project.
Deliverable
Analysis of the target population (background, aspirations, compensation, availability). Candidate pipelines at 6, 12 and 18 months.
Talent-pool management
Managing the talent pipeline over 6 months to keep identified talent engaged.
The succession plan is generally part of a confidential process; the implementation of an NDA is of course possible and recommended.
As each assignment is tailor-made, fees are set according to the scope and challenges of the engagement. Contact us to discuss.
Your agent: Jesse Bichet
A former professional football player, executive recruiter and C-Level agent with over 20 years of experience, I leverage my expertise to strengthen your positioning, expand your network and enhance your visibility.
20+
years of experience
20 000+
followers on LinkedIn