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Executive Search

Retained, confidential search for leadership and board appointments.

Service overview

Executive search is a different exercise from recruitment. The candidates who matter are not looking, cannot be approached casually, and will only engage in a discreet, properly run process.

Progress is reported throughout rather than only at the end, and you deal directly with the consultant running the search.

What we hire

Roles we fill

What Is Included

  • Full market map of the relevant talent pool
  • Named, confidential approach
  • Executive compensation benchmarking
  • Structured competency assessment
  • Detailed written candidate reports
  • Referencing and optional psychometrics
  • Relocation advice and transition management
  • Follow-up at one and three months

Typical Mandates

  • Chief executive and managing director
  • Country and regional heads
  • C-suite functional leadership
  • Non-executive and board appointments
  • Confidential replacements
  • Succession planning
  • First regional leadership hire
  • Post-acquisition leadership teams

How It Works

  • Retained, staged fee structure
  • Exclusive for the search period
  • Agreed timeline and reporting rhythm
  • Direct access to your consultant
  • Discretion as standard
  • Replacement guarantee
  • Confidential, off-market process
  • Progress reporting throughout the search
Where we hire

Sectors we cover

Financial ServicesTechnologyConsumer & FMCGHealthcare & PharmaReal EstateIndustrialProfessional ServicesInsurancePrivate Equity PortfolioFamily OfficesLogisticsEnergy
What clients say
“Building a leadership team while scaling is the hardest thing we do. Aster behaved like a partner invested in the outcome, not a vendor chasing a fee.”
Chief Executive OfficerFinTech, Southeast Asia
How we work

A partner, not a vendor

Step IBrief and map

We take the time to understand the skills, the team and the working style, then map the market properly.

Step IISearch and screen

Database, direct search, referrals and international partners, followed by competency-based interviews.

Step IIIShortlist and support

A short, considered list with candidate reports, referencing, and follow-up at one and three months.

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