MindHunt is a leading executive search firm specializing in C-level and senior leadership recruitment. We connect exceptional leaders with transformative opportunities across Ukraine, Europe, and globally. Hiring leadership specifically in Ukraine? See our dedicated executive search in Ukraine service.
Specialized executive search for senior leadership positions across all functions
A proven methodology refined over 20 years of executive recruitment
Deep dive into your company culture, requirements, and ideal candidate profile.
Comprehensive market mapping and identification of potential candidates.
Confidential outreach to passive candidates through our executive network.
Rigorous evaluation including competency interviews and reference checks.
Detailed candidate profiles with our assessment and recommendations.
Support through offer negotiation and transition period.
Quick Answer
Executive search (headhunting) is a specialized recruitment method for C-suite and senior leadership roles — CEO, CTO, CFO, COO, VP — where candidates are proactively identified and approached, not sourced from job boards. Unlike contingency recruitment, it involves deep market mapping and confidential outreach to passive candidates. At MindHunt, 9 in 10 leadership hires pass their trial period, a vetted shortlist is ready in 3–4 weeks, and every placement carries a replacement guarantee.
Deep search. Weekly reports. Guaranteed outcome.
What you get
Best for
Senior Managers, Directors, VP, C-level (CTO, CFO, CMO, COO, HRD)
Pricing
Retainer at project start + success fee on placement
Significantly less than classic executive search firms (25–33% of annual salary). Compare models →
Our executive search practice combines deep industry expertise with a personalized approach. We understand that hiring the right leader can transform your organization.
Deep expertise in executive recruitment across industries
Searches LinkedIn and closed databases with no quotas or rate limits
Access to passive candidates not available through job boards
Rigorous evaluation of leadership skills and cultural fit
If the placed candidate leaves within 90 days, we search again at no cost
Not all executive search firms are equal. These are the questions worth asking before you sign.
A firm that places financial services executives, retail managers, and CTOs across a broad spread is a generalist. A firm whose entire business is technology leadership has a fundamentally different network and a fundamentally different understanding of what good looks like in these roles.
Many firms sell on senior partners and execute on junior associates. Ask specifically: who will be the primary point of contact, who will conduct candidate screening conversations, and who will do the outreach? The answer matters.
"We have a broad network" is not an answer. Ask: how do you map the market for a specific role? How do you identify candidates who aren't actively looking? How do you approach them? How do you handle candidates who are known to you versus those who aren't?
Retained search means you pay a portion upfront and the remainder on placement. This commits both parties and produces better outcomes for senior roles. Contingency search (pay only on success) sounds lower risk — but it means the firm has no obligation to dedicate focus to your search, and will naturally prioritise easier placements. For C-suite roles, retained is almost always the right model.
What happens if the placed executive leaves within six months? A serious firm provides a replacement guarantee with defined terms. Understand them before you start.
Common questions about our executive search services
Executive search (also known as headhunting) is a specialized recruitment service for senior-level and C-suite positions. Unlike regular recruitment, executive search involves proactively identifying and approaching passive candidates who are not actively looking for jobs. It requires deep market knowledge, extensive networks, and a consultative approach.
We specialize in C-level positions (CEO, CTO, CFO, COO, CMO), Vice Presidents, Directors, and other senior leadership roles. Our expertise spans technology, finance, operations, sales, and marketing leadership positions across various industries.
We present a shortlist of vetted candidates within 3–4 weeks of kickoff. From there, time to hire depends on how quickly your team interviews and makes a decision. Role complexity and candidate availability also affect the timeline, and we provide regular progress updates throughout.
Our executive search success rate exceeds 90%, with most placements staying with their new companies for 3+ years. We achieve this through thorough candidate assessment, cultural fit evaluation, and comprehensive reference checking.
Yes, we offer a 90-day replacement guarantee on all executive placements. If a placed candidate leaves within 90 days, we will conduct a new search at no additional cost.
Most executive search firms and executive staffing companies charge 25-33% of the placed candidate's annual salary, often with a guarantee period shorter than 90 days. MindHunt's retained model costs significantly less than that classic executive search firm structure, backed by a 90-day replacement guarantee and a 90%+ placement success rate. As a boutique executive search company rather than a large generalist firm, every search gets direct, hands-on attention rather than being handed off to a junior associate.
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