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Executive search in Ukraine typically takes 30–45 days and costs a retainer of 0.5× the candidate's monthly salary upfront, plus 1× monthly salary on placement. MindHunt sources C-level, VP, and Director roles across SaaS, FinTech, and Tech — with a 90% placement success rate and a free 3-month replacement guarantee. Ukrainian executives offer world-class leadership skills at 40–60% lower cost than Western Europe.
From CTOs to Engineering Directors, we find leaders who transform organizations
Find experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO)s with proven track records in scaling tech teams and delivering results.
Find experienced VP of Engineerings with proven track records in scaling tech teams and delivering results.
Find experienced Chief Product Officer (CPO)s with proven track records in scaling tech teams and delivering results.
Find experienced Engineering Directors with proven track records in scaling tech teams and delivering results.
Find experienced Head of Data Sciences with proven track records in scaling tech teams and delivering results.
Find experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO)s with proven track records in scaling tech teams and delivering results.
| Executive Role | Ukraine Salary Range | Est. Savings vs. Western Europe/US |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $150K - $300K | 40–60% |
| VP of Engineering | $120K - $200K | 40–60% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $130K - $250K | 40–60% |
| Engineering Director | $100K - $180K | 40–60% |
| Head of Data Science | $120K - $200K | 40–60% |
| Chief Information Officer (CIO) | $140K - $280K | 40–60% |
* Salary ranges reflect MindHunt's executive search placement data. Savings estimate compares equivalent roles hired locally in Western Europe or the US.
A proven methodology refined over years of successful placements
Deep dive into your company culture, technical requirements, and leadership needs. Define ideal candidate profile.
Identify target companies and executives. Research 100+ potential candidates across Ukraine and Eastern Europe.
Confidential approach to passive candidates. Conduct in-depth interviews assessing technical and leadership skills.
Present 3-5 exceptional candidates with detailed profiles, assessments, and compensation analysis.
Manage interview process, gather feedback, and facilitate candidate-client alignment.
Negotiate compensation, support offer acceptance, and ensure smooth transition into the role.
Deep expertise across the technology sector
20+ years of experience in Ukrainian tech market. We know the top executives personally.
Our proprietary AI scans 297M+ profiles to identify passive candidates others miss.
If your executive leaves within 3 months, we conduct a replacement search at no additional cost.
All searches are handled with complete confidentiality. Protect your strategic plans.
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Everything you need to know about executive search in Ukraine
Executive search is a proactive, research-driven approach to finding senior leaders. Unlike reactive recruitment, we identify and approach passive candidates who aren't actively job hunting. Our process includes market mapping, confidential outreach, and thorough leadership assessment.
A typical executive search takes 45-60 days from briefing to offer acceptance. Complex searches for highly specialized roles may take 60-90 days. We provide weekly progress reports throughout the engagement.
We maintain a 90%+ success rate for executive placements, with an average candidate tenure of 3+ years. All placements come with a 3-month guarantee - if the executive leaves within the first 3 months, we conduct a replacement search at no additional fee.
Yes! While we specialize in the Ukrainian market, we serve clients globally - including US, UK, EU, and Asia. We help international companies build tech teams in Ukraine and find Ukrainian executives for global roles.
Our executive search fees are typically 25-30% of the placed candidate's first-year compensation. We offer both retained search (with upfront engagement fee) and contingency options depending on the role and urgency.
Ukraine has approximately 303,000 IT professionals, one of the largest tech workforces in Europe, with deep benches of engineers who have grown into CTO, VP Engineering, and Director roles at scaled product companies in Kyiv, Lviv, and Kharkiv (source: IT Ukraine Association data). Many have led distributed teams for Western clients for a decade or more, giving them direct experience managing cross-border engineering organizations.
Yes, with normal diligence. 75% of IT companies have had staff mobilized and about 18,000 specialists hold deferments (IT Ukraine Association data) — worth verifying for any specific candidate. The sector as a whole grew headcount 2.9% through 2024-2025 despite the war, and most Ukrainian tech leaders already operate distributed, remote-first teams with backup power and continuity plans in place.
Source: IT Ukraine Association
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