How we work with Executive Search

How we work

Executive Search-process at Compass

When you partner with us on Executive Search, the goal is a transparent, trustworthy, and strategically guided process for both your organization and the candidates. You can explore the visual overview on this page to see the key steps typically included in an Executive Search process with Compass.

Leadership recruitment requires a deeper, more analytical, and often more discreet approach than specialist recruitment. Because leadership roles have greater organisational impact, the expectations for leadership style, strategic insight, and cultural fit are significantly higher.

From defining the need to hiring the right leader – this is how we work

Finding the right leader usually begins long before the actual search process. It starts with the need within your organisation;

– a leadership responsibility that needs to be taken on
– a department that needs to be developed
– a strategic direction that needs to be strengthened

Regardless of the starting point, we ensure that the process feels secure, structured, and predictable, and that you know exactly what will happen and when.

What we prioritise:

• Clear alignment of expectations from the outset
• Dybdegående Indsigt i kultur, strategi og organisatorisk struktur
• In-depth insight into culture, strategy, and organisational structure
• A balanced evaluation of capabilities, leadership style, and personal motivation
• A respectful and professional experience for the candidates

The right leader cannot be found on paper alone

Formålet er ikke blot at finde en leder, der kan løse opgaven – men en leder, der kan løfte organisationen, skabe følgeskab og bidrage til langsigtet værdi.

The aim is not just to find a leader who can perform the role, but also to find a leader who can elevate the organization, create followership, and contribute to long-term value.

Where specialist recruitment often combines advertising with search, Executive Search is a targeted, discreet headhunting process in which we identify the best candidates — including those who are not actively looking for a new role.

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