WE HAVE RECRUITED 300+ LEADERS IN THE LAST 5 YEARS
Executive Search in Denmark and the Nordics
It is not hard to find good leaders. It is hard to find the right match. At Compass, we work exclusively with executive search at C-suite level – from CEO and CFO to VP and Senior Director. Our consultants come from the industries they recruit within, and we always put together a dedicated team for each assignment. We don’t just find the best available candidate. We find the best possible one.
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SEARCH PARTNER AND TRUSTED ADVISOR WITH STRATEGIC VISION
We find the potential you are looking for
We match the right leader with your organisation – through a structured, discreet and targeted executive search process. From requirements profile to candidate presentation, we work closely with you – from HR to the board – ensuring you never compromise on what matters most: the right match.
What is executive search?
Executive search is a targeted search for leaders who are typically not actively looking for a new position. Unlike traditional recruitment with job postings, we systematically map the entire market and proactively approach the strongest candidates – including those who are comfortable in their current role and not browsing job boards.
It is precisely this group – passive candidates – who are often the strongest profiles for critical leadership positions. They are not on the job market because they don’t need to be. But they are open to the right call.
Unsure whether executive search is the right approach for your situation? Read our guide to when you should choose headhunting over advertising →
Who do we help?
We work with both international corporations and family-owned businesses across six industries – and handle assignments in Denmark, the Nordics, Europe and the US.
All our senior consultants have 10+ years of experience in C-suite level recruitment and bring deep industry understanding to every assignment. That means we understand what truly distinguishes a strong CEO from a good one – not just on paper, but in practice.
We recruit across all functions at C-suite level: CEO, CFO, COO, CMO, CTO, VP, Senior Director and board members. Meet our experts here →
SEARCH PARTNER AND TRUSTED ADVISOR WITH STRATEGIC VISION
Why executive search?
When recruiting at the top leadership level, you are often looking for candidates who are not actively seeking a new position. A job posting is rarely the right path – not because it doesn’t work, but because the strongest candidate pool typically won’t see it.
There are two central reasons to choose executive search:
You gain access to a broader candidate pool. We systematically map the market and approach the strongest profiles directly – regardless of whether they are actively looking. This gives you options you would not have had with a job posting alone.
You minimise the risk of a bad hire. A failed hire at leadership level costs up to 30% of the person’s annual salary in the first year – and those are only the direct costs. The indirect ones – lost momentum, impact on the organisation, rehiring process – are typically far greater. Our structured executive search process is designed to identify candidates with the best possible combination of business vision, industry experience, leadership skills and personality.
57% of leaders in international studies say they needed six months to reach their full performance level. This underlines the importance of finding the right match from the start.
NORDIC NETWORK WITH INTERNATIONAL REACH
Our Nordic and international network, long-standing professional relationships and extensive experience with executive search are your guarantee of the best possible match for your business.
WHEN SHOULD YOU CHOOSE EXECUTIVE SEARCH OVER ADVERTISING?
Executive search and traditional recruitment solve fundamentally different challenges. Read when you should choose one over the other – and what happens when you choose wrong.
HOW WE WORK WITH EXECUTIVE SEARCH
A successful executive search requires more than a good network. Read about our structured process – from requirements profile and market mapping to candidate presentation and onboarding.
Leave the details to us and experience how the right leadership hire takes your business to new heights.
Contact us
If you have any questions or need assistance with a specific task, please get in touch with us. Fill out the form, and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
Denmark
COPENHAGEN
Rigensgade 11, 2. tv
DK-1316 København K
+45 70 20 12 75
compass@compasshrg.com
AARHUS
Sommervej 31B, 1. sal
DK-8210 Aarhus V
+45 70 20 12 75
compass@compasshrg.com
Sweden
STOCKHOLM
Tryckerigatan 8, 5tr
11128 Stockholm
+46 08 555 29 450
mail@compass.se
Norway
Visiting address
Stenersgata 2
0184 Oslo
Mailing address
Stenersgata 2
0184 Oslo
Mail & phone
+47 22 00 77 00
mail@compass.no
Invoices
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Finland
Visiting address
Keilasatama 5
02150 Espoo
Finland
Mail & phone
+ 358 10 320 2400
compass@compasshrg.fi
Billing adress
Compass Human Resources Group Finland
Oy Ab
@003709821569@
PL 1000
00781 Helsinki
Invoices
Company ID: 0982156-9
E-invoice address: 003709821569
OVT-code: 003709821569
E-invoice operator: 003723327487
More Information: Wabuco Oy, puh. 09-6844950
United Kingdom
LONDON
823 Salisbury House, 29 Finsbury Circus
London, EC2M 5QQ
+44 (0) 207 118 1275
compass@compasshrg.com