We carry out direct executive searches in Espoo. Espoo is home to an exceptionally large number of headquarters in the technology, energy and design sectors, and this is reflected in the kind of leadership the region’s companies are seeking.
Our office is located at Itämerentori in Helsinki, which is effectively on the border with Espoo. We can arrange meetings at short notice, either here or there.
Direct executive search is rarely just about recruitment. It is a moment when it is worth pausing to consider what kind of expertise will take the company towards its next goals. We’ll have that discussion with you before the search begins.
When recruitment has not yielded the desired results, a change is required due to a need for new skills, or a key member of staff has left.
In these situations, time is rarely on your side. The longer a management position remains vacant, the greater the cost in terms of day-to-day management and projects left unfinished.
Many of Espoo’s head offices form part of an international group. Managers must act in the interests of both the Finnish business and the parent company, and we also assess this dual role.
Direct recruitment is not a solo endeavour. When two consultants reach a shared understanding of the requirements and the suitability of candidates, the perspective is richer than that of a single person’s assessment.
The timetable is agreed upon during the initial discussion and is adhered to. The search for and assessment of candidates are completed within a few weeks, as several people are involved in this intensive phase.
The direct recruitment process is a big deal for a candidate. The way they are treated will have a lasting impact, regardless of whether they are selected or not.
The Keilaniemi, Otaniemi and Leppävaara areas are home to an exceptionally high concentration of headquarters and product development departments for technology, energy and engineering companies. Many of these form part of international groups, which means that managers must report to both the Finnish organisation and the parent company.
Otaniemi’s higher education and start-up ecosystem also attracts rapidly growing companies to the area. These companies are often looking to recruit their first professional manager to work alongside the founders, which is a completely different role to managing an established business.
We have carried out projects for companies based in Espoo. Our references include, amongst others, Sitowise, which is based in Espoo.
We’ll start by defining the role together. We’ll go through the direction the company is taking and what is actually expected of the new manager. Right from the outset, we’ll show examples of candidate profiles so that we can refine our focus before the search begins.
Following the search, we will go through the candidates with you, support you during the final interviews and, where necessary, carry out reference checks and suitability assessments. The Equita First 100 Days coaching programme supports the new manager even before their first day at work.
For our Espoo recruitment drive, we select consultants with experience in technology and specialist business operations. Our consultants have themselves held senior management positions, many as managing directors or heads of human resources. There are around twenty of them in the Finnish team, and experts in the client’s sector are selected for each assignment.
You can ring Niclas Ahlbom directly on +358 40 066 2270.
The roles in this area focus on technology and specialist business functions.
Our office is located at Itämerentori 2, Helsinki. We carry out assignments throughout Finland, and we meet with clients and candidates in Espoo, either in person or remotely, whichever is most convenient at the time.
Our part of the process – that is, the initial screening, approaching candidates and assessing them – typically takes a few weeks. It is also worth setting aside additional time for final interviews and the decision-making process.
The steps are the same. Direct recruitment for management positions focuses on senior management roles, whilst headhunting generally targets key personnel. Read more our headhunting service in Espoo.
The pool of candidates is largely the same, as the Helsinki metropolitan area constitutes a single commuting region. The difference lies in the types of roles being sought in the area. In Espoo, the focus is on management positions in technology, energy and planning companies.
Let’s start with a discussion. We’ll go through the situation and, if necessary, outline the candidate profile before agreeing on anything.
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