We carry out executive search in Helsinki and across the capital region. A senior role opening up in Helsinki competes for the same pool of people as dozens of other searches. The best candidates are not looking for jobs publicly, and many of them are just a phone call away from a competitor. That is why a search succeeds or fails on how well the candidate’s situation, motivations and values are understood before the conversation begins.
We carry out executive search for CEOs, management team members and other key people. Our office is at Itämerentori 2, so we meet both clients and candidates face to face whenever needed.
Executive search is rarely just about recruitment. It is a moment to pause and consider what kind of expertise or perspective will take the company towards its next goals. We have that conversation with you before the search begins.
No one carries out an executive search alone. Every assignment involves at least two consultants, chosen for their experience of the client’s industry or the role being filled.
Our consultants have held positions as managing directors, business directors and HR directors. Having led change processes themselves, they recognise the kind of leadership it requires.
We agree the timetable right at the initial meeting. Our part of the search and candidate assessment is completed within a few weeks, because several people work on it.
We’ll let candidates know what happens next and when we’ll be in touch. We’ll also provide personalised feedback to those candidates who do not progress further in the process. This is directly reflected in your employer brand.
The vast majority of the headquarters of large companies and the Finnish operations of international groups are located in the Helsinki metropolitan area. The same region also has the highest concentration of growth companies, private equity-backed firms and publicly owned groups. The pool of candidates is therefore large, but it is also well known to everyone else.
In practice, this means two things. The search must be conducted confidentially, as news travels fast in Helsinki and an ongoing search can be damaging to both the company and the candidate. And the search must be carried out swiftly, as a good candidate is rarely available for long.
We serve the entire Helsinki metropolitan area. In addition to Helsinki, we carry out recruitment for companies in Espoo and Vantaa, and, where necessary, we source candidates from across Finland and the other Nordic countries.
We’ll start by defining the role together. We’ll go through the direction the company is heading in and what is actually expected of the new manager. Right from the outset, we’ll provide examples of potential candidate profiles so that we can refine the search criteria before we begin the recruitment process.
Following the search phase, we will go through the shortlisted candidates with you, support you during the final interviews and, where necessary, carry out reference checks and suitability assessments. We will also assist you with the decision-making process.
The search does not end with the appointment. Equita First 100 Days coaching supports the new leader even before their first day, and it is a natural part of our executive search offering.
Our Finnish team comprises around twenty experienced managers and specialists. Their backgrounds range from industry and construction to healthcare, logistics, energy and publicly owned groups, and we always select experts in the relevant field for each assignment.
The contact person at the Helsinki office is Niclas Ahlbom, tel. +358 40 066 2270.
The majority of our recruitment is for senior management and key personnel in business-critical roles.
We have carried out assignments for Digita, Sitowise, Rejlers, Startax and Tammermatic, among others. You can read how the searches went in our references.
Our address is Itämerentori 2, 00180 Helsinki. We’d be happy to meet in person, but we can also hold an initial consultation remotely.
Yes. We serve the entire Helsinki metropolitan area from the same office. We also carry out assignments elsewhere in Finland, as our consultants are not tied to any one location.
We agree on a timetable during the initial discussion and stick to it. Our part of the search and the assessment of candidates typically takes a few weeks. The overall duration depends on how quickly the final interviews and the decision can be arranged.
The process is the same. Executive search refers to filling the roles of CEO, management team members and other senior executives. Headhunting is a broader term that also covers searches for other key people. Read more our headhunting service.
Tell us about your situation, and we’ll work out together which type of search is best suited to it. The initial discussion is under no obligation.
