We carry out direct searches for executives in Turku and elsewhere in Southwest Finland. The region’s economic structure is exceptionally specialised, and this is directly reflected in the kind of leadership that companies require.
Our office is in Helsinki, but our consultants are not tied to any one location. We meet clients and candidates in Turku in person whenever necessary.
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.
In the maritime and pharmaceutical sectors, a manager’s suitability is not determined by their CV alone. We also assess how the candidate has complied with regulatory requirements and quality management systems.
No one carries out a direct search on their own. Every assignment involves at least two consultants, and we select them based on who has experience in the client’s sector or the role being recruited for.
We agreed on the timetable straight away during the initial meeting. Our part of the process – the search for candidates and their assessment – will be completed in a few weeks, as there are several people involved.
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 economy of Southwest Finland relies on the maritime industry, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, food production and the logistics sector centred around the port. These are heavily regulated and capital-intensive sectors, in which a manager must have a good understanding of both production and regulatory requirements.
Specialisation narrows down the pool of candidates. When a role requires, for example, experience in the shipbuilding industry or pharmaceutical manufacturing, there are only a limited number of suitable candidates in Finland, and almost all of them are already in employment. In such cases, direct recruitment is, in practice, the only way forward.
There are also plenty of bilingual companies operating in the region. Our team includes consultants who speak Swedish, as well as our own team in Sweden, so applications can be submitted in both national languages.
First, we agree on the collaboration and define the role to be applied for. At the same time, we agree on a timetable and ensure that everyone has the same understanding of the objectives of the application.
At the end of the search phase, we present the candidates, provide guidance on the decision-making process and, where necessary, carry out reference checks and suitability assessments. The new manager’s induction can be supported with ‘First 100 Days’ coaching.
For our recruitment drive in Southwest Finland, we are selecting consultants with experience in manufacturing and regulated business operations. Our team in Finland comprises around twenty experienced managers and specialists. Their backgrounds range from manufacturing and construction to healthcare, logistics and energy.
Our contact person is Niclas Ahlbom, tel. +358 40 066 2270.
We are recruiting for these roles, amongst others.
Our office is located at Itämerentori 2, Helsinki. We carry out assignments throughout Finland, and we meet with clients and candidates in Turku either in person or remotely, whichever is most convenient at the time.
The timetable is finalised right at the start. The search for and assessment of candidates typically takes us a few weeks, after which we present the options. The pace of the rest of the process depends on how quickly the interviews can be fitted into the calendar.
The practical process is the same. The difference lies mainly in how high up in the organisation the search goes: direct recruitment targets senior management, whilst headhunting targets key personnel more broadly. Read more our headhunting service in Turku.
Yes. Our team includes consultants who speak Swedish, and we have our own team in Sweden. We can carry out bilingual searches for both clients and candidates.
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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