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We specialize in providing professional senior and middle level recruitment, interim recruitment and leadership assessment services to large and medium sized international and Polish organizations across various sectors. We also provide coaching and career advice to individuals.




Executive Recruitment



Executive recruitment is the largest part of our business. We start each recruitment project with the most accurate and up to date market mapping of the available talent in any given segment, and then we assess and attract the most suitable leaders to our Clients' organizations to foster growth and development of both. Most of the roles we recruit for are located in Poland, but we also recruit across CEE and beyond.




Interim Recruitment



We help our Clients bridge leadership gaps in special situations i.e. one off projects, maternity or prolonged sick leave, turnaround management, temporary replacement etc. We have a database of highly skilled interim managers and we can quickly match our Clients' immediate needs with proper interim solutions. For our interim recruitment service we are members of the WIL Group, an executive interim management organization operating in 37 countries.




Leadership Assessment



We strive to provide the most accurate leadership assessment to ensure organizations have the best leaders in place for today's volatile markets and are able to retain the most valued employees. We use our own assessment methodology supported by psychometric tests (Hogan Assessment Systems) which aside from being very effective in identifying strengths and weaknesses also provide profound insight into individual's hidden gaps and risk factors that are activated in either highly stressful or highly relaxed circumstances.




Career Advice & Coaching



We help individuals realize their potential through finding the most suitable work environment fostering growth and development of both the individuals and the organizations they work for.


OUR RECRUITMENT TRACK RECORD
SECTORS & COMPANIES
We recruit across the board and across many sectors. Below is the list of sectors and description of the companies we have worked for:

Automotive

  • European car manufacturer;
  • Producer of metal car seat racks;
  • Automotive components equipment manufacturer.

Building & Construction

  • International construction equipment and scaffolding rental provider;
  • International construction company;
  • International real estate residential development company;
  • International engineering consultancy company;
  • Manufacturer of large-size steel and aluminium constructions;
  • Company offering technical inspection and advisory services for the construction sector;
  • One of the world's leading professional engineering and consulting services provider.

Building Materials / Interior Design

  • European producer of roof windows, solar collectors, and blinds;
  • International manufacturer of decorative window covering products;
  • Manufacturer of anti-allergic pillows and quilts;
  • Worldwide leader in manufacturing adhesives, grouts and other building chemistry products;
  • Building chemicals company;
  • Online international shopping club for interior design;
  • Leading Polish manufacturer of construction chemicals.

Consumer Electronics

  • Leading consumer electronics company;
  • World leader in the consumer technology sector.

E-Commerce

  • Polish online e-commerce platform;
  • Polish online e-commerce platform dedicated to specific sectors;
  • Czech auction website;
  • Online travel agency.

Energy & Power

  • Producer, trader and distributor of energy;
  • Renewable energy firm;
  • Largest private distributor of electricity in Poland;
  • Natural gas distributor and supplier to industrial factories.

FMCG & Retail

  • Global food FMCG company;
  • One of the largest drugstore chains in Europe;
  • Drugstore chain;
  • Direct selling beauty and personal care multi-level marketing company;
  • FMCG wholesale and retail business;
  • Global supplier of baked goods to the foodservice and retail markets;
  • Global beer company;
  • International confectionery manufacturer;
  • Leading international wholesaler;
  • International purchasing group and specialized trade services business;
  • One of the leading global retailers;
  • Manufacturer and distributor of spices;
  • Leading international producer of personal hygiene solutions;
  • One of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum;
  • One of the leaders in the production of dietary supplements for athletes;
  • German juice producer;
  • High energy beverages producer.

Financial Services

  • Large European universal bank;
  • One of the world's leading microfinance companies;
  • One of the largest Portuguese banks;
  • Polish receivables management / debt collection company;
  • Global life insurance company;
  • Receivables management / debt collection company in Ukraine;
  • Public financial services organization;
  • Polish receivables management / debt collection company;
  • Global universal bank.

Healthcare Services

  • Leading international healthcare services provider;
  • Global consulting company to the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

Industrial Manufacturing and Engineering

  • World's leader in solutions for kitchens and bathrooms;
  • Global manufacturer of pump solutions and water technology;
  • Manufacturer of flexible film solutions for packaging;
  • Manufacturer of welding and cutting equipment;
  • Leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components for various industries;
  • Industrial mining equipment and solutions provider;
  • Manufacturer of industrial automation, interconnection, and interface solutions;
  • Global industrial gas company;
  • Manufacturer of pumping solutions and services;
  • International company offering waste handling equipment solutions and products;
  • Solid fuel boilers manufacturer;
  • Supplier of products and services to the metal casting industry and provider of metal engineering;
  • Producer of telescopic cranes components.

Lifesciences

  • Global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring.

Logistics

  • International courier company;
  • European provider of distribution services for small consignments of palletised goods;
  • Logistics company providing global air, sea and road transport.

Media & Advertising

  • Global advertising agency;
  • One of the world's largest media group;
  • Sports broadcaster with a number of TV stations;
  • Leading international sports marketing agency.

Medical Devices

  • Global leading manufacturer of optical and digital precision technology;
  • Global leader in manufacturing and delivering advanced hearing solutions.

Multi Partner Programs

  • Leading loyalty programme and multichannel marketing platform;
  • Supplier of non-cash employee benefits.

Packaging

  • Plastics and paperboard packaging manufacturer;
  • International provider of flexible packaging products and services ;
  • Provider of innovative sorbent solutions for various industries;
  • Manufacturer of flexible film solutions for packaging.

Pharmaceutical Wholesale

  • European leading pharmaceutical distributor.

Private Equity

  • Leading private equity fund and technology investor in CEE;
  • Private equity fund focused on North America and Central Europe;
  • Global private equity firm;
  • Provider of mezzanine financing in the Baltic region.

Professional Services

  • Global strategic management consulting firm;
  • Agile consulting company;
  • International law firm;
  • International consulting firm providing professional services for the public sector;
  • International employment agency.

Security

  • Largest security company in Poland.

Shared Services

  • Global entertainment content producer and distributor;
  • Global professional services network offering audit, assurance, taxation, and management consulting;
  • Global consumer electronics and telecommunications company;
  • European banking and financial services company;
  • Global shared services for the financial industry;
  • Manufacturer and distributor of spices;
  • European producer of roof windows, solar collectors, and blinds.

Technology and IT

  • American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products;
  • American computer technology company;
  • American multinational technology company;
  • Operator of terrestrial radio and television infrastructure in Poland;
  • American consumer electronics and telecommunications company;
  • Global leader in Augmented Identity;
  • Polish IT consulting and software development company.

Telecommunications

  • Telecommunications and cable operator;
  • Telecommunications and cable operator;
  • Provider of supply chain solutions to the wireless technology industry;
  • One of the largest mobile operator in Poland.

OUR RECRUITMENT TRACK RECORD
POSITIONS
We recruit for all key senior and middle management functions. Below is the list of positions we have recruited for:

Collections

  • Collections Director - international bank in Poland.

Finance

  • Finance Director - American computer technology company;
  • Finance Director - international construction company;
  • Finance Director - leading international toys retailer;
  • Valuation Specialist - leading private equity fund and technology investor in CEE;
  • Indirect Tax Specialist - European producer of roof windows, solar collectors, and blinds;
  • Tax Manager - large European universal bank;
  • Head of Reporting CEE - Polish online e-commerce platform;
  • Finance Director - Polish online e-commerce platform dedicated to specific sectors;
  • Finance Director - provider of supply chain solutions to the wireless technology industry;
  • Business Analyst - private equity fund focused on North America and Central Europe;
  • Finance Director - European car manufacturer, Slovakia;
  • Senior Financial Controller - largest security company in Poland;
  • Financial Analyst - international real estate residential development company;
  • Merchandise Controlling Manager - leading international wholesaler;
  • Commercial and Supply Chain Financial Director - manufacturer and distributor of spices;
  • Head of EMEA Shared Service Center - manufacturer and distributor of spices;
  • Chief Finance Officer - leading private equity fund and technology investor in CEE;
  • IPO Project Manager - leading international healthcare services provider;
  • Interim CFO - pan-European medical service provider;
  • Financial Controller - European provider of distribution services for small consignments of palletised goods;
  • Finance Director - one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum;
  • Finance Manager - manufacturer of flexible film solutions for packaging;
  • Finance Manager - plastic and paperboard packaging manufacturer;
  • Chief Accountant - solid fuel boilers manufacturer;
  • Finance Director - leading international toys retailer;
  • Finance Director - online travel agency;
  • Finance Director - Polish receivables management / debt collection company;
  • Finance Director - telecommunications and cable operator.

General Management

  • Managing Director - Czech auction website;
  • Country Manager - renewable energy firm;
  • Country Manager - American computer technology company, Poland & Czech;
  • General Manager - international courier company;
  • Managing Director - global supplier of baked goods to the foodservice and retail markets;
  • CEO - telecommunications and cable operator;
  • Managing Director - global manufacturer of pump solutions and water technology;
  • General Manager - international manufacturer of decorative window covering products;
  • General Manager - industrial mining equipment and solutions provider;
  • Managing Director - marketing services agencies;
  • Managing Director - global advertising agency, Turkey;
  • Managing Director - global advertising agency, Poland;
  • Managing Director - international purchasing group and specialized trade services business;
  • Country Manager - one of the leading global retailers;
  • General Manager & Software Engineering Lead - American consumer electronics and telecommunications company;
  • Country Director - international engineering consultancy company;
  • Managing Director - global leading manufacturer of optical and digital precision technology;
  • Managing Director - European provider of distribution services for small consignments
  • of palletised goods;
  • Managing Director - leading consumer electronics company;
  • Managing Director - manufacturer of large-size steel and aluminium constructions;
  • Deputy CEO - receivables management / debt collection company in Ukraine;
  • Country Manager - international consulting firm providing professional services for the public sector;
  • Commercial General Manager - plastic and paperboard packaging manufacturer;
  • Group CEO - one of the leaders in the production of dietary supplements for athletes;
  • General Manager - company offering technical inspection and advisory services for the construction sector;
  • General Manager - leading international sports marketing agency;
  • Managing Director Poland - global leader in manufacturing and delivering advanced hearing solutions;
  • General Manager - international company offering waste handling equipment solutions and products;
  • General Manager - global shared services for the financial industry;
  • General Manager - European producer of roof windows, solar collectors, and blinds, Poland.

Government Relations

  • Corporate & Institutional Relations Director - international construction company.

Human Resources

  • HR Business Partner Poland & Baltics - global manufacturer of pump solutions and water technology;
  • HR Country Lead - European producer of roof windows, solar collectors, and blinds;
  • HR Director - one of the world's leading microfinance companies;
  • HR Manager - global strategic management consulting firm;
  • Recruitment Manager - global strategic management consulting firm;
  • Senior HR Manager - American computer technology company, Łódź;
  • Recruitment Manager - American computer technology company, Łódź;
  • HR Director - American computer technology company, Łódź;
  • HR Director - operator of terrestrial radio and television infrastructure in Poland;
  • Compensation & Benefits Manager - financial services organization in Poland;
  • HR Business Partner Poland & Baltics - global manufacturer of pump solutions and water technology;
  • Senior HR Business Partner - global beer company;
  • HR Manager Production - international confectionery manufacturer;
  • HR Manager Commercial - international confectionery manufacturer;
  • HR Director - manufacturer of industrial automation, interconnection, and interface solutions;
  • HR Manager - international construction company;
  • HR Manager - manufacturer of flexible film solutions for packaging;
  • HR Director - producer of metal car seat racks;
  • HR Manager - leading international toys retailer:
  • Senior HR Delivery Lead - global shared services for the financial industry;
  • HR Director - telecommunications and cable operator;
  • Finance Manager Production - European producer of roof windows, solar collectors, and blinds;
  • Recruitment Manager - European producer of roof windows, solar collectors, and blinds;
  • HR Director - one of the world's leading microfinance companies;
  • HR Manager - producer of telescopic cranes components.

Information Technology

  • IT Director - global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring;
  • Deputy CIO - large European universal bank;
  • CIO - leading international healthcare services provider;
  • IT Director - one of the largest drugstore chains in Europe;
  • IT Director - producer of drinks and beverages;
  • SAP Global Support Lead - global entertainment content producer and distributor;
  • Technology & Software Director - Polish IT consulting and software development company.

Internal Audit

  • Senior Internal Auditor - global universal bank;
  • Internal Audit Leader - financial services organization in Poland;
  • Head of Audit Committee - Polish receivables management / debt collection company;
  • Audit Analyst - public financial services organization.

Legal & Compliance

  • Head of Legal - large European universal bank;
  • In-House Lawyer - large European universal bank;
  • Legal Counsel - international company from the building sector (CRH);
  • In-House Lawyer - world's leader in gases, technologies and services for industry;
  • Senior Associate / Junior Partner - international law firm;
  • Compliance Manager - leading financial services organization in Poland;
  • Employment Lawyer - European car manufacturer, Slovakia;
  • Legal Counsel - European car manufacturer, Slovakia;
  • In-House Lawyer - world leader in the consumer technology sector.

Logistics

  • Logistics Director - Polish online e-commerce platform dedicated to specific sectors;
  • Branch Director - logistics company providing global air, sea and road transport;
  • Logistics Manager - producer of telescopic cranes components.

Management Consulting

  • Senior Consultants - global consulting company to the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors;
  • Senior Associates / Consultants - global strategic management consulting firm;
  • Senior Strategy Manager CEE - direct selling beauty and personal care multi-level marketing company.

Marketing

  • Internet Marketing Manager - one of the world's leading microfinance companies;
  • Marketing Director - producer of drinks and beverages;
  • Marketing Director - Polish online e-commerce platform dedicated to specific sectors;
  • Senior Category Strategy and Analytics Manager - direct selling beauty and personal care multi-level marketing company;
  • Marketing Director - American computer technology company;
  • Marketing Director - leading loyalty programme and multichannel marketing platform;
  • Client Marketing Director - large European universal bank;
  • Marketing Director - global life insurance company;
  • Marketing Manager - global food FMCG company;
  • Marketing Director - telecommunications and cable operator;
  • Marketing Manager - European producer of roof windows, solar collectors, and blinds, Czech Republic;
  • Style Director - online international shopping club for interior design.

Online / E-Commerce

  • E-Commerce Director - telecommunications and cable operator;
  • E-Commerce Merchandise & Marketing Manager, Internet Marketing Manager - one of the world's leading microfinance companies.

Operations

  • Head of Operations - one of the largest Portuguese banks;
  • Operations Director - drugstore chain;
  • Operations Director - leading international healthcare services provider, Romania;
  • Building Division Director - international construction company;
  • Operations Director - plastic and paperboard packaging manufacturer;
  • Back Office Coordinator - solid fuel boilers manufacturer;
  • Chief Operating Officer - telecommunications and cable operator;
  • International Front Office Manager - European producer of roof windows, solar collectors, and blinds;
  • Operations Manager, Factory - European producer of roof windows, solar collectors, and blinds;
  • Technical Director - one of the world's leading professional engineering and consulting services provider.

Private Equity/ Investment

  • Investment Director / Partner - leading private equity fund and technology investor in CEE;
  • Analyst - private equity fund focused on North America and Central Europe;
  • Senior Associate - global private equity firm;
  • Managing Partner - global private equity firm, Warsaw
  • Cogeneration Director, Board Member - natural gas distributor and supplier to industrial factories;
  • Investment Manager - provider of mezzanine financing in the Baltic region;
  • Buy-In Manager - global private equity firm.

Product Development

  • Product Development Director - supplier of non-cash employee benefits;
  • Agro Product Manager - large European universal bank;
  • Mortgage Loans Director - large European universal bank;
  • Credit Cards Team Manager - large European universal bank;
  • Retail Products Development Director - large European universal bank;
  • Admixtures Product Manager - worldwide leader in manufacturing adhesives, grouts and other building chemistry products.

Production

  • Site Director - international provider of flexible packaging products and services;
  • Site Director - British cakes manufacturer;
  • Plant Manager - world's leader in solutions for kitchens and bathrooms;
  • Plant Manager - worldwide leader in manufacturing adhesives, grouts and other building chemistry products;
  • Plant Manager - German juice producer;
  • Plant Manager - manufacturer of pumping solutions and services;
  • Factory General Manager - European producer of roof windows, solar collectors, and blinds;
  • Factory General Manager - European producer of roof windows, solar collectors, and blinds, Czech Republic;
  • Production Manager - producer of telescopic cranes components;
  • Production Planning Manager - producer of telescopic cranes components;
  • Engineering Manager - producer of telescopic cranes components;
  • Industrial Director - FMCG company.

Public Relations

  • Head of PR - large European universal bank;
  • PR Director - international bank in Poland;
  • PR Manager - financial services organization in Poland;
  • PR Manager - telecommunications and cable operator.

Purchasing

  • Procurement Manager - world's leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry;
  • Purchasing Director - FMCG wholesale and retail business;
  • Buying Director - drugstore chain;
  • Purchasing Director - leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components for various industries;
  • Purchasing Director - European leading pharmaceutical distributor;
  • Purchasing Director - German juice producer;
  • Purchasing Manager - producer of telescopic cranes components;
  • Sourcing and Suppliers Development Director - FMCG company.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

  • Quality Manager - large European universal bank;
  • Quality Program Manager - large European universal bank;
  • Quality Analyst - large European universal bank;
  • Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager - international provider of flexible packaging products and services;
  • European Continuous Improvement (CBS) Director - manufacturer of welding and cutting equipment;
  • Continuous Improvement Manager - global entertainment content producer and distributor;
  • Continuous Improvement Manager - automotive components equipment manufacturer;
  • Process Improvement Engineer - producer of telescopic cranes components

R&D

  • R&D Head - American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, Poland & Russia;
  • R&D Head - FMCG company;
  • Head of Research - one of the largest Portuguese banks;
  • Development Manager - supplier of products and services to the metal casting industry and provider of metal engineering;
  • Software Manager - global consumer electronics and telecommunications company

Risk

  • Mortgage Risk Leader - financial services organization in Poland;
  • Mortgage Risk Manager Portfolio Management - financial services organization in Poland;
  • Risk Director - one of the world's leading microfinance companies.

Sales and Business Development

  • Sales Director, Board Member - large European universal bank;
  • Region Head - large European universal bank;
  • Sales Director CEE - international rail transportation investor in Poland:
  • Commercial Director - world's leader in gases, technologies and services for industry;
  • Large Industries Business Development Manager - world's leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry;
  • Solutions Manager - American computer technology company;
  • Account Manager - American computer technology company;
  • General Director Energy Distribution - largest private distributor of electricity in Poland;
  • Key Account Manager - largest security company in Poland;
  • Client Service Director - global advertising agency;
  • Regional Account Director - global advertising agency;
  • P&G Client Service Director - global advertising agency;
  • Senior Business Development Manager - leading loyalty programme and multichannel marketing platform;
  • Key Account Manager - leading loyalty programme and multichannel marketing platform;
  • Agro Department Manager - large European universal bank;
  • SME Manager - large European universal bank;
  • CRM Manager - large European universal bank;
  • Credit Cards & Alternative Payments Director - large European universal bank;
  • Medical Director - leading international healthcare services provider;
  • Partner Channel Sales Director - American multinational technology company;
  • Subsidiary Server Business Group Lead - American multinational technology company;
  • SMB & Distribution Manager - American multinational technology company;
  • BD Leader Eastern Europe - provider of innovative sorbent solutions for various industries;
  • Sales & BD Manager - international engineering consultancy company;
  • Key Account Manager Telecom - global leader in Augmented Identity;
  • Sales Director - leading international producer of personal hygiene solutions;
  • Network Development Director - European provider of distribution services for small consignments of palletised goods;
  • Sales Manager Poland and North Eastern Europe - manufacturer of flexible film solutions for packaging;
  • Customer Service Manager - manufacturer of flexible film solutions for packaging;
  • Business Development Manager Poland - global industrial gas company;
  • Solution Sales Director - international construction equipment and scaffolding rental provider;
  • Director of Search & Selection - international employment agency;
  • Sales Director - building chemicals company;
  • Regional Sales Manager - plastic and paperboard packaging manufacturer;
  • Business Development Manager - company offering technical inspection and advisory services for the construction sector;
  • Vice President Utilities & Infrastructure - Polish IT consulting and software development company;
  • CEE Export Sales Manager - solid fuel boilers manufacturer;
  • Sales Director - solid fuel boilers manufacturer;
  • Regional Sales Manager - European producer of roof windows, solar collectors, and blinds;
  • Sales Director - high energy beverages producer.

Supervisory Board

  • Supervisory Board Members - Polish receivables management / debt collection company;
  • Non-Executive-Director - producer of drinks and beverages.

Supply Chain

  • Supply Chain Manager - manufacturer of anti-allergic pillows and quilts;
  • Head of Supply Chain - manufacturer and importer of global spirits brands;
  • Supply Chain Director - producer of telescopic cranes components.

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