We have an enviable mandate history throughout the emerging markets, providing clients with the correct knowledge and counsel required to make sound leadership decisions in a range of industries.
We are truly bespoke in the way we operate and this is reflected in the in-depth knowledge we possess of all our clients and the way they operate. Our emphasis is always to work in true partnership with our clients on their leadership requirements by identifying precise requirements to then source, evaluate and recruit senior level international talent.
Executive Search & Selection
Using our deep industry and functional experience, we are able to access the finest senior candidates in the market who best represent our client’s precise requirements.
We aim to partner and advise at all stages of a search. Our goal is to exceed expectation both in terms of the spectrum of candidate options provided as well as the swift, smooth yet thorough nature of the search itself.
The search would typically constitute the following specific phases:
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Establish search parameters and priorities:
- Determine the challenges and barometers of success specific to the role as well as the organization.
- Establish a full and complete picture as to the skills, abilities and knowledge required for the role offering an outside view perspective when appropriate, potentially challenging existing client assumptions on the role.
- Design full or develop on existing job specifications, detailing and formalizing full experience, qualifications and competencies for successful completion.
- At all times offer bespoke and tailored suggestions to the project on the client’s behalf.
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Determine search strategy:
- Commence with highly targeted market research into companies in the relevant sectors to locate and pinpoint ideal candidates best suited to the pre-determined skill-sets and qualifications for the role. This process is augmented by our extensive global network in the relevant markets and functions.
- Compile a full candidate long-list representing thorough market mapping and a wide range of choices for our client to explore.
- Consult with our client and determine long-list candidates to pursue further for potential short-list inclusion.
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Attract and evaluate candidates
- Approach potential candidates to test their interest in the role, drawing on our insights about candidate interests and aspirations to persuade strong prospects to consider new opportunities.
- Conduct in-depth competency based interviews based on pre-agreed search parameters.
- Compile and present short-list.
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Present most qualified candidates for client interviews
- Present most desirable candidates along with detailed candidate notes encompassing; initial interview assessment, key drivers, candidate achievements, track record, reputation in the marketplace (often via informal external conversations within the market) as well as academic qualification verification.
- Perform highly detailed executive capability assessment and evaluation methodology assessments where agreed with the client.
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Completion
- Following client selection of preferred candidate, engage in comprehensive background checks and referencing.
- Act as an intermediary between candidate and client regarding compensation negotiations.
- Act as focal point of reference for all parties during the transition phase.
- Remain in contact with all parties following the hire in order to monitor the early stages of the hire and assist further wherever possible.
The EXORDIA Group provides our clients with a bespoke in-depth market intelligence analysis service, highlighting the available candidate pool in specific locations using a well-defined methodology assessing what talent is actually available in the current market climate.
This option is suitable for clients who:
- Wish to ensure an appropriate candidate pool exists in the first place before exploring certain markets further and engaging executive search.
- Require a thorough market appraisal with a mid-term hiring view in certain geographies.
- Wish to provide for successful succession planning or diversity mapping.
- Want to be certain that should the need arise for a specific hire, the ideal candidate would indeed be available.
By mandating the EXORDIA Group in our Global Mapping solution, our clients are assured of the most accurate data in the desired market coupled with comprehensive mapping of the available talent pool in the region. This process is conducted in the strictest of confidence and is in no way binding to further executive search activity with the EXORDIA Group.
General overviews of compensation and benefits including salary levels and average increases are available from the major benefit consulting firms. That said, there are instances where smaller organizations and specialist firms require a far greater depth of information which is not easily obtained from traditional avenues. The way in which we operate as a senior Executive Search practice enables us a clear and unbiased view of the salary levels, benefit packages and incentive plan structures of numerous senior individuals and also executives who work within our focus industry sectors.
We are well placed to assist with everything from specific salary benchmarking for existing employees or for new hires (for business planning purposes) through to full bespoke reports, as always working in close tailored partnership with our clients.