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Search Excellence Partners

Search Excellence Partners is a boutique executive recruiting firm that blends deep operational experience with sector-specific expertise to deliver leadership hires that drive measurable impact. Headquartered in Chicago, the firm leverages career backgrounds that span from the shop floor to the boardroom, including prior CEO, COO and President roles, to align candidate capabilities with client objectives and culture. Their practice focuses on placing senior leaders and boardroom talent across Automotive and Mobility (including Auto, Truck, EV, mobility solutions and automotive technology), Chemical, Energy and Pharmaceuticals, and Food & Beverage and Ingredients. Clients range from OEMs, tiered suppliers and aftermarket businesses to distributors, retailers, consumer goods brands, wholesale organizations, software providers and materials companies, giving the team a panoramic view of value chains and the cross-functional leadership requirements within them. Emphasizing an inclusive, candidate-forward process, Search Excellence Partners is known for rigorous assessment, transparent communication, and advocacy that balances the interests of both employers and executives throughout each engagement. Whether supporting confidential C-suite succession, building out critical functional leadership teams, or guiding strategic board appointments, the firm structures each search as a bespoke project with clear milestones and accountability. Its consultants apply global reach, disciplined research and industry fluency to source scarce talent, including transformative leaders for growth, turnaround and innovation agendas tied to electrification, digitalization, advanced materials, safety, sustainability and supply resilience. A modern jobs platform complements retained search for select mid-to-senior leadership roles, while testimonials underscore long-term client partnerships and repeat engagements. By uniting practical operational insight with disciplined executive search methodology, Search Excellence Partners consistently identifies and secures high-performing leaders who create enduring value across complex manufacturing, life sciences and consumer-linked ecosystems.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseMedical DevicesHealthcare AdministrationMental Health Care

HQChicago, United States

emfelia GmbH

emfelia GmbH is a German recruitment boutique focused on permanent appointments of specialist and leadership talent across Finance, IT, and Digital functions. Headquartered in Maintal, the firm positions itself as a highly specialized partner rather than a generalist, committing to excellence and fit over compromise. emfelia delivers modern, market-relevant solutions using a proven toolkit that includes recruiting, headhunting, and direct and executive search, supported by a multi channel approach with targeted outreach methods such as quick search and cross search to accelerate time to shortlist. The team is composed largely of seasoned consultants with 10 or more years of experience who combine rigorous assessment with the ability to read between the lines, balancing technical credentials with culture and soft skill alignment. Confidentiality is treated as a core operating principle throughout briefings, research, engagement, and selection, and clients benefit from a replacement guarantee that underscores accountability for long term success. For candidates, emfelia provides transparent guidance and career coaching to help navigate next steps without over or under matching, always aiming for roles that advance careers and unlock potential. The firm supports mid sized companies and large enterprises across sectors, serving technology providers and digital businesses as well as banks, insurers, and industrial groups that are building finance and IT capabilities. A structured process translates business strategy into clear role definitions, maps relevant talent pools, and produces curated shortlists, while continuous communication keeps stakeholders aligned. Rooted in the belief that every companys results depend on the quality of its people, emfelia consistently searches for the outstanding rather than the average and strives to be, as its motto suggests, one contact ahead.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQMaintal, Germany

EXPERTS & TALENTS Gruppe

EXPERTS & TALENTS Gruppe is a Germany-wide staffing and recruiting partner focused on connecting the right people with the right companies through a blend of regional proximity and national expertise. Operating across a broad network of branch locations including Essen, Dresden, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Bochum, Duisburg, Krefeld, Wolfsburg, Magdeburg, Halle, Lüneburg, Potsdam/Berlin, Siegen and more, the group supports clients and candidates along the full talent lifecycle. For employers, their core services span Arbeitnehmerüberlassung (temporary staffing), Personalvermittlung (permanent recruitment), and senior-level Executive Search & Interim Management, complemented by specialized HR solutions such as Recruitment Process Outsourcing, freelancer sourcing, vendor management, employer branding, outplacement consulting, learning and leadership development, and aptitude and potential diagnostics. They recruit across key job families including Gesundheit & Soziales, IT & Engineering, Lager & Logistik, Marketing & Vertrieb, HR & Management, Produktion & Handwerk, and Verwaltung & Finanzen, enabling tailored delivery for blue-collar, white-collar, and executive profiles. For candidates, EXPERTS & TALENTS provides a transparent application process, an always-on job finder and newsletter, simple WhatsApp-based application options, and practical career resources on interviews, CVs, and career transitions—supporting helpers, career changers, graduates, experienced professionals, and leadership talent alike. The firm emphasizes a people-first philosophy—"Von Mensch zu Mensch"—underlining genuine partnership, clear communication, and sustained support before, during, and after placement. Recognized as a kununu Top Company 2024, the group combines market know-how with a high-touch consulting approach and modern digital tools to accelerate hiring outcomes, improve workforce flexibility, and strengthen employer brands. Whether scaling operations, filling critical skills in technology, engineering, logistics, healthcare, or appointing hard-to-find leaders, EXPERTS & TALENTS delivers agile, compliant, and quality-assured staffing and recruitment solutions designed to reduce time-to-hire and create long-term value for organizations and professionals across Germany.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseCloud ComputingTelecomHospital & Health Care (Nursing)

HQEssen, Germany

Personnel Services Unlimited

Personnel Services Unlimited (PSU) is Western North Carolinas staffing agency of choice, serving employers and job seekers since 1981. Headquartered in Shelby with an additional office in Forest City, PSU supports companies across communities including Gastonia, Kings Mountain, Rutherfordton, Dallas, Spindale, Cherryville and beyond. The firm operates two complementary divisionsStaffing Services and Professional Placementdelivering temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire solutions that give clients just-in-time access to the skills they need. PSU also provides a payrolling/employer-of-record service that allows clients to manage recruiting and screening while PSU assumes the responsibilities and liabilities of employment, including payroll processing, payroll taxes, unemployment management, and workers compensation administration. Job seekers can browse openings and manage their journey through PSUs online job board and employee portal, with opportunities spanning manufacturing and industrial, skilled trades, clerical and administrative, accounting and finance, human resources, engineering and IT, logistics and supply chain, sales and marketing, and other professional roles. Employers benefit from a tenured, service-oriented team that listens, consults, and aligns every search to business goals, emphasizing speed, quality of match, and measurable ROI. Whether a plant requires reliable light-industrial staff for the next shift, a warehouse needs logistics support, or an office is adding high-caliber administrative or professional talent, PSU delivers flexible staffing backed by prompt communication and diligent follow-upqualities reflected in years of repeat business and enthusiastic testimonials. The company is equipped to support seasonal ramps, special projects, and steady-state operations, aligning scheduling, shift coverage, and skill sets to production demands. With a commitment to community, compliance, and long-term relationships, PSU connects people with possibilities and strengthens the regions workforce one successful placement at a time.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentPayrolling/EORAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTechnical WritingProject ManagementSoftware Development

HQShelby, United States

OERTZENGroup

OERTZENGroup is an executive search and professional recruitment firm that connects European companies with highly qualified and culturally compatible talent across North America. Headquartered in Atlanta, the firm specializes in permanent placements for Csuite leaders, general managers, and senior to midlevel management, while also supporting professional roles across functions such as engineering, sales, finance, and human resources. Built around a consultative model, OERTZENGroup invests the time to understand each clients brand, strategy, and culture, then tells that story in the U.S. market to attract candidates who will thrive in transatlantic environments. The team combines deep knowledge of U.S. talent markets with a European upbringing and multilingual capabilities, enabling nuanced assessments of culture fit and stakeholder expectations when organizations are entering, expanding, or optimizing their U.S. operations. Acting as an extension of the clients talent acquisition function, they offer a de facto recruiting department that proactively sources passive candidates, manages the process end to end, and maintains momentum so critical roles are filled efficiently without sacrificing quality. The firms sector strengths include industrial and manufacturing domains such as automotive, machinery, material handling, packaging, plastics, and industrial automation, alongside life sciences disciplines including biotechnology and medical devices, and energy segments spanning conventional power and renewable energy. Typical clients range from midmarket enterprises with $50M$500M in annual revenue to select multinationals seeking a seasoned partner to navigate U.S. hiring. OERTZENGroups mission is to elevate best practices through an efficient, approachable, and collaborative experience for clients and candidates alikeraising employer brand visibility, shortening time to hire, and delivering leaders who align to the strategy and culture on both sides of the Atlantic. Their search continues so that clients searches can stop.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseHealthcare AdministrationMental Health CareVeterinary

HQAtlanta, United States

ESE Executive Search Excellence GmbH

ESE Executive Search Excellence GmbH is a Düsseldorf-based executive search boutique dedicated to winning top leadership talent for clients across multiple sectors. Operating from Neuer Zollhof 1 in the Medienhafen, the firm focuses on the top three management layers and delivers a rigorously structured, research-led search process that blends systematic market mapping, direct approach, and in-depth leadership assessment to ensure a strong cultural and corporate fit. ESE’s team of around 15 experienced consultants and researchers brings more than six decades of combined executive search expertise, drawing on deep operational leadership backgrounds and industry knowledge spanning manufacturing and engineering, healthcare and life sciences, and transportation and logistics, among others. The firm’s partners and research consultants cover fields such as automotive and mobility, transport and logistics, insurance, mining, recycling and steel, construction and HVAC, auditing, and hospital and social care; they regularly fill board and managing director roles as well as functional leadership in operations, marketing and sales, HR, finance and controlling, IT, and hospital administration. ESE’s search philosophy is anchored in lived values—mutual respect, sustainability, and appreciation—combined with high change readiness and innovation capacity as key leadership traits. Clients benefit from partner-led delivery, transparent status reporting throughout each mandate, and close candidate care well beyond contract signing. Recognized for its collaborative culture and employee development, the firm invests in continuous learning, structured onboarding, and knowledge sharing, and has been acknowledged as a Kununu Top Company 2024. ESE is also visible in the German consulting ecosystem via the BDU advisor database. With a strong track record of successful leadership appointments and satisfied clients, ESE Executive Search Excellence positions itself as a trusted advisor for organizations seeking high-impact leaders who fit both the strategic agenda and the culture.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseWarehousingDistributionPublic Transit

HQDuesseldorf, Germany

Externatic

Externatic is a French specialist recruitment firm dedicated to the IT and digital ecosystem, supporting companies and candidates across France with a focus on building long‑term, high‑value connections. As a pure IT player, the firm covers the full spectrum of technology roles: software and web/mobile development, DevOps, infrastructure, networks and telecoms, cloud and product management; R&D and industrial information systems including hardware/electronics, embedded and real‑time systems, IoT, scientific and quantum computing, and industry 4.0 environments such as MES and PLM; data and AI spanning business intelligence, data engineering, data science, ML engineering, MLOps and cloud data platforms; and cybersecurity across data protection, risk management, network and cloud security, intrusion detection, vulnerability analysis and incident response. Externatic reports a 95% probation success rate in 2024 and mobilizes a team of around 20 consultants and recruiters to deliver tailored, localized searches nationwide. Deeply embedded in regional tech communities, the firm organizes and participates in major events like Devfest, BDX/IO, French Tech, ADN Ouest, Sunny Tech, Job Connect, BreizhCamp and the West Web Festival, and is the creator of “La Nuit des Meetups” in Nantes and Brest. Its approach blends market foresight, sustained engagement with pools of active and passive candidates, and the power of human networks to reach scarce talent. Externatic invests in recruiting innovation through automation, exploratory uses of AI, advanced sourcing (finalist at the European SOSU competition) and HR roundtables (Nid des Recruteurs / After Recrut). Since 2015, its reference IT salary guide and supporting content—role fiches, geographic analyses, interview guides and blog insights—provide market intelligence to clients and candidates. Trusted by startups, scale‑ups, industrial leaders and public institutions, Externatic delivers permanent and executive hires across development, infrastructure/cloud, project and product, QA/testing, management, cybersecurity, electronics and embedded/IoT, data, engineering/R&D, business/marketing and design.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceDefenseConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial Machinery

HQNantes, France

Rubykon Group

Rubykon Group is a boutique executive search firm built to better serve clients and talent by connecting high performers with top-tier companies and enabling both to unlock meaningful growth. With over 15 years of executive search experience and hundreds of placements across a variety of roles and industries, the firm combines a tenacious, laser-like focus on uncovering the right talent with a deep understanding of each clients business and hiring needs. Rubykon Group recruits across Commercial, Operations, R&D, Finance, and HR, delivering searches from the C-suite and functional executives to territory sales leaders and service engineers, vertically and horizontally across the organization. The team is trusted by start-ups, joint ventures, and family-owned businesses as well as fast-growing private equitybacked manufacturers and publicly traded enterprises with domestic and international reach. Sector strengths include Food & Beverage Manufacturing, Traditional and Sustainable Packaging, Capital Equipment, Supply Chain, Industrial Distribution, Medical, Pharma and Cold Chain, and Ecommerce and Fulfillment. Known for approaching accomplished, often hard-to-reach passive candidates professionally, competitively, and gracefully, Rubykon Group earns the confidence of both clients and candidates through transparent communication, nuanced market insight, and values-driven, long-term relationships. Beyond executive search, clients benefit from business consulting, strategic planning, and market insights that inform talent strategies and organizational design, while candidates receive career development coaching, interview preparation, and resume review and consultation to help them navigate pivotal transitions. Every engagement is grounded in rigorous discovery to achieve a 360-degree view of role requirements and cultural fit, aligning experience, compensation, and the many intangibles that ultimately drive long-term success. Whether a company is seeking all-star talent or an experienced executive is ready to take the next step, Rubykon Group provides a focused, high-touch partnership that consistently sparks new career momentum and business outcomes.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseWarehousingDistributionPublic Transit

HQSan Francisco, United States

Seymour John

Seymour John is a specialist recruitment and consultancy services group that helps organisations take the next step by securing the talent and delivering the solutions needed to thrive amid change. Operating across both private and public sectors in the UK, the firm blends permanent and interim recruitment with executive search, project consultancy, and managed service style delivery to simplify complex people and performance challenges. Its recruitment practice spans end to end finance, procurement, human resources, project management, digital data and technology, executive leadership, engineering, operations, logistics, supply chain, and sales, marketing and business support, giving clients access to scarce skills and culturally aligned leaders who can drive transformation. For public and social sector clients, Seymour John is an awarded supplier on relevant frameworks, enabling straightforward, compliant procurement and access to commercially astute talent from wider private sector networks. The consultancy practice delivers operational and strategic HR, change and transformation, organisational and cultural development, and leadership development, with flexible engagement models from retained outsourced HR for startups and SMEs through to pay as you need us interventions and statement of work based projects. Case studies include enabling a modern desktop experience for over 450 GP practices through one of the UKs largest healthcare ICT transition programmes, developing a digital strategy for a newly formed Integrated Care System, delivering multi role interim recruitment for a major public sector system, running top to bottom finance team campaigns, and appointing an exceptional logistics leader for a global engineering business. Guided by values that are positive, progressive, and productive, the team takes a collaborative, ego free approach that prioritises quality over quantity, objective clarity, and long term relationships. The outcome is a practical, integrated pathway from assessment to action to measurable results, helping clients do more with less, reduce costs, improve productivity, and leave a genuine improvement legacy.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & DefenseAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQWorcester, United Kingdom

Grit Matters

Grit Matters is a specialist technical recruitment firm that partners with high-growth, technology-forward organizations to deliver exceptional talent across software, data, AI, product, and STEM disciplines. Built by technology professionals for technology professionals, the firm blends deep domain expertise with proprietary analytics and a structured, data-driven methodology to produce consistent hiring outcomes. Their focus spans Software Engineering and Architecture, DevOps/SRE, Mobile, and Cybersecurity; Data Engineering, Data Science, Analytics, and Bioinformatics; Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning including Computer Vision, NLP, and Robotics; as well as Product Management, Technical Leadership (up to CTO and VP), and specialized scientific and engineering roles across biological, chemical, mechanical, and electrical domains. For R&D-centric companies, Grit Matters routinely supports Design, Development, Pilot Plant, Scale-up, Tech Transfer, and Quality (Six Sigma/LEAN, Regulatory, Facilities/Corporate Quality). The process emphasizes precision targeting and market intelligence: deep discovery and strategy definition, target company development, candidate mapping, proactive outreach, multi-stage technical and cultural assessment, and tightly managed reference and offer processes. Deliverables include research documents, candidate maps, comparative assessment grids, and curated audio/video highlights that streamline decision-making and reduce time-to-hire. Reported results include 92% of presented candidates advancing to interview, a 1:6 presentation-to-hire ratio, 30% faster time-to-hire than industry averages, and 98% quality and retention metrics. Grit Matters supports venture-backed companies from seed through IPO and established enterprises across Enterprise Software, SaaS and Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech and Digital Commerce, Cybersecurity, Digital Media and Entertainment, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Food Technology and Sustainable Agriculture, Advanced Manufacturing, Semiconductors and Hardware, and Industrial Automation. Client outcomes include complex team builds and leadership hires, with case studies such as Plainsight AI demonstrating reduced time-to-hire, 100% 18month retention for placed candidates, and seamless team integration. The firms philosophy is grounded in doing the hard things, listening earnestly, and communicating with claritydelivering a rigorous, evidence-based recruiting experience that consistently identifies high-impact, long-term contributors.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceMental Health CareVeterinaryAutomotive

HQSan Francisco, United States

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