Most executive search mandates fail not because the wrong person was found — but because the brief was incomplete, the market was mapped too narrowly, or the assessment relied too heavily on formal credentials and visible profiles. JOlivier & Partners works on a retained basis. This is not a procedural choice — it is what allows us to conduct a genuinely exhaustive search, approach the best passive candidates without conflict, and apply the depth of assessment the mandate deserves.
We focus entirely on senior appointments where the quality of the hire has strategic consequences — CEO, C-suite, board-level and critical leadership roles where getting it right matters.
Every search begins with a mandate brief that goes beyond the job description — defining the leadership context, the stakeholder environment, the culture and the specific success criteria for the first 12–24 months.
We map the full universe of relevant candidates — not just those who are visible or available. The best candidate for most senior mandates is rarely actively looking.
We apply rigorous structured assessment to every shortlisted candidate — combining competency-based interviewing, psychometric tools where appropriate, and reference conversations with people who have worked closely with the individual.
We evaluate every shortlisted candidate across four structured dimensions: leadership track record against comparable mandates; role-specific competencies; cultural and stakeholder fit; and long-term succession potential. Every candidate presentation includes a written assessment report — not a CV with commentary.
Every mandate is led personally by a principal of the firm. We do not delegate to junior associates.
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