Service
Executive Recruitment & Search
C-suite, board and senior leadership search conducted with discretion and rigor.
Overview
Executive search is a retained, research-led method of finding senior leaders. Rather than waiting for applicants, Spear defines the leadership profile the strategy requires, maps the organizations where those leaders work today, and approaches them confidentially.
Each mandate covers C-suite roles such as CEO, CFO, COO, CTO and CHRO, board and non-executive director appointments, business unit heads, country managers, and interim executives for transitions or turnarounds across Africa and international markets.
Who this is for
- Boards and nominations committees
- Founders scaling a leadership team
- Private equity and venture investors
- Multinationals entering or expanding in African markets
The challenge
The leaders who can move a business forward are rarely looking. Advertised roles attract volume, not fit — and a wrong senior hire costs time, momentum and credibility.
What we provide
- C-suite and senior leadership search
- Board and non-executive director search
- Contract and interim executive search
- Talent mapping
- Talent acquisition advisory
- Senior and professional recruitment
Potential outcomes
- — A calibrated shortlist of leaders aligned to strategy, not just job descriptions
- — Confidential approaches to passive candidates
- — A structured, evidence-based selection process
- — Clear market insight on compensation and availability
How we engage
- 1Discovery & brief
- 2Market mapping
- 3Approach & assessment
- 4Shortlist & selection
- 5Offer & onboarding support
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between executive search and recruitment?+
Recruitment usually responds to applicants. Executive search proactively identifies and approaches leaders who are often not actively looking, using market mapping and structured assessment.
Can searches be run confidentially?+
Yes. Confidential searches use discreet outreach, restricted access to mandate details, and anonymized briefs until candidates have engaged.
Which markets do you cover?+
We work with organizations across Africa and in international markets, including cross-border appointments.
Have a leadership role that matters?
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