The appointments that define a company.
Confidential, mapped search for boards, founders and principals — for the leadership hires you make rarely and cannot afford to get wrong.
Senior hiring is a different discipline.
A leadership search is not a faster version of volume recruitment. It demands market mapping, discreet approaches, careful calibration with the board, and the judgement to present only people worth your time.
Our executive practice is run by senior consultants who have spent careers in the rooms where these decisions are made — and who treat your mandate with the confidentiality it deserves.
From the first leadership hire to the full C-suite.
C-Suite & CXO
CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, CHRO and CMO appointments for companies entering their next phase.
Founder's first leaders
The VP or functional head who lets a founder step out of the day-to-day with confidence.
Board & advisory
Independent directors and advisors who bring governance, networks and perspective.
Confidential replacements
Discreet searches to replace an incumbent before any public move is made.
P&L & business heads
Leaders who own a region, plant or business line and the numbers that come with it.
Turnaround & scale
Operators proven at taking teams from one stage of growth to the next.
A disciplined, five-stage process.
Calibrate
We align with the board on mandate, success profile and compensation.
Map
We map the full market — including talent no one else can reach.
Approach
Discreet, named approaches that protect your brand and theirs.
Assess
Structured interviews, references and leadership assessment.
Close
We manage offer, negotiation and onboarding through to a confident start.
Common questions on leadership search.
What is executive search?
Executive search is a confidential, mapped process for appointing C-suite and senior leaders. Rather than posting a role publicly, SForce maps the market and approaches proven leaders directly and discreetly.
How long does an executive search take?
A typical SForce executive search reaches an accepted offer in around 30 days, presenting a calibrated shortlist of three to four candidates the board could confidently appoint.
Is the search kept confidential?
Yes. Searches run on a strict need-to-know basis with NDAs as standard, so sensitive or replacement hires stay private until the client chooses to announce them.
Which roles does SForce search for?
CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, CHRO and CMO appointments, board and advisory roles, P&L and business heads, and a founder’s first senior leadership hires.
Is there a guarantee on executive placements?
Yes — executive appointments are backed by a 12-month leadership guarantee.
A leadership hire on your mind?
Start a confidential conversation. Nothing leaves the room until you decide it should.