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A fresh approach to meet the requirements of today’s leaders

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Our executive search team doesn’t just fill executive roles — we help you connect with the right leaders. Leaders who bring vision, meaning, and momentum. 

As a trusted headhunting firm, we work closely with you to attract and engage senior talent that fits your strategy, your culture and your ambition. 

Understanding executive priorities

What senior executives expect today  

Top-level candidates aren’t just chasing titles. They’re looking for impact and alignment. That’s why our exec search recruitment process always starts with their expectations:

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Purpose & meaning 

We help define how the role contributes to the company’s bigger picture - because top talent seeks impact, not just a job. 

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Corporate culture 

We ensure alignment between the candidate’s values and your company’s ways of working, decision-making process, and collaboration style. 

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Development 

We identify the growth opportunities the role offers and the support the future leader will need to thrive. 

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Leadership scope 

They expect clarity on the type of leadership required and the room they’ll have to lead. 

Today’s leaders manage their careers  

Today's senior profiles aren’t just waiting to be found - they’re active too. They are present on job boards as illustrated by the data shown here from Stepstone and Références. Technology such as job alerts make it easy for leaders to find their next opportunity. 

That’s why our senior executive recruitment strategy mixes direct headhunting with smart job board visibility (Stepstone, Références, LinkedIn...), ensuring no talent is missed. 

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We believe in total market coverage, tapping into all possible sources: 

  • Active sourcing through major job boards 
  • Passive sourcing via LinkedIn Recruiter and our network 
  • Ongoing talent pooling through our ATS, Talentfinder 
  • Access to freelancers and interim managers through our network - ideal for urgent or niche roles. 
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Reinventing Executive Search 

Our methodology is based on 3 key pillars: 

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Focus on your value proposition

We help you define and highlight what truly makes your company and leadership attractive to exceptional talent. 

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Total market coverage

We don’t limit ourselves by only using our candidate networks but rather cover the full candidate market. This way, we are able to quickly activate many qualitative candidates. 

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In-depth assessment of managerial competencies

We conduct an in-depth evaluation of candidates’ managerial competencies through thorough interviews and Cebir’s Leadership Scan. 

Bonus? This approach speeds up the process and reduces your cost per hire.
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A tailor-made team of executive search experts 

We don’t act like suppliers, we are your partners, fully invested in your success. Our role isn’t just to deliver resumes. We develop a tailor-made acquisition strategy and build a compelling story around your opportunity and attract the right people.  

For each Exec Search recruitment assignment, we put in place a dedicated team : 

 

Talent acquisition specialist

Assessment specialist

Recruitment marketing specialist

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Why choose Profile Group as your Executive Search partner?

 

Over 30 years of experience as a trusted executive search firm 

A team of senior executive recruitment consultants expert in sourcing and interview techniques 

Deep understanding of leadership challenges in both corporate and non-profit sectors 

Unique combination of headhunting, marketing, and assessment

A complete, structured, and collaborative process 

Transparent reporting and post-recruitment follow-up 

 

Your Executive Search Belgium team 

 

Véronique Bervaes

Véronique Bervaes

FR | NL | EN Executive Search Partner & Senior Recruitment Partner
Alexandre George

Alexandre George

FR | EN R&S Business Manager & Senior Recruitment Expert
Caroline Humblet

Caroline Humblet

NL | EN | FR Regional Manager & Senior Recruitment Expert
Delia Lecca

Delia Lecca

FR | EN Executive Search Partner & Senior Recruitment Expert
Hans Verheij

Hans Verheij

NL | FR | EN Executive Search Partner & Assessment Manager
Emma Waites

Emma Waites

FR | EN Director & Executive Search Partner
Lana Walleghem

Lana Walleghem

NL | EN Executive Search Partner & Recruitment Expert
Ludovic Pivato

Ludovic Pivato

FR | EN Executive Search Partner & Senior Recruitment Expert
Camille Gruslin

Camille Gruslin

FR | EN Recruitment Expert
Delphine Castelain

Delphine Castelain

FR Senior Recruitment Expert
Karla Fleurent

Karla Fleurent

NL | EN Executive Search Partner & Senior Recruitment Expert
Nathalie Hautphenne

Nathalie Hautphenne

FR | NL | EN Executive Search Partner & Senior Recruitment Expert

Our executive search process

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1. Definition of the need 

We take the time to understand your context, your organization’s DNA, and the leadership profile you're looking for. Together, we define the role, clarify the project scope, and set up a dedicated team for your mission. 

Deliverable: Project plan & dedicated team 

2. Market analysis & acquisition Strategy 

We analyze the talent market to identify where your ideal candidates are, define the best sourcing channels, and shape the most relevant headhunting approach. 

Deliverable: Market report & acquisition strategy 

3. Definition of the value proposition 

We build or fine-tune your employer value proposition using our 8-pillar framework, ensuring it speaks directly to what top talent values today. 

Deliverable: Approved value proposition 

4. Recruitment campaign 

Our recruitment consultants and marketing experts work together to craft a compelling, SEO-optimized job ad. We translate it when needed and publish it on the most relevant job boards, constantly improving visibility based on results. 

Deliverable: Online recruitment communication 

5. Talent acquisition & headhunting 

We launch targeted headhunting campaigns via LinkedIn Recruiter, activate our network and 25,000+ candidate database, and ensure maximum campaign visibility. We continuously optimize sourcing for high engagement. 

Deliverable: Weekly reporting and strategic recommendations 

6. Selection & prequalification 

We review all applications and sourced profiles across every channel, evaluating their experience, leadership potential, and motivation before moving forward. 

Deliverable: Weekly reporting on candidate pipeline 

7. In-depth candidate evaluation 

Each shortlisted candidate is interviewed for at least two hours. We assess their track record, references, leadership abilities, and motivation. All shortlisted candidates complete Cebir’s Leadership Scan, which evaluates managerial competencies through objective online testing. A feedback session is also organized. 

Deliverable: Evaluation reports including Leadership Scan insights 

 

8. Shortlist presentation 

You receive a shortlist of high-quality, pre-assessed, and motivated candidates, each accompanied by a detailed candidate report and our recommendations. 

Deliverable: Full candidate reports & recommendations 

Deliverable: Evaluation reports including Leadership Scan insights 

 

9. Client interviews & assessment 

We organize interviews, gather structured feedback from both sides, and coordinate next steps. If relevant, we can set up a full assessment center for final candidates. 

Deliverable: Interview coordination & feedback alignment 

 

10. Final steps 

We support the final phase of the process, facilitating contract discussions and assisting with onboarding preparation when needed. 

Deliverable: Signed offer & onboarding coordination 

 

11. Post-hire follow-up 

Our commitment doesn’t stop at the signature. We follow up with both the client and the candidate at 6 and 12 months to ensure successful integration, as part of our quality guarantee. 

Deliverable: Integration check-ins at 6 and 12 months 

 

We recruit across departments and sectors 

We recruit leaders from all departments
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HR, Marketing, and Communications
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Sales, Business Development, Key Accounts
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Engineering & R&D 
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Finance, Legal, Regulatory Affairs 
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Office & Executive Assistance 
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Public Affairs, Lobbying 
We recruit for many sectors such as
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Transport & Logistics

  1. FP&A Managers, Strategic Forecasting Analysts 
  2. Customs & Trade Regulatory Experts
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Energy & Industry 

  1. CTOs, CFOs, Engineering Heads, Customer Support VPs
  2. Experts in Environment, Renewables, and Nuclear  Spokespersons, Journalists 
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International & Non-Profit

  1.  General Managers, Fund Managers, Program Directors
  2. Heads of Communications, Spokespersons, Journalists 
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FMCG & Others

  1.  R&D Directors, Digital Transformation Managers
  2. Project Managers across Europe
  3. CFOs, Regional Sales Directors 

Our candidates’ testimonials

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Insightfulness

"I had the privilege to collaborate with Profile Group on a couple of occasions as a candidate. My experience was extremely positive and pleasant working with Emma Waites, who’s a tough, well versed, deep and spot on headhunter. She can make the candidate articulate their own skills and think thoroughly of how their experience is relevant to the future job. While she never shies away from asking complicated questions, she is very caring, positive, empathetic, and never misses a detail. During the process I truly learnt a lot about myself, and got my dream job. "

Lina
Head of Communications @ CCRE-CEMR

Great process

"Benjamin recruited me for my current position at John Cockerill. I really appreciated the process led by Benjamin, particularly the systematic feedback after each interview, which clearly creates a climate of trust between recruiters and recruits... perfect!"

Mathieu
John Cockerill

Flawless

"I would also like to take this opportunity to personally thank Karla for the “flawless” process from day 1 of submitting my application to today: I was always dealt with very efficiently, kept informed of progress and the next steps in the selection process, and the continuous feedback to and from BDO was extremely smooth. In short, a “dream process” that stands out sharply from other experiences I have had with other companies over the past year. And I'm not just saying that because I now have the job."

Stephan
COO – BDO
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