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Key challenges 

Recruiting executives demands balancing several high-stakes priorities—upskilling executives for remote, digital, and crisis-ready leadership; driving meaningful DEI while avoiding bias; managing tighter budgets under economic uncertainty; and doing it all swiftly and authentically. 

 

Here’s a clearer breakdown of the key hurdles we face as recruiters: 

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Fierce Competition Amid Talent Scarcity

There’s a growing scarcity of qualified individuals with niche, forward-looking skills—especially in AI, sustainability, and digital transformation. Demographic shifts and retirements are tightening the talent pool even further; The resulting “war for talent” is only intensifying. 

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DEI Imperatives & Cultural Fit

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are no longer optional—they’re essential. Yet translating DEI goals into practice remains difficult, especially without inclusive structures and genuine culture shifts. Simultaneously, assessing cultural fit and emotional intelligence has become crucial as execs shape company ethos. 

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Remote Leadership & Digital Proficiency

Executives are now expected to manage teams across locations effectively. This requires solid remote leadership capabilities, plus a strong grasp of digital tools and AI-driven business models. 

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Succession vs. Gig Economy Trends 

Traditional full-time executive roles are evolving. Organizations increasingly leverage "fractional" or gig leadership models to bridge capability gaps flexibly—leveraging seasoned professionals on a part-time or project basis. 

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AI’s Double-Edged Sword

While AI accelerates screening and sourcing, it also brings risks—particularly around algorithmic bias and lack of transparency. Studies show LLMs can disadvantage women in high-wage roles, and AI assessments may embed or amplify existing stereotypes. Effective AI use requires rigorous oversight and maintaining human judgment. 

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Process Efficiency & Candidate Experience

Speed matters. Candidates ghosting or dropping offers is common, especially when processes are slow or impersonal. Streamlined, transparent, and engaging recruitment experiences are no longer nice to have—they’re critical. 

 

Our expertise 

Our Executive Search & Headhunting Consultants have a unique approach answering these challenges while matching the behaviour and needs of today’s leaders. Long gone the days when Executives were waiting for a call from a head-hunter. They now actively manage their careers by using technology with job boards like Stepstone and social media like LinkedIn.  

  • A large number of high profiles are actively searching for their next opportunity and that is why we include the active candidate market in our Executive missions. 
  • We also are able to activate our freelancing & consultant pool as we collaborate with 100+ suppliers in this area. 
  • We focus on building a powerful Value Proposition as this is the key success factor. We spend some time being on site and defining it at the beginning of the mission so we can meet various managers and truly feel the culture. 
  • Finally we consistently focus on evaluating the leadership skills using a unique assessment approach. 
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Our experts

Our senior recruitment experts specialized in Executive search and headhunting have a long experience in this field as it was the historic sector for Profile Group.  

Hans Verheij

Hans Verheij

NL | FR | EN Executive Search Partner & Assessment Manager
Karla Fleurent

Karla Fleurent

NL | EN Executive Search Partner & Senior Recruitment Expert
Ludovic Pivato

Ludovic Pivato

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

Nathalie Hautphenne

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