EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Leadership that drives your business forward.

Executive Search is not about filling a role. It is about steering direction.
The right leader at the right moment is a strategic act that changes trajectory.

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Growth rarely follows straight lines.

Complexity increases. Expectations rise. Transitions accelerate. In a world where talent is scarce and change constant, leadership becomes the decisive variable.


Executive Search is a conscious, strategic decision. We help you make it count.

Who We Serve

We do not serve everyone. That is how we deliver our best work.

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Growth companies in transition

Family-owned businesses professionalising, scaling or preparing for the next phase.

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PE-backed portfolio companies

Investor-driven organisations that need leadership aligned with value creation timelines.

Scale-ups moving from founder-led
to structured

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Building governance without losing speed. From entrepreneurial mindset
to governed growth.

Belgian-rooted companies going global

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Expanding internationally with leaders who bridge local DNA with global ambition.

It Takes One To Know One.

“We recognise leadership because we ourselves are entrepreneurs. We operate with the same mindset as the organisations we support. We understand ownership. We understand pressure. We understand inflection points. That proximity sharpens our judgment.”
— Our Conviction

How We Work

Every search is a co-creation. We connect the dots across sectors, across companies, across leadership patterns. Our team of 25+ shares intelligence across assignments. This collective and continuous lens makes us sharper, faster and more creative than any solo consultant ever could be.

We start by truly understanding your business. Not a briefing, but a deep dive into strategy, culture, stakeholders and growth ambitions. We map the competitive landscape, identify hidden talent pockets and build a creative longlist. Early calibration profiles are shared to co-create conviction about what the right leader looks like.

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Scope & Intake

Day 1-14 | Dedicated team per search

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Search & Activation

We activate the market through targeted direct outreach, employer branding and creative sourcing. In-depth screenings at Taking Turns assess decision-making, leadership maturity, cultural intelligence and growth adaptability. For founder-led transitions, we also assess the dynamic between founder and successor. The search evolves dynamically as intelligence increases.

Week 3-10 | AI-driven tools + human judgment

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Selection & Beyond

Selective, argued shortlist. Not a volume play. We present the right match with a clear rationale on fit, potential and risk. Rigorous reference checks. Assessments where relevant. Contract alignment and onboarding support. Replacement guarantee with active follow-up.

Week 8-14 | Long-term partnership

Quality & Guarantee

“Quality is not a moment in the process. It is built into every phase. Open, weekly communication. Transparent updates. Continuous calibration. No surprises.

96% of leadership appointments through Taking Turns are successful beyond the guarantee period.”