What is executive search?

Executive search is a focused approach to hiring senior leaders like VP, C-level, and board roles. It targets proven operators who are not actively job hunting. The process is confidential, research-led, and highly selective.

What roles does Tribe executive search cover?

Tribe supports VP, C-suite, and key leadership hires across product, engineering, commercial, operations, and general management. Most searches are for scale-ups and PE or VC-backed companies.

How long does an executive search typically take?

Most executive searches take 3 to 6 weeks from kickoff to signed offer. This includes market mapping, outreach, interviews, and closing. Timelines depend on role complexity and candidate availability.

How is Tribe different from traditional executive search firms?

Traditional firms focus on placements and long retainers. Tribe runs executive search with operators who understand scaling teams. You get direct partner involvement, tight feedback loops, and realistic market insight.

How does pricing work for executive search?

Pricing is transparent and agreed upfront. It is not tied to inflated placement percentages. This keeps incentives aligned with hiring the right leader, not rushing a hire.

Executive Search Services for European Tech Teams

Why executive search with tribe?

Qualified slates

Shortlists are small, calibrated, and relevant. Every candidate is screened against role outcomes, not just pedigree.

Market insight

Get real data on compensation, availability, and tradeoffs before you decide. This helps founders and boards decide.

Control

Timelines, status, and next steps stay visible at all times. You stay in control of pace, process, and final decisions.

How it works?

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Step 1 - Align

We work with senior leadership to define success, clarify expectations, and map the relevant talent market.
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Step 2 - Engage

We conduct a discreet, targeted search, approaching senior candidates through trusted networks.
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Step 3 - Advise

Candidates are assessed and calibrated with market feedback to support confident decisions.
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Step 4 - Secure

We support offer strategy and manage expectations through acceptance and transition into the role.

Trusted by leading
European tech companies.

“The team at Tribe provide the efficiency and quality we need to ensure we can consistently hit our hiring targets.”

Shaun Rudden
Talent Acquisition Team Lead

“Tribe has been the best talent partner we could wish for and has played a crucial role in scaling our tech team! Their recruiters are highly skilled, dedicated and understand our needs very well.”