About The X Search
We want to disrupt the way executive search companies do business. We want to make a difference in the industry and lead the way by modernising its practices
Our Services
We are The X Search.
We offer tailor-made solutions for your company’s growth, leadership and diversity needs.
- Specialised in digital/tech scaleups that are growing fast
- Assisting in the internationalisation of Nordic companies and
- Providing access to a diverse talent pool
Executive Search
C-level, Leadership and senior team members
Non-Executive Search
Board members and other leadership needs
Leadership assessment
Individuals, teams and Boards
- High Quality Work
- Fast Tempo
- Excellent Results
- Diversity of backgrounds
In-house Assessment Tools
Our consultants are certified in leadership (individual and team) assessments, emotional intelligence and burnout tests.
Our Approach
We focus on three aspects of your future talent:
I. High-Growth Mindset & Potential:
Diverse mindsets bring value to high-growth companies; we search for a new breed of talent.
II. Diversity:
We embrace all aspects of diversity, including ethnicity, gender, age group, socio-economic networks, education, different networks and approaches to business, experiences, and more.
III. Location:
Talent can come from anywhere. To respond to the shortage of talent, and help your hyper growth, we offer a holistic approach and are not bound by geographies.
45%
of our placed executives are women
24%
of our placed executives
in Finland are
non-Finns
49%
of our assignments are C-level role projects
1.5 months
our fastest placement
3 days
our fastest turnaround from research to first interview phase
12
repeat clients during our first year of operations
HOW WE DIFFER FROM TRADITIONAL PLAYERS IN THE EXECUTIVE SEARCH INDUSTRY
- Client centric
We are as flexible, efficient and transparent as possible. Fast pace and flexible execution – without compromising quality.
- Diversity
We bring more diversity to companies operating in Finland and the Nordics. Our team reflects that ambition as well. In our first 1.5 year of operation, 55% of our placed executives were women and 33% were non-Finns.
- Location
We automatically cover the Nordics and surrounding areas in our assignments.
- Understand leadership growth and what is needed to grow X
We focus on growth, tech and venture capital companies and work with new innovations and technologies in particular.
- Digitally enabled
We work with efficient cloud digital solutions to track assignments and candidates and grant clients – access 24/7.
- Maximal transparency
We always use a fixed fee (no surprises).
OUR VALUES
- Diverse
- We believe Diverse and International talents are a MUST for companies to flourish.
- We are truly international and multilingual.
- Our team has different backgrounds, age groups and education.
- Agile
- We are agile and flexible in our approach to meet your needs.
- We are fully transparent with you throughout the process.
- Friendly
- We are friendly and easy to work with.
- We serve both clients and candidates equally.
- We care about our society and want to contribute by giving back.
- Diligent
- We work relentlessly towards an optimal solution.
- We work collaboratively to deliver the right results for your business.