Executive Search
Recruit the executives who will lead your company in France
C-level, directors, VP and Head of roles for tech and digital companies. Each search is led by a consultant who recruits for that function all year.
- A first call with a partner who knows the function
- A non-disclosure agreement before anything is shared
- A shortlist presented within 2 weeks
Why Lity
A specialist search, kept confidential
A consultant who knows the function
Your search is led by a consultant who recruits for that function all year. They know the executives in your sector and can assess what they have achieved.
Direct approach
The executives you are looking for do not answer job ads. We approach them directly, through our network and at companies in your market.
Confidential by default
The search is never published. Your company name is shared only with selected candidates, under a non-disclosure agreement, including when you are replacing a sitting executive.
Process
How an executive search works
- 1
Scope and scorecard
We meet your leadership team to define the scope of the role, the 12-month objectives and the scorecard used to assess candidates.
- 2
Market map
We identify executives in comparable companies, including your competitors, and agree on the long list with you.
- 3
Approach and weekly reporting
Each target is approached personally and confidentially. Every week, you get the profiles approached, response rates, reasons for declining and the pay levels we observed.
- 4
Assessment and closing
Structured interviews, a case exercise and 360-degree references. We support you through the negotiation, any counteroffer and the first months in the role.
Functions
The roles we recruit
General management
CEO, managing director, country manager, COO.
Tech and data
CTO, CIO, Chief Data Officer, Chief AI Officer, CISO.
Sales
Chief Revenue Officer, VP Sales, sales director, Head of RevOps, customer success director.
Finance
CFO, finance director, head of financial control.
Marketing
CMO, marketing director, Head of E-commerce, communications director.
Product
Chief Product Officer, CPTO, product director, Head of Design.
Legal and compliance
General Counsel, legal director, General Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer.
People
HR director, Chief People Officer, Head of Talent Acquisition.
Executive Search: your questions
How are your fees calculated?
30% of the executive’s gross annual salary, on a retainer: one third when the mandate is signed, one third when the shortlist is presented, and the balance at hire.
How do you keep the search confidential?
We never publish a job ad: we approach candidates directly. Every candidate signs a non-disclosure agreement before learning the name of your company.
How do you assess an executive?
Against the scorecard agreed with you, through structured interviews, case exercises and references. Each finalist is presented with an analysis of their background, management style, motivation and potential concerns.
Which roles do you cover?
All leadership roles: C-level, director, VP and Head of roles, in general management, operations, finance, sales, marketing, product, tech, data, HR and legal.
What if we need someone in the role now?
An interim executive can cover the role while the search runs. See our interim management service.