C-Suite Recruitment
Appoint transformative leaders with The Hidden Market — a specialist in C-Suite Recruitment. We connect boards and investors with proven executives who drive strategy, performance, and culture across high-growth and enterprise organisations.
Why C-Suite Recruitment Matters
Executive hires shape vision and value creation. Our C-Suite Recruitment model blends rigorous assessment, market mapping, and discreet search to deliver leaders who align with your strategy, operating model, and culture — accelerating growth and governance from day one.
Why Companies Choose The Hidden Market
30–45 Days
Typical timeline to
signed C-suite offer
96%
12-month executive
retention rate
50%
Average savings vs.
traditional search fees
C-Suite Roles We Recruit
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Vision, strategy, P&L, stakeholder leadership.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Capital strategy, FP&A, controls, investor relations.
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Operating cadence, efficiency, transformation.
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Brand, growth, customer strategy, GTM.
Chief Technology / Information (CTO/CIO)
Engineering, platforms, security, AI/Cloud.
Chief People Officer (CPO/CHRO)
Organisation, talent, culture, rewards.
How We Work
A discreet, outcomes-led C-Suite Recruitment process designed for speed, rigor, and fit — aligned with board priorities and value-creation plans.
1. Brief & Scorecard
Mandate, outcomes, leadership competencies, culture.
2. Market Map
Target sectors, competitor talent, diversity slates.
3. Longlist
Discrete outreach, interest testing, NDA management.
4. Assessment
Structured interviews, case/track-record validation, refs.
5. Offer & Onboard
Comp design, close, 90-day integration support.
Why Choose The Hidden Market
We combine data, diligence, and discretion to deliver C-Suite Recruitment that de-risks leadership change and accelerates performance.
Search Intelligence: AI-assisted mapping plus human due diligence.
Operator DNA: Commercially minded assessment tied to value levers.
Diversity First: Inclusive, balanced slates and unbiased process.
Flexible Models: Permanent, interim, and fractional executives.
UK & Global Executive Coverage
We run C-suite searches across the UK, Europe, and North America — with strong presence in London, Manchester, Dublin, Amsterdam, Berlin, and New York.
Hire C-Suite Leaders Today
Secure the right executive for your next chapter. Partner with The Hidden Market for C-Suite Recruitment that delivers impact and continuity.