Since the 1950s, Executive Search has been a specialized form of management consulting where firms identify, evaluate, and secure leading candidates. Today, we have the resources and experience to expand beyond search to leadership advisory services - providing a wide range of executive talent solutions to help our clients achieve a competitive advantage and finding your Leaders For What’s Next™.
Amrop operates at the top of the profession, adhering to the highest ethical standards. Our consultants are committed to our clients’ success, partnering with them to provide deep expertise in industries, functional roles, and geographies in which our clients operate. We are expert advisors, because as partners we understand what is at stake - the value of success and the cost of failure.
Amrop is retained by clients in an advisory capacity. Typically used for senior-level executive positions and board directors, we partner with clients to identify, assess, and select the very best possible candidate. We identify a slate of the most qualified candidates that fit well with our client’s culture and have the right background and experience for the specific opportunity.
Amrop operates on an exclusive, client-centered basis and bring a deep level of expertise - inclusive of industry knowledge and job functionality - to each assignment. We are engaged in all aspects of the process, from defining the search strategy through candidate onboarding & integration. We employ highly sophisticated methodologies including competency-based interviewing, 360 degrees referencing, and due diligence processes that may be augmented by psychometric testing and broader assessments.
Amrop begins an assignment by understanding our client’s industry, business strategy, and unique needs. By working with us, a client leverages our expertise as well as our access. We access senior executives who may not be actively seeking a new position and treat their potential interest with a high degree of confidentiality. We help these hidden candidates see the potential advantages of making a move for the right opportunity.
The right leadership at the executive and board level is critical to achieving strategic business goals. The cost of a wrong hire can result in immense losses for a firm. Amrop provides customized executive talent solutions to meet the long-term needs of our clients.
Context Assessment: Following extensive client consultation, we develop a comprehensive understanding of the organization, its business goals, corporate culture, and specific requirements for the appointment.
Context Brief: We define assignment objectives and develop an “ideal candidate” profile. Simultaneously, we produce supporting communication and executive job promotion materials to attract the very best potential candidates.
Contextual Intelligence: To fuel C-level search, we conduct an extensive background analysis and gain additional insight into fast-changing markets’ and candidates’ needs using Amrop’s networked structure.
Search Strategy: We agree on the specific search universe with the client, which often calls on profound contextual experience and creativity. This critical step predefines the executive search solutions.
Initial Contact: Throughout the C-suite search process, we keep clients informed of progress and findings. Amrop screens potential candidates, examines their qualifications, verifies past performance and background, assesses motivation and personality, and appraises strengths, weaknesses, and threats. We provide comprehensive candidate reports with recommendations for those who best meet the specifications.
Candidate Meetings: We thoroughly interview candidates who meet the CEO job requirements of the Context Brief to ensure their suitability and motivation to continue.
Negotiations: Both client and candidate draw on our vast reservoir of knowledge in market compensation and benefits to discuss and structure a competitive and equitable package.
References: Amrop conducts a 360o reference check to verify and clarify the candidate’s professional achievements, background, ambitions, and personal characteristics.
Handholding: We maintain an ongoing dialogue with the candidate and the client to ensure smooth integration into the organization and ensure performance goals.
