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A LEADING GLOBAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH ORGANISATIONACHIEVING INTERNATIONL GROWTH FOR OUR CLIENTSIN EVERY MAJOR MARKET AND BUSINESS CENTREAROUND THE WORLD

Glasford International is aglobal collaboration ofindependent executive searchfirms with a proven record ofdelivering practical long-termresourcing solutions to ourclients and candidates.

diverse recruitment solutions acrossdiverse business cultures, making usthe preferred executive search firmwith whom to partner. We arededicated to exceeding our client’sexpectations of senior executive searchand recruitment, in 35 countries, 50 offices and over 250 consultants…and we are still growing!

At Glasford International we are adeptand experienced in recruiting exceptionalsenior, executive and board level talentand our strategic retention of ongoinghigh level relationships forged overmany years enables us to beeffective, thorough, creative and towork with both passion andprofessionalism and within specifiedtime frames.

We are people whom you can trust

Glasford International is a strategiccollaborative, hand-picked partnershipof independent retained executivesearch firms with commonmethodologies and core values, ateam ethos and strong clientrelationships built on personal service,trust and success. We support ourclients in all global markets and believein and are passionate about our abilityto provide innovative, consistent and

and we will align your strategic goalsand visions with the personal andprofessional needs of our candidates.We understand that effective talentsourcing requires experience, instinct,competence and speed of response.Glasford International is anorganisation that fulfills promises of an unequalled reputation throughdifferentiation and sincere andreliable commitment.

Glasford international partners work professionally and seamlesslythroughout our partner network ,representing everything we havecollectively learned and experiencedfirst-hand about furthering careerdevelopment and delivering worldclass service. We are collectivelycommitted to advancing and takingyour business and career aspirationsto greater heights!

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We rank amongst the Top 20 executive searchorganisations in the world,offering unlimited accessto diverse talent

transparency. We apply a systematicmanagement consulting approach toall assignments, ensuring thatqualified candidates are presented toour clients within agreed timeframesand that successful candidates aresupported through their transition andintegration into the clients’organization. As a partnership wealso devote considerable effort todeveloping our people and partner

Our business approach is built aroundkey principles: quality, flexibility,responsiveness, innovation, teamwork, objectivity and full

businesses through shared knowledge,insight and experiences so that ourclients and candidates can benefitfrom this knowledge.

Our methodologies are unique and areconstantly updated in accordance withthe world’s ever-changing socioeconomic and business climates. Ourprofessional back-office systems aredynamic and resourceful and our searchplanning and processes are well defined.

CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE EXECUTIVE SEARCHRECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS DEVELOPED FOR CLIENTSAND TAILORED TO EACH ASSIGNMENT

OUR MISSIONOur mission is to excel in all that wedo and to provide executive searchsolutions that deliver success for ourclients, career opportunity for ourcandidates and profitable growth for partners.

OUR VISION Our vision is to be universallyrecognised as a leading internationalsearch organisation that actuallydoes what it says…”work with thesame clients in all their globalmarkets, thereby making thecompetition largely irrelevant”.

OUR VALUESPut the interests of the clients first.Succeed together with our clients.Strive to be proactive, innovative andforward thinking. Behave in a flexible,responsive and ethical manner. Providetransparency to our process. Listenand communicate quickly and openly.Believe confidentiality is absolute.Accept responsibility for our actionsand our commitments. Promotemutual respect, trust and team workthroughout our partnership. Developour people and partner businessthrough shared knowledge andexperiences. Enjoy what we do and do it well!

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OUR APPROACHWe view every assignment as unique and adopt a flexible approach to attract and hire the besttalent available in the market. We draw upon experience gained in previous searches anddeliver not just a set of candidates, but also a discussion on market availability, comparativebenchmarking and the best solution for our clients

In general, our searchprocess consists of, but is not limited to, thefollowing phrases,throughout which we will communicate closely with the client, thus guaranteeing asuccessful outcome:

Define objectives and specification:Ensure understanding of client’sbusiness and culture, obtainconsensus on position scope andresponsibilities, compensationpackage, reporting relationships andthe profile of the candidate. Developthe search plan, including thecompany, position and personprofiles. Client feedback.

Identify and assess candidates:Identify and confirm the targetmarkets and mobilise informationresources. Identify candidatesincluding internal resources asappropriate. Screen, interview andevaluate against agreed profiles, thenfine tune short list.

Prepare background profiles,verifications and reports. Review this with client and obtain feedback.

Client interviews:Facilitate client interviews ofcandidates. Feedback and debriefingfrom client and candidates.Referencing, conduct management /leadership assessments if required.Select finalists. Obtain client feedback.

Select candidate:Conduct finalist interviews asrequired. Negotiate salary andbenefits. Feedback and closure.

Closure and follow up with clientand candidate:Maintain contact with client andcandidate to ensure smoothtransition and client and candidatesatisfaction. Feedback to both clientand candidate.

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Prior to moving into executive search, many of ourconsultants have worked at senior levels in industry.This specific knowledge is invaluable when conductingexecutive search assignments and is reflected in thebroad range of assignments we have successfullyconcluded over the last five years.

INDUSTRIES AND FUNCTIONS

28% Manufacturing & Process Industry

18% Telecoms, IT & Electronics

15% Banking & Financial Services

13% FMCG & Retail

10% Healthcare & Pharmaceutical

9% Automotive & Transport

7% Other

Assignments by Industry

Assignments by Function

17% CEO, MD, General Manager

27% Sales & Marketing

24% Finance, Legal & IT

13% Engineering & Technical

12% Operations

7% Other

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Global representation.Please click on any red marker aboveto link to Glasford partners websites

EMEA• Austria, Vienna• Belgium, Antwerp, Brussels, Hasselt, Ghent• Czech Republic, Prague• Denmark, Copenhagen• Estonia, Tallinn• Finland, Helsinki• France, Paris• Germany, Munich

Americas• Brazil, Belo Horizonte

Asia-Pacific• China, Shanghai, Qingdao• India, Mumbai• Japan, Tokyo

• Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur• Singapore, Singapore

• South Korea, Seoul• Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

• Italy, Milan, Turin, Parma• Latvia, Riga• Netherlands, Amsterdam• Norway, Oslo• Poland, Wroclaw• Qatar, Doha• Russia, St Petersburg, Moscow• Slovakia, Bratislava

• Chile, Santiago

• South Africa, Johannesburg• Spain, Madrid• Sweden, Stockholm• Switzerland, Zurich, St Gallen• Turkey, Istanbul• Ukraine, Kiev• United Arab Emirates, Dubai• United Kingdom, High Wycombe

• USA, Atlanta, Chicago, New York

Please also feel free to visit our website frequently for insights, case studies, testimonials and client services

Glasford International Holding B.V.Avenue Ceramique 223, NL-6221 KX Maastricht, The Netherlands, Email: corporate@glasford.com