1. ExecutiveSurf was founded in 2000
as a direct response to the
challenges and opportunities
presented to executive search by the
internet.
Today, ExecutiveSurf has a global
search capability with recruitment
experience in 50 countries and a
closely connected community of more
t h a n 9 0 0 , 0 0 0 e x e c u t i v e s .
ExecutiveSurf is a web-enabled
recruiting firm which applies web
technologies to candidate sourcing.
Through its Global Talent Gateway,
ExecutiveSurf provides companies
and executives with information,
knowledge and support in the field of
talent: identifying it, attracting it, hiring
it.
We work at all executive levels, in all
business sectors and in all disciplines
across the globe.
Talent sourcing made simple
ExecutiveSurf is on a mission to
master the maze of channels to
identify and attract talent. We are
keenly aware that recruitment
approaches vary from country to
country - even city to city, sector to
sector, role to role. And no
recruitment market stands still. We
believe in recording the lessons learnt
from each individual search and
sharing our learning with our
stakeholders: clients, candidates and
colleagues alike. Some lessons are
universal, others are entirely market
and time specific.
It is this combination of a profound
understanding of local issues and a
culture of shared knowledge that
makes us unique.
Web enabled executive
search and selection
Get ahead of the talent curve

2. 50
COUNTRIES
ExecutiveSurf has completed
assignments in all geographies,
serving more than 400 clients
worldwide.
20
LANGUAGES
ExecutiveSurf matches global, digital
media networking capability
with country and industry focused
teams of senior associates to assist
clients in assignments’ critical stages.
89%
SUCCESS RATE
Our engagements lead to successful
hires in less than 6 weeks from
briefing. 75% of project fees are
linked to progress.
900,000+
CONNECTIONS WITH
EXECUTIVES
And over 20 million contacts at
second degree of separation, thanks
to constant monitoring of hundreds of
social networks, CV libraries and
media partners.
ExecutiveSurf is one of those
companies that begs the question:
“where have you been?” In my role as
Head of HR EMEA for NEC, it’s a
perfect match. A menu. A dashboard.
Metrics. Halleluiah!’
Luca Vanni, NEC - London,
‘This is no-frills air travel for
executive search; they get you from A
to B on time, in comfort, safely. If you
want the extras, you pay for them. If
you don’t, you don’t have to. If you
really want to pay through the nose
because your ego needs a boost, go to
the old search firms.’
Rick Cote, Global Partner Manager,
Dell - Texas, USA

3. Our dedication to sourcing the best
talent combined with our distinct
organisational structure is ideal for
all forward-thinking multinationals
with international recruitment
requirements, looking for a reliable
strategic partner.
ExecutiveSurf’s range of services
include, beyond web-enabled
executive search, additional
consultancy services, tailor made to
the needs of its clients, like
competitors’ mapping, scouting of
new or recent graduates and talent
pool networking,
Clients from all industries
International reach
33%
67%
Search scope
(October 2015)
Single-country searches
Multi-country searches
2%
23%
57%
18%
Client company size
(October 2015)
local medium-sized enterprises
international Small&Medium Sized companies
(<1000 employees)
small multinationals (>1000 employees)
large corporations

4. Based out of our Global
Delivery Hub in London,
we provide a single point
of contact for your talent
needs globally.
We use mother tongue
specialist recruitment
consultants and account
managers who have an in-
depth understanding of our
clients’ cultures, different
markets and candidate
pools.
Geographical coverage and local competences
(2010-2015)
Worldwide

5. The success of
ExecutiveSurf comes from
our in-depth knowledge of
a variety of different
business sectors across
the globe, combined with
an intimate understanding
of country specific social
networking habits.
Worldwide assignments (2010-2015)
In all industries
22%
20%
17%
14%
8%
6%
4%
9%
Engineering
Marketing
Sales
Executive management
IT
Finance
Supply chain
Other
Assignment by function
10%
53%
31%
6%
Assignment by compensation
Less than €50.000 €51 - €100.000
€101 - €200.000 More than €200.000
22%
21%
17%
12%
7%
7%
6%
8%
ICT & Consulting
Fashion
Power & Energy
FMCG
Banking
Automotive
Chemical & Pharma
Other
Assignment by sector

6. ExecutiveSurf has few off limits agreements with global accounts that may reduce its effectiveness as a supplier for
other clients. ExecutiveSurf complies with the highest standards from the executive search industry in terms of
confidentiality, privacy and CRM protocols. Its powerful technological platform minimises the use of emails and other
forms of uncontrolled means of delivery.
In addition, as stakeholders in the talent market, the firm believes all its partners should be treated equally, be they
companies, executives or interim managers.
ExecutiveSurf is uncompromisingly internationalist. Rod Bailey, CEO, speaks four languages fluently and has lived
and worked internationally for over two decades.
ExecutiveSurf currently employs over 20 nationalities with linguistic capability to carry out worldwide research. The
ExecutiveSurf culture embraces cultural differences: our multi-lingual research staff are based in the Global Delivery
Hub in London where all process takes form, reducing the delivery time of each assignment.
Off-limits policy
and
governance
Cross-border
processes

7. Our mission as a
web-enabled search firm
means that we focus on
the sourcing stage, moving
away from the one-size-
fits-all approach. This
means we let our clients
decide which optional
services they want.
Timing
3 weeks to shortlist
Sourcing strategy Research
Pre-
screening Assessment Negotiation
2 days 3 weeks 6 weeks
Deliverables
ü Search
strategy
ü Benchmark
candidates
Deliverables
ü 5-10 qualified and
interested candidates
ü CVs + consultant’s
interview reports
ü Statistics: candidate
responses, rejection,
causes etc.
70% of presented candidates
are admitted to the interview
Optional modules
ü Online assessment
tools
ü Video interview
ü Pre-employment
screening

8. In the first week of the
search we reach around
80% of the target
candidate population.
This means that our
recruiter will be linked with
the majority of the
professionals in the target
companies and
competitors.
We constantly monitor the
numbers of candidates in
each step against standard
progression, from sign-off
to placement.
Key performance indicators
Optimal candidate funnel
linked
to
job
not
interested
rejected
on
CV
rejected
a6er
screening
presented
placed
200 50
100
40
10
1
Standard
search
progression
(no.
of
candidates)
89%
7%
4%
Success
rate
in
the
past
12
months
placements
cancella=ons
for
organisa=onal
reasons
other
cancella=ons

9. Generally our fee is around 20% of total cash compensation for a basic search, and 25% for a full search which
includes customised assessment and reference checks.
The fee is divided into three tranches: retainer fee, shortlist fee, placement fee.
We have a different pricing scheme depending on the scope of the search. Single country searches and multi-country
searches require different approaches from our mother tongue recruiters who are on the project. Global agreements
are linked to volume and forecast discounts are calculated at the end of the period.
Additional modules, such as pre-employment screening, market mapping and background checks, are quoted
separately.
We have an organisational model which splits origination and delivery:
• from the Global Delivery hub in London, senior consultants work on a country basis originating engagements.
They are responsible for search strategy and project set up; they also supervise the assignment and deliver add-
on modules when requested.
• research associates are responsible for project execution and candidate relationships.
Once again, processes are centralised, leaving the relationship with the client to the most effective consultant for
each assignment, regardless of their origin.
Pricing
Key Account
Management

10. Contact
ExecutiveSurf
1B Leroy House, 436 Essex Road, London, N1 3QP
www.executivesurf.com
Rod Bailey
Chief Executive Officer
+44 (0) 203 735 8939
rod.bailey@executivesurf.com
Micaela Genitoni
Head of Practice
+44 (0) 203 735 8930
micaela.genitoni@executivesurf.com
October 2015