VP Engineering Search · APAC & EMEA
VP Engineering search for teams that ship.
We place VP Engineering and Director-level engineering leaders across APAC and EMEA. Engaged mandates only. Partner-led from brief to offer.
8 in 10 (80%) in role after 1 year. Read the evidence basis and limitations.
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Confidential · Partner-led · Partner-led · No obligation
Firm at a glance
Operating discipline, measured.
8 in 10
Still in role after 12 months
21 working days
To shortlist
25yrs
Continuous executive search practice
Founding: Amsterdam, 2000
"The right engineering leader compounds shipping velocity for years. The wrong one resets the roadmap."
Who we place
Engineering leadership, end to end.
VP Engineering
Engineering leadership at scale
Director of Engineering
Multi-team delivery leadership
Head of Platform
Platform & infrastructure leadership
Head of Product Engineering
Product-led engineering org
Head of AI Engineering
Applied AI & ML engineering
Engineering Manager Leads
Senior EMs running critical pods
Sectors
Where our mandates run.
AI & Machine LearningCloud InfrastructureFinTech & PaymentsSaaS & Enterprise SoftwareCybersecurityData & AnalyticsHealthTechWeb3 & Digital Assets
How it works
Three steps. No theatre.
Step 1
01
Mandate Definition
We align on the role, the engineering org, and what success looks like. Engaged mandate confirmed.
Step 2
02
Market Mapping & Direct Engagement
We identify and approach the right leaders. No job boards. No databases. Direct outreach only.
Step 3
03
Shortlist & Close
Shortlist scope and timetable are agreed for the mandate. Our historical time-to-shortlist figure is 21 working days, not a delivery guarantee.
Every engagement starts with alignment
Executive Search
You know the role. You need the operator. Define what this hire needs to unlock.
Before the Search
Two weeks of precision diagnostics before committing to a search.
Direct Access
A confidential conversation with a managing partner. No gatekeepers.
Discuss the appointment.
Tell us what the person needs to achieve and the constraints around the role. We will discuss the brief and whether our experience fits.