International Recruitment with IESF
Planning to hire a senior leader or specialist in another country? International recruitment with IESF gives you a direct route to an executive search firm operating in the target market. NAJ International helps identify the relevant local partner and makes the introduction.
When is international recruitment with IESF the right approach?
International recruitment with IESF is most valuable when a hiring decision depends on local market knowledge, business culture and sector expertise. A partner operating in the target country can assess recruitment conditions and reach candidates whose experience fits both the role and the market.
Entering a new market
You are expanding internationally and need a leader who understands local business practices and can establish the company’s position from the ground up.
Hiring your first leader abroad
You need a Country Manager, Managing Director, Head of Sales or another senior hire who can build the local presence and take ownership of growth.
Opening an office, plant or sales operation
You need a leader who can establish the local organization, build the team and connect market requirements with HQ expectations.
Reaching candidates beyond the active market
Passive candidates do not apply to advertisements or signal that they are open to a move. A local partner can reach them through direct search.
Hiring across several countries
You want to speak with local partners in several markets and compare the recruitment conditions in each country.
Recruiting in a specialist sector
The country is only part of the brief. The consultants’ experience in the sector, business model and type of role also matters.
Access to a local IESF partner in the target market
The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) brings together independent retained executive search firms. Cross-border executive search within the network is delivered by partners operating directly in their own markets.
NAJ International is the IESF partner in Poland and delivers executive search projects on the Polish market. When a client needs support in another country, we collect basic information about the market, role and business context, then introduce the company to the IESF partner responsible for that market.
The client and the local partner agree the scope, terms and search approach directly. The local executive search firm is responsible for delivering the project. In selected situations, NAJ may remain involved when both parties consider this useful. For searches in Poland, see our Executive Search in Poland.
IESF Partners Recruit Across 12 Sectors
Sector experience matters from the first conversation about a role. The network covers areas ranging from industry and financial services to technology, life sciences and logistics.
Apparel & Luxury
Leadership roles in sales, retail, marketing, e-commerce and operations for fashion, premium and luxury brands.
Industry
Executives and senior specialists responsible for manufacturing, operations, engineering, quality, supply chain and business development.
Banking, Financial & Business Services
Leaders across banking, finance, insurance, fintech and professional B2B services.
Pharma & Life Sciences
Executive, commercial, medical, regulatory and operational roles across pharma, medtech, biotech and healthcare.
Construction & Infrastructure
Recruitment for investors, designers, contractors, infrastructure operators and technology providers.
Energy & Environment
Leaders for energy, the energy transition, renewables, environmental technologies and resource management.
Oil & Gas
Recruitment for organizations involved in exploration and production, technical services, processing and distribution.
Retail & FMCG
Leaders in sales, marketing, e-commerce, procurement, category management and supply chain.
Agribusiness
Executives and senior specialists across agriculture, food production, agri-technology and related value chains.
IT & Technology
Roles across software, cybersecurity, data, digital transformation, technology and IT services.
Leadership & Board Services
Board, executive and non-executive roles with a direct impact on organizational strategy.
Logistics & Transport
Recruitment across contract logistics, transport, freight forwarding, warehousing, e-commerce and supply chain.
International Experience
across the IESF network
IESF partners are independent executive search firms with established practices in their local markets. They share senior-level recruitment experience and direct responsibility for projects in their own countries, while working to similarly high professional standards.
Through the network, companies can reach experienced local firms without starting their search for an overseas provider from scratch.
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Planning to hire in another country?
Tell us where you plan to hire and which role you need to fill. We will introduce you to the IESF partner operating in that market.
International recruitment with IESF across dozens of countries
Hiring senior leaders abroad requires a partner who understands the local market and is accountable for delivery in that country. Select a market to learn about its recruitment challenges, local conditions and the IESF partner operating there.
Our services
Precise talent selection and strategic advisory. Explore our executive recruitment solutions in Poland and on global markets.
We recruit senior executives, managers, experts and specialists in Poland, including roles with CEE responsibility, using Direct Search and active market outreach.
Managerial competency assessment. We reduce recruitment risk by assessing candidates’ competencies and potential in a structured way.
We assess talent availability, source companies, compensation expectations and mobility to support strategic hiring decisions.
Looking for an executive search partner abroad?
Tell us where you plan to hire, which role you need to fill and what the business context is. We will introduce you to the relevant local partner within the IESF network.
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