Executive & leadership search
Find the technology leader your next stage needs
A confidential, research-led search for CTOs, VPs and heads of engineering, data and product, run personally by a senior Meritvia partner.
Sound familiar?
The best leaders aren't looking
Senior people rarely apply to job posts; they have to be approached.
High stakes, high visibility
A leadership hire shapes the whole team and needs discretion.
Hard to assess
Leadership needs a different evaluation than an engineering interview.
What you get
Research-led shortlist
We map the market and approach people who aren't actively looking.
Discreet and confidential
Your search stays private until you're ready.
Leadership assessment
Structured interviews on strategy, people leadership and delivery.
Support to signature
We help with references, offer and a smooth start.
How hiring with Meritvia works
Four simple steps from first call to your new team member's first day.
Brief to first day: as little as 2 weeks
- Day 1
Day 1
Step 1: Tell us what you need
A 20-minute call about the role, skills, budget and time zone.
- Within 5 working days
Within 5 working days
Step 2: We shortlist vetted candidates
Every candidate passes a technical test, a live interview and an English check.
- Week 2
Week 2
Step 3: You interview and choose
Meet your top 3 to 5 candidates and pick the one who fits your team.
- Start date
Start date
Step 4: We handle the paperwork
Offers, contracts, background checks and onboarding, then regular check-ins through the replacement period.
What's included
- Briefing on the role, team and stage
- Market mapping and direct approach
- In-depth candidate interviews
- Detailed candidate reports
- Reference and background checks
- Offer negotiation and onboarding support
Free candidate replacements
Not the right fit? We replace the candidate at no extra cost.
Is this the right model for you?
Best for: CTO, VP, Head of Engineering, Data or Product roles.
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Every engagement is agreed with you directly, based on the role, seniority and scope. Tell us what you need and we'll put together a proposal.
Questions about Executive & leadership search
Is the search confidential?
Yes. We can run the search without naming your company until a candidate is seriously interested.
Can you search internationally?
Yes. We search wherever the right leader is, across the Middle East, Europe, North America and South Asia, and match to your location and time zone.
Who runs the search?
A senior Meritvia partner leads every executive search from start to finish.
Ready to build your team?
Tell us who you need in two short steps. No commitment, and you'll get a hiring plan either way.
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