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Executive Search

CEO and C-suite search, led by partners

Athena runs retained executive search for the roles that set a company's direction: the CEO, the CXO team and the leaders one level below. Every mandate is owned by a partner from the first briefing to the signed offer.

We pair deep market mapping with scientific assessment and discreet outreach, so you receive a shortlist of leaders who can perform in your context, not simply an impressive set of CVs.

How we help you

A search built around your mandate, not a database

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Calibrated success profile

We define the role, the outcomes it must deliver and the market it lives in, so the search targets the right leaders from day one.

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Rigorous assessment

Structured interviews, competency mapping and deep referencing test every candidate against your mandate rather than a generic template.

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Partner-led delivery

A partner carries your search end to end, with weekly progress and an honest read of who is available and who is not.

The Athena advantage

Why boards choose Athena for CEO and CXO search

Confidential and discreet

Sensitive mandates are handled with complete discretion, protecting both your organisation and the leaders we approach.

Research-led coverage

A dedicated research engine maps the full market, including the passive leaders who never see a job posting.

A finish rate that protects timelines

Our partner-led model and calibrated shortlists mean mandates close, on brief and on schedule.

Assessment you can defend

Every recommendation is backed by evidence a board can scrutinise and stand behind.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What roles does Athena's executive search cover?

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We focus on senior leadership: CEO, CXO and board-adjacent roles, plus the critical layer of leaders directly below the C-suite across BFSI, technology, manufacturing and consumer sectors.

How long does a retained executive search take?

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A typical C-suite mandate runs eight to twelve weeks from briefing to shortlist, though timelines depend on the scarcity of the profile and the assessment depth required.

Work with Athena

Let’s talk about your leadership challenge

Tell us about the mandate or challenge you are facing, and we will show you what a tailor-made, partner-led engagement really looks like.