Odgers Berndtson Portugal Executive Search

Organisations are faced with increasing complexity, in both their own and the surrounding ecosystems. Unexpected world events, evolving social and consumer dynamics, industry shifts, AI capabilities, new ways of working, and talent expectations are all part of today’s network of challenges. 

As businesses strive to adapt, focusing on high-impact variables in which a significant degree of control can be exercised can be the difference that steers towards success.
Leadership is one of such variables. 

By supporting companies in maximising their proficiency in succession planning, in understanding which high-level Executives are available on the market, and in identifying and attracting outstanding leaders, we increase the probability of having the right leaders in the right place at the right time – leaders that, not only align with where the organisation is today, but that can also successfully steer it into the future with new perspectives, mindsets and approaches to create value for all stakeholders.

CEO & Executive Search

We advise in the search and selection process for key leadership roles, aiming to facilitate access to talent that creates disproportionate value for our clients. Our business-minded and data-driven approach enables the identification of the best candidates and supports selection decisions based on fit with the company, its current organisational and strategic context, and future challenges.

• Advisory in the definition of the required candidate profile
• Access to local and international top talent
• Thorough evaluation of experience, skills, competencies, leadership style, cultural fit, and motivation, based on Odgers Berndtson LeaderFit assessment model
• Support with onboarding of Executives into new roles

Succession Management

We support organisations in managing succession as a continuous and integrated process, promoting the assessment, development, and preparation of internal candidates for future roles, as well as the identification of external candidates, aiming to secure the best-suited talent for companies' consistent success or turnaround.

• Design and integration of sustainable succession management practices
• Appraisal of leadership pipeline and current readiness level
• Development and preparation of internal candidates through individual development plans
• Search and assessment of external potential
  

Talent Mapping

We facilitate informed talent strategy decisions, by conducting a structured review of external talent sources, aiming to characterise the pool of potential for key leadership roles and/or business areas. We provide organisations with in-depth industry mapping analysis of the quality of talent available, in preparation for the recruitment of existing roles or the establishment of new business structures.

• Screening of the national and/or international markets to curate a list of target talent sources
• Identification of relevant talent within the target sources
• Characterisation of the identified talent
  
• Understanding of career motivations
  

Our approach

We build tailored partnerships and adopt a top-management approach to advising our clients. Beyond gaining deep knowledge of business goals and cultural settings, we contribute with cross-industry and cross-functional expertise.

Furthermore, as a Trusted Advisor, we challenge and complement our clients’ views to ensure that our outside-in perspectives foster a comprehensive understanding of what Leadership is required to win. 

Our global reach, local expertise, experience in Executive Search and Organisational Consulting, and commitment to building the best Leadership Team are the fundamentals of how we support our clients in creating outstanding value for their stakeholders.