Pan-African C-Suite Executive Search – Regional Leadership Placement

Requirement

A retained executive search engagement places C-suite and senior leadership talent for multinational companies expanding African operations. Search fees range from $75,000 to $125,000 depending on role seniority and search complexity, representing 25-33% of first-year compensation. Search capabilities span CEO/Managing Director, CFO, COO, Country Manager, and Regional Director positions across all major African markets. Industry expertise includes financial services, consumer goods, technology, healthcare, and infrastructure. Candidate networks include African diaspora executives, in-market leaders, and regional high-potentials. We seek multinational companies establishing or expanding African operations requiring senior leadership. The search practice combines international executive search methodology with deep African market knowledge and candidate relationships built over 15+ years. Search process includes role specification and market mapping (Week 1-2), candidate identification and approach (Week 3-6), assessment and shortlisting (Week 7-10), client interviews and selection (Week 11-14), and offer negotiation and onboarding support (Week 15-18). Typical search completion is 16-20 weeks. Engagement terms include 33% retainer structure, off-limits protection, 12-month placement guarantee, and ongoing candidate relationship management. Reference checking and background verification included.