Building leadership that scales across borders requires more than reach. It requires judgement, cultural fluency, and a repeatable process that protects time and delivers certainty. Proksch & Co partners with founders, boards, and PE-backed executives to appoint leaders who create measurable value—locally and globally.
How we work
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Clarify the mandate: We align on value creation goals, operating context, and success metrics before search begins.
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Map the market with intent: Targeted, data-led research across defined peer sets and adjacent talent pools in relevant geographies.
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Evidence-based assessment: Structured interviews, scenario testing, and reference triangulation focused on capability, values alignment, and change capacity.
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Cross-border diligence: Cultural fluency, regulatory awareness, and relocation/onboarding planning built into the process.
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Candidate care and client advocacy: Transparent communication, momentum management, and offer-to-onboarding stewardship.
Capabilities
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Global market entry and expansion leadership
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International C‑suite and direct reports
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Country manager and GM build-outs
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Transformation, turnaround, and post-merger leadership
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Cultural and organisational fit assessment
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Emerging and frontier market executive talent
What sets us apart
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Multilingual, multicultural team with lived cross-border experience
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Execution across 25+ countries and complex ownership structures
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Repeatable methodology with time-bound milestones and clear reporting
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Discreet, research-first approach that protects brand and confidentiality
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Practical onboarding and relocation advisory to accelerate time-to-impact
Outcomes we optimise for
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Faster time-to-accept and time-to-effectiveness
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Reduced mis-hire risk through structured evidence and references
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Leaders who scale teams, enter markets, and deliver on investment theses
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Long-term fit grounded in values, not just resume
Sector focus:
• Healthcare services, healthtech, and provider operations
• Legal technology, eDiscovery, compliance, and workflow platforms
• Fintech and financial services infrastructure (payments, risk, data)