The Quiet Mandate: How to Run High‑Stakes Executive Searches Under the Radar
Executive transitions in regulated, reputation-sensitive environments demand more than process—they demand restraint. The best outcomes happen when the right people are engaged precisely, privately, and only when there is genuine context to discuss. At Proksch & Co, we call this the Quiet Mandate: a senior-partner-led approach that prioritizes confidentiality, signal over noise, and accelerated time‑to‑slate […]
Three Red Flags in Executive Profiles
When reviewing executive candidates, a polished resume or stellar interview is not enough. The most concerning red flags are often hidden beneath impressive credentials. Here are three critical warning signs—especially relevant when discretion and long-term fit matter most: Pattern of Rapid Exits—Always ‘For Opportunity’ If a candidate’s last few roles are brief and framed as […]
Discretion by Design: Building Confidential Talent Pipelines for Regulated Markets
In regulated and reputation-sensitive sectors, talent planning must be both proactive and invisible. The strongest enterprises do not wait for vacancies; they maintain a live understanding of who they would call—and who would answer—without ever signaling to the market. Discretion by Design is our model for building confidential, durable pipelines that respect context, culture, and […]