The European job market for top-level executives is booming. The demand for highly skilled leaders is on the rise, and companies are fiercely competing to attract and retain the best talent in various industries. But while the focus has been on corporate executive search, start-ups and family businesses have been left to struggle in their search for top-tier talent. Unlike large corporations, these businesses have more at stake, with higher levels of ownership and accountability.

Enter The Naked Headhunter, a boutique search firm that specializes in identifying candidates who align with an organization's values and culture.

“Our objective is to find individuals with the potential to support such businesses in their organizational development while being aligned with their core values and providing the necessary expertise,” says Mark Hamill, CEO and founder of The Naked Headhunter.

Under the leadership of Hamill, The Naked Headhunter helps entrepreneurs find the right talent to achieve their vision of increased profitability and expansion. The firm is passionate about working with entrepreneurs who have built their businesses from the ground up and are striving for success. The Naked Headhunter provides valuable assistance in finding qualified professionals to fill key roles such as chief financial officer (CFO) or chief marketing officer (CMO).

The firm also offers support to family businesses undergoing transitions by connecting them with external non-family talent. This allows them to bring new, talented individuals into their executive team and boardrooms, helping them achieve their ultimate business goals during times of change.

In addition to full executive searches, The Naked Headhunter also provides market mapping services to determine the external talent pool. The firm offers diagnostic support to help entrepreneurs and family businesses determine how they should structure their boards and identify the ideal professionals for those roles. After the diagnostic process is complete, the firm helps them find the right professionals to join their advisory board.

The Naked Headhunter specializes in helping senior executives navigate the job market during leadership transitions. The firm assists these professionals with various tactics, including updating their resumes and LinkedIn profiles, as well as providing strategic insights on the best market opportunities. Its comprehensive service empowers clients with the necessary tools and guidance to take control of their careers.
The team at The Naked Headhunter consists of highly experienced individuals who have worked in the very same positions held by the CEOs who approach them for assistance. With their expertise and extensive resources, the firm helps each client effectively achieve success. Based in London, the firm has a team of twenty professionals spanning various markets. It recently established an advisory board in Chicago and completed CFO searches in New York and Los Angeles.

The firm's ultimate goal is to aid one thousand entrepreneurs worldwide by 2027 in hiring the executives they need to fulfill their ambitions.