Fee Information

Consistent with the standards of the executive search profession, we charge a percentage of the successful candidates final negotiated annual gross remuneration as our placement fee. The percentage varies from between 25% to 30%, depending on complexity of the search, the availability of the candidates, the nature of the client relationship and the number of searches the client requests. In some cases, we can also charge a fixed fee based on an estimation of the annual remuneration and time required to fill a position. All executive search contracts are subject to a minimum fee.

We work on a retainer basis which means that the anticipated total fee is due in three installments, the first due on acceptance of the client mandate, the second due on short listing of the recommended candidates and the final portion being due on the final hire.

Rarely we will agree to work on a contingency basis where we believe that accepting such a risk is in the interest of our long term client relationship.

These working practices can be adjusted to meet the needs of individual clients and particular situations. An example would be where we recommend an immediate opportunistic hire based on our intimate knowledge of our clients business and long term needs and requirements.