Executive search across European luxury and consumer markets.
Europe is the historic heartland of luxury, from the maisons of Paris and Milan to Swiss watchmaking and the DACH consumer market. We conduct retained board, chief executive and C-suite search across these markets, with the local fluency each one demands.
Europe is where luxury was defined
Europe is the historic heartland of luxury — the maisons of Paris, the fashion houses of Milan, Swiss watchmaking and fine jewellery, and the premium consumer and design businesses of the DACH region and beyond. Much of the world’s luxury leadership talent is trained, based and networked here.
European leadership briefs can involve a maison, a group, a specialist manufacturer or an investor-backed brand. Their needs differ; the search should establish those differences before selecting a talent market.
Who we serve across Europe
Our European mandates span the houses and businesses at the heart of luxury:
- Luxury houses and maisons across France, Italy and Switzerland
- Watchmaking, jewellery and fine-craft businesses
- Premium consumer and design businesses across the DACH region
- Groups managing leadership across multiple European markets
- European leadership for businesses headquartered elsewhere
Cross-border European search
Cross-border European search begins with the responsibilities of the role. We agree the research markets, operating-language requirements and assessment arrangements, then consider relevant candidates across those markets.
Defining this mandate
Define the countries, operating languages and stakeholder relationships that matter to the appointment. The research scope can extend across Europe, with language assessment and local requirements agreed for the role.
How retained search worksFrequently asked
Can the mandate span several European countries?
Yes. Agree where the business operates, where authority sits and which markets belong within the research. The hiring location need not define the entire talent pool.
How are language requirements handled?
The brief specifies the languages needed for customers, colleagues and governance. The method for assessing them is agreed; we do not assume linguistic capability from a CV or nationality.
Which market pages should I consult?
Paris, Milan and Geneva provide additional context for France, Italy and Switzerland. London covers UK briefs; the mandate can include other European markets where relevant.
Appointing leadership across Europe?
Speak with us in confidence about a mandate in the heartland of luxury.