Executive Search
Identification and selection of senior leaders through direct market search and structured evaluation of leadership experience.
Velaris Executive Search
Connecting organisations worldwide with leadership talent in Poland & CEE
Partner in strategic leadership decisions
Executive search built on a deep understanding of business context, market dynamics and thoughtful leadership judgement. Velaris supports organisations in appointing leaders for roles that are critical to periods of change, growth, structural alignment and long-term organisational stability.
We bring experience from leadership searches for large international corporations, stock-listed organisations, private equity-backed businesses and high-growth scale-ups.
We support organisations in appointing leaders to roles with local, regional and global responsibility — aligned with their business priorities, stage of growth and organisational context.
Leadership decisions based on experience
18+
years of experience in senior and executive recruitment
200+
executive search assignments at management board and director level
EMEA & global
experience in recruiting leaders for local, regional and global roles
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Experience across different business & ownership models and sectors
Work with international and local corporations, owner-led businesses, stock-listed companies as well as private-equity-backed organisations. This breadth of exposure supports a nuanced understanding of how leadership expectations vary depending on business context and ownership structure.
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Focus on local, EMEA and global leadership recruitment
Extensive experience working on local, regional and global roles within international organisations, often involving complex reporting lines and multiple global stakeholders. This background enables confident navigation of leadership contexts that extend beyond a single market or geography.
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Assessing leadership potential across different organisational levels
Experience working with both established senior leaders and managers at earlier stages of development allows for a more accurate assessment of leadership potential and readiness for roles with increasing scope and responsibility.
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Personal involvement of the Managing Partner
Each project is led directly by the Managing Partner of Velaris — from the initial briefing through to final candidate selection. The process is supported by collaboration with experienced research professionals, ensuring structured market mapping and proactive outreach to relevant candidates.
Interim Leadership
Identification of experienced leaders able to assume temporary executive responsibility during periods of transition.
Market Mapping
Analysis of the leadership market to understand where relevant experience and capabilities are located.
Location Strategy
Assessment of the feasibility of locating leadership roles or operational hubs in a specific market.
Leadership Advisory
Independent market perspective on leadership decisions, organisational transitions and the positioning of senior roles.
Executive Outplacement
Support for organisations and senior leaders during organisational restructuring, leadership changes or market exit.