Outcome aligned executive search

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Executive search has a performance problem. We’re fixing it.

For too long, traditional search has been a transaction-first industry. Fees are paid upfront, and the risk of a bad hire falling entirely on the client.

We believe that leadership isn't just about a placement; it’s about the strategy translated into operating reality. We’ve redesigned executive search to align with how value is actually created, by staying accountable long after the contract is signed.

Traditional Search Misaligns Risk

Ankeste thinks about this differently. We find exceptional talent and deliver value consistently.

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Fees are largely realised before value is delivered

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Replacement guarantees don’t return lost capital

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Failure risk is transferred almost entirely to the client

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Lower upfront capital exposure

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Reduced downside in failed placements

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Fees aligned to tenure, not transactions

The Ankeste Approach

We partner with our clients to build leadership teams that drive measurable impact. Our model is built around tenure and performance — not just a signature on a page — replacing the outdated “replacement guarantee” with a structure designed to protect both your capital and your momentum.

We treat executive candidates as long-term stakeholders, not transactions. Leadership success depends on alignment, environment, and execution — and we invest the time to ensure the opportunity and the leader are positioned to win together.

Our foundation is deep market expertise and trusted relationships with senior leaders across the technology industry. What sets us apart is not access alone, but accountability — reflected in how we advise, engage, and deliver results.

Founded by insiders. Driven by results.

Ankeste was founded by former executive search leaders and global in-house talent executives who saw the flaws in the traditional search model — and built a firm aligned with how modern companies actually create value.