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Discover how our executive placements have transformed organizations - from bold startups to global leaders.

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Groupon

10 top executive hires to bring Groupon to AI-first leadership.

Key Search sourced and placed 10 C-level, VP and Director hires across technology, marketing and operations – across both the US and European markets – transforming Groupon into an AI-first company in 8 months.

10Hires

C-Level, VP and Directors across US & European markets

21Days

average time to shortlist per role

100%Retained

12 months post-placement

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ScaleNL

Prime US hiring partner for ScaleNL – bringing Dutch innovation to the US market.

Key Search is proud to have partnered with multiple ScaleNL cohorts and serves as the prime partner for placing the first General Managers on the ground in the US for Dutch and European scaleups.

20+Companies

Dutch & European scaleups placed into the US market

5+Cohorts

ScaleNL cohort partnerships

100%Committed

to getting your first US hire right

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CommScope

7 leadership hires during times of change across Europe & the US.

Key Search partnered with CommScope to rebuild and strengthen their HR and Talent Acquisition leadership team – placing seven critical profiles across both the US and European markets during a period of significant organizational transformation.

7Hires

HR & TA leadership profiles placed globally

2Markets

Simultaneous placements across the US & Europe

100%Retained

12 months post-placement

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Fairphone

The first US hire – taking Fairphone from Dutch start-up to global player.

When Fairphone decided to make its American move, Key Search placed their very first US go-to-market hire – the critical first step in a Dutch-born brand entering one of the world's most competitive consumer technology markets.

1First Hire

First-ever US go-to-market placement

2Continents

European start-up scaling into North America

100%Retained

12 months post-placement