Mara Vouleli
Partner | B2B SaaS & Digital Platforms & Consumer
Founding Partner | Digital Economy EMEA
Mara is a founding team member of Key Search and a seasoned executive search professional specializing in CEO-1 and CEO-2 leadership hiring for high-growth companies across EMEA. Since 2010, she has built a reputation as one of Europe's top recruiters, known for her speed in sourcing high-quality candidates, having partnered with Inkitt, Blueground, Delivery Hero, Zenjob, and many more.
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- Private Equity backed companies
- Venture Capital backed companies
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Articles by Mara Vouleli
The Future of Executive Search: How AI and Automation Are Reshaping Talent
The Future Is Now - But It’s Still Human AI for executive search is no longer something that’s “coming” - it’s here, and it’s already reshaping how companies approach hiring, especially at the executive level. But while we welcome the benefits of smarter tools and faster processes, there’s one thing that must remain crystal […]
Climate Technology Companies
Climate Tech Startups Drive Climate Change Innovations Director at Key Search "Climate-conscious founders are working hard to help solve serious, all-affecting problems through their companies. They need our ear and support at all levels because they are fighting everybody’s fight." From investors to employees to the general public, the support for climate technology companies that deliver […]
Long Term Incentive Plans
The Benefits of LTIPs for Startups Long-term incentive plans (LTIPs) are increasingly popular among startups as a way to incentivize and retain key employees. LTIPs offer numerous benefits for startups, from helping them attract top talent to increasing productivity and loyalty in the workplace. By offering their employees equity in the company through an […]
Principle Fit: When you believe in what you do everyday
Digital health is experiencing substantial growth through the implementation of new tools, software and services that serve to improve and modernize our healthcare system. New technology around the capabilities of smartphones and wearables, the aspect of convenience, flexibility and availability of these devices, and the prevalence of long-term and chronic illnesses move digital health […]
Startup CEO: Empowering Leadership, Responsibilities, and Overcoming Challenges
"Between 20% and 40% of founders do not remain in their original role, typically replaced by a more-seasoned executive who might seem better positioned to scale the company." Harvard Business Review While success in the early stages of a startup is extremely encouraging and gratifying, it also means the company is growing, expanding, and every […]
You should speak with Mara if…
- 1You need to fill a high-profile leadership role in record time without compromising on quality.
- 2You are a Founder that is now building their core leadership team, to support your company's growth.
- 3You are an Investor that is looking for a dependable, long-term partner that can attract rare talent for their portfolio companies.
- 4You are expanding into new international markets and need local leadership, such as Country Managers.