I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Alexander Ulanovich, and I live and work in Ukraine. I have been involved in starting and running businesses for 25 years, which has been an enriching experience. Over the years, I have developed strong management skills in (inter)national companies across various [...]
Effective onboarding of a C-level executive requires a strategic and holistic approach. After all, it is essential that the new leader becomes productive quickly, integrates well into the organization, and contributes strategically to the success of the company. Onboarding not only covers practical aspects but also culture, stakeholders, relationships, and expectations within the organization. [...]
Sweden is renowned for its strong welfare state, Swedish meatballs, and innovative companies such as Volvo, Scania, and Ikea. But it is also home to a highly developed food industry, with a wealth of large and medium-sized companies, as well as well-known retailers. Given this, it's no surprise that demand for professionals is rising, [...]
Developing a long-term vision for leadership succession requires tight strategic planning, proactive talent development, and the promotion of a learning and growth culture. By developing a strategy, you gain a clear vision of where you want to go and what your mission and goals are. Your plan of action will, therefore, be much stronger. [...]
Leadership is the art of balancing reason and intuition. This applies not only to leading an organization but also to managing a board team. You inspire, formulate a vision, set strategic goals, and motivate the team to achieve those goals. In addition, you must also be able to build a bridge between the board [...]
We would like to introduce our Associated Partners in Denmark, Els Kluck and Jill Repp. These two driven professionals have earned their stripes in executive search and are key members of the team working on "The Heart of High Touch." Els Kluck: I'm Happy to Help You Find the Right Candidate There is always a [...]
Hi, how are you? I would like to introduce myself. Perhaps redundantly, but I hope we can be of help to each other. My name is David Shelton, and I am an Associate Partner at High Touch in the United Kingdom, where I have been working for several months now. Prior to this role, [...]
During my holiday in Italy, while enjoying a delicious Primitivo, I got into an animated conversation with Søren, a young Chief Communications Officer (CCO) from Denmark. He shared that he had recently started working for a large international food company and was thrilled about his new role. “You know, Wilko, I was very impressed [...]
In the past (never thought I would ever say it—yes, in the past), finding suitable candidates was a slow, paper-driven process. You would receive a profile for a candidate and usually place an advertisement. Then, the waiting for applications would begin. If you had international clients—those seeking candidates worldwide—you could spend significant time just [...]
Recently, I spoke to my good friend Robert again during a simple yet tasty lunch in the middle of the country. At the time, Robert did not choose the food sector but instead opted for a position in construction. And he is now doing so with considerable success. Calmly and deliberately, he is building [...]
