Leadership hiring, done properly.
Kyan HR partners with organisations worldwide to place exceptional C-suite, board and senior leadership talent. Offices and consultants on the ground across four continents.
A senior team, focused on senior hires.
We are a worldwide executive search firm working with founders, boards and chief executives to hire the people who shape their organisations. Every search is led by a senior consultant from start to finish.
- Partner-led on every mandate, with no handovers
- Offices and consultants across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East
- Specialists in C-suite, board and VP-level appointments
- Transparent terms, honest feedback and a long-term view
What we do.
Three practice areas, one standard. We work where the stakes are highest.
Executive Search
C-suite and board-level placements for global organisations. Discreet, targeted, and built on long-standing networks.
Get in touchLeadership & VP Hiring
Senior leaders and VPs for technology, finance, and growth-stage companies across every major market.
Get in touchGlobal Talent Mapping
Multi-region sourcing across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, from a single point of contact.
Get in touchA clear, four-step process.
Brief
We agree the mandate, the profile and the timeline with you.
Search
We map the market discreetly and present a focused shortlist.
Interview
You meet a qualified group of candidates, prepared and assessed.
Hire
We support the offer, the start date and the first ninety days.
Common questions.
If your question is not here, drop us a line. We reply within one business day.
What does Kyan HR do?
We are a global executive search firm. We help organisations hire C-suite, board and senior leadership talent.
Who do you work with?
Founders, boards, investors and chief executives at private, listed and venture-backed companies.
How quickly can we start?
We can usually open a search within five business days of a signed mandate.
Which regions do you cover?
We operate worldwide, with consultants on the ground across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
How do you charge?
A retained search fee, agreed upfront in writing, with clear milestones.
How do I get in touch?
Use the contact form. A senior consultant will reply within one business day.
Build a career in executive search.
We are always interested in speaking with experienced consultants, researchers and operators who want to do their best work at the senior end of the market. We also place leading talent into our clients across every function.
- For consultants: join a partner-led firm with a global mandate base
- For candidates: confidential introductions to leadership roles worldwide
- For graduates: a structured research analyst path into search
Technology
CTO, CPO, VP Engineering
Financial Services
CFO, MD, Head of Risk
Consumer
CEO, CMO, COO
Healthcare
Chief Medical, VP Clinical
Industrial
Plant Director, COO
Professional Services
Partner, Practice Lead