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PRESS RELEASES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
15/06/2021 | Mercuri Urval are pleased to announce that Cecilia Westerholm Beer, Erik Rosen, and Marie Fossum Strannegård were elected as additional board members for the Mercuri Urval Group at the AGM June 14th, 2021.
21/05/2021 | During late 2020, the Leadership Advisory and Executive Search firm Mercuri Urval, in partnership with RWTH Aachen University undertook a qualitative study together on how organisations in the Chemical & Life Sciences industry implemented, reviewed, renewed or adapted their talent management strategies as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
05/05/2021 | The Swiss economy newspaper "Handelszeitung" and Le Temps in Western Switzerland conducts a yearly survey among CEO's and HR Directors to rate the Executive Search firms in Switzerland. We are proud to say that for the fourth year in a row, Mercuri Urval has been top-rated as an Executive Search firm in Switzerland.
03/05/2021 | Morrow Batteries is on a mission to develop and manufacture the most sustainable, innovative and affordable batteries in the world. To be able to realise their vision of becoming a world-leading partner for accelerating the green energy transition, they have partnered with Mercuri Urval to secure the right leaders.
29/04/2021 | The year of 2020 will of course be remembered through the strain the Covid-19 crisis has put on us all, our company and society. It has required specific attention and actions to protect the company.
28/04/2021 | Mercuri Urval is pleased to announce that Martin Sletten has joined the Norwegian team as an Engagement Manager.
15/04/2021 | Mercuri Urval Group is pleased to announce that Sanna Kröger will be joining the Helsinki team as a Senior Consultant.
14/04/2021 | Sami is based in the Helsinki office, and has joined Mercuri Urval from another recruitment and headhunting firm specialized in sales and sales leader search.
06/04/2021 | Alice has been with Mercuri Urval as an Executive Researcher and Delivery Lead for almost 4 years.
13/01/2021 | Silvia has been working as an executive recruiter for the last 12 years and has developed strong, and trustworthy relationships with both her clients and candidates.
08/02/2021 | With the special focus on sustainability and connected challenges Johannes Pieper recently joined Mercuri Urval and their global footprint.
13/01/2021 | After 15+ years’ in global Executive Search working from Australia, UK and now Germany, the Australian and British national, Luke Robbins has joined Mercuri Urval.
13/01/2021 | Göran brings more than 20 years of experience in interim management, Executive Search and personality diagnostics. He also acted as a sales and communications trainer and was a lecturer for diagnostics and competence assessment at a private university.
13/01/2021 | After gaining experience in management consulting and Executive Search outside Mercuri Urval for 2,5 years, Ingvild has now decided to re-join Mercuri Urval where she previously spent 12 successful years.
18/01/2021 | Ronald brings about two decades of experience in executive search, board services and leadership advisory with a global remit, serving clients in the Industrial, Energy and Technology sectors.
12/01/2021 | Mercuri Urval Group is pleased to announce that Volker Löffler has re-joined the Group on October 1st after already having been a very successful senior colleague from 2001 – 2012.
16/12/2020 | Gender equality is and has been a hot topic in Scandinavian countries for quite some time now.
08/10/2020 | Das Thema «Employer Value Proposition» hat in den vergangenen Jahren stark an Bedeutung gewonnen.
01/10/2020 | At Mercuri Urval, we strive for the highest standards of all. Global homogeneous processes and delivery methods are a cornerstone in our offering as a global leadership acquisition and advisory firm.
22/09/2020 | Mercuri Urval are very pleased to share the result of our client and candidate satisfaction survey, based on the first six months of 2020. Firstly, we want to thank everyone that has taken the time to participate and evaluated their experience with us.
15/09/2020 | Aus der Erfahrung von über 200 erfolgreichen Executive Searches präsentiert Dominik Roth Input zu den Themen Bewerbung auf Top Level, Führung & Management sowie Empfehlungen zur Ausstrahlung von Kompetenz auf wissenschaftlicher Basis.
03/09/2020 | Mercuri Urval Group is pleased to announce that Marcus Tingland, Managing Director Advice Executive Search (a Mercuri Urval group Executive Search company) also takes on the management of the Mercuri Urval leadership acquisition team in Stockholm.
15/07/2020 | At the peak of the pandemic, Mercuri Urval initiated a survey of UK business leaders asking about their experiences during the Covid-19 crisis, the impact of the pandemic on their business and decision making now and in the future.
09/07/2020 | 2019 was another successful year for Mercuri Urval, the 52nd in our history.
23/04/2020 | We want to let you know how we’re also focused on supporting the communities where our colleagues live and work. In our own small way.
02/04/2020 | We are proud to say that for the third year in a row, Mercuri Urval has been top-rated as an Executive Search firm in Switzerland, and top-rated in the new category for the year "High-End Executive Search" for providing excellent Executive Search services.
19/03/2020 | Given the current levels of concern around COVID-19, we have prepared information to help answer any questions you may have around our ability to continue with the provision of services.
10/03/2020 | Mercuri Urval, a long-standing leading Global Executive Search and Talent Advisory firm, appoints Richard Moore as CEO.
03/02/2020 | Mieke Weijenberg was appointed as a new Board Member on the Mercuri Urval Group Board on 29 January 2020.
26/09/2019 | This September, nine new equity Partners were announced by Mercuri Urval. The nine newly appointed Partners represent seven nationalities from Mercuri Urval’s global organisation.
04/06/2019 | Ola Engebretsen was appointed as an external Non-Executive Board Member on the Mercuri Urval Group Board on 22 May 2019.
29/05/2019 | We are proud to announce that Mercuri Urval have been listed among the top 30 global talent providers that now dominate the executive search business worldwide by Hunt Scanlon.
10/04/2019 | We are proud to say that Mercuri Urval in Switzerland has reached, as 2018, the top ranking among the top Executive Search companies for providing excellence in Executive Search services.
26/02/2019 | We are proud to announce Mercuri Urval’s new partnership with Cranfield School of Management, one of the world’s leading business schools.
19/12/2018 | Earlier this year Mercuri Urval reached a new stage in their history as the company appointed their first 30 shareholding Partners. 18 further new Partners have now been announced by the Company.
15/11/2018 | For the second year in a row Mercuri Urval receives the highest ranking along with 41 other industry colleagues in Execurtive Search services.
21/09/2018 | A new stage in Mercuri Urval’s history has been reached as we appointed our first 30 shareholding Partners in Stockholm on September 13th. The appointments of Partners will run forever and we hope to have many Partners in the company.
21/09/2018 | Mercuri Urval, the only global Executive Search and Talent Advisory firm based in the Nordics, announces a continued strong development in 2018.
05/03/2018 | Mercuri Urval rated top Executive Search firm by over 3400 HR managers, external HR Consultancies and candidates
24/11/2017 | Mercuri Urval is now officially the largest Executive Search firm operating in Finland
17/11/2017 | Mercuri Urval in Belgium awarded Best Executive Search & Advisory Services Company 2017
21/11/2017 | An industry ranking recognises Mercuri Urval as a leading provider of Executive Search among the top 35 firms in France
06/06/2017 | Fifty years have passed since Mercuri Urval was founded. Today we stand strong as a leading global Executive Search, Professional Recruitment and Talent Advisory firm. This letter marks our celebration year.
EVENTS
23/06/2021 | Wir freuen uns, Sie zum diesjährigen „Board & Executive Forum“ mit anschliessendem Light Lunch einzuladen.
28/04/2021 | Fünf Gewissheiten haben sich in den Unternehmen nach mehr als einem Jahr Pandemie in Luft aufgelöst oder auf überraschende Weise bestätigt. Das ist das Fazit der zweiten virtuellen Diskussionsrunde* über die Büro- und Arbeitswelt von morgen, die Ende März auf Einladung des Wiener Büros der internationalen Executive Search & Leadership Advisory-Beratung Mercuri Urval stattfand. Expertinnen und Experten aus Industrie, Gesundheitswesen und akademischen Umfeld sprachen dabei über die Lehren, die sie bisher aus der Corona-Pandemie gezogen haben.
24/03/2021 | China's economic growth was merely slowed down by the Corona pandemic, but not stopped. The People’s Republic of China has also set itself ambitious goals to catch up further with the West in term of key technologies. It is therefore becoming increasingly interesting for European companies to tap into this huge market. The associated hurdles are manifold and can only be overcome with the right experts and managers on the ground.
19/02/2021 | In Teil 1 im November hatten wir folgenden FOKUS "Wie sieht die Büro- und Arbeitswelt von morgen aus? Auswirkungen von COVID-19“. In Teil 2 soll es jetzt um Learnings und Perspektiven in diesem Zusammenhang gehen.
15/05/2020 | Mercuri Urval in Vienna was very pleased to be able to welcome two CFOs from well-known companies in Austria on May 4th as part of a virtual panel discussion.
01/04/2020 | In January I was invited to have a workshop at the WU Executive Academy Vienna. The topic was about leadership career development, “How to identify your next step?”.
18/11/2019 | Im Rahmen eines Mercuri Urval Business Event fanden in den Räumlichkeiten der Mercuri Urval GmbH am 5.11. eine hochkarätige Podiumsdiskussion zum Thema „Stürmische Zeiten: wie bereiten sich Manager darauf vor?" statt.
07/11/2019 | According to Dr. Thomas Sattelberger, former Chief of Human Resources of Telekom, Germany is positioned between the 'engine house' China and the 'digital house' USA. He is convinced that this situation increase the pressure on German companies. In his Key Note speech, Sattelberger indicates the challenges for (digital) innovation and how the scenarios in the working environment need to be changed.
17/10/2019 | The understanding about Asia Pacific (APAC) is often seen from the European historical, cultural, economical and geographical perspective. Ricky Foo, Group Director from Mercuri Urval Singapore, provides us an updated perspective of how APAC is developing and the business opportunities that are available for European companies.
11/10/2019 | Im September 2019 fand in Kooperation mit der IHK Wiesbaden der 3. Mercuri Urval Zukunftsdialog statt. Der Zukunftsdialog stand in diesem Jahr unter der Überschrift: „Mensch – Digitalisierung – Industrie 4.0".
16/04/2019 | On April 9th I was happy to introduce Mercuri Urval's innovative solutions to in our second Business Breakfast of the year. Artificial Intelligence Candidate Sourcing helps us to make sure organisations always have the right capabilities in place so they deliver the best possible results.
28/06/2018 | Folkemødet 2018 er slut for i år, og ledelse i det offentlige var i den grad til debat, ikke mindst på Ledelsesscenen.
15/06/2018 | The event brought together AI professionals, compelling content and a great audience. The event was fully booked with people interested in the hot AI topics.
30/08/2018 | As a partner of HJK - the biggest football club and sports brand in Finland - Mercuri Urval got a chance to participate in "Your Business Tomorrow" seminar, organised and hosted by HJK in Finlandia Hall on August 21st.
02/08/2018 | Notre collègue Marie-Bernard Guillaume a donné cette année une conférence TEDx à Louvain la Neuve (#TEDxUCLouvain) sur le leader 4.0, l'importance de l'intelligence émotionnelle et de la pleine conscience.
IN THE MEDIA
21/12/2020 | Does your business need a fast turnaround? A new leader gives the largest and most immediate effect on the result, says Richard Moore, CEO of the global Executive Search and Leadership Advisory company Mercuri Urval.
14/12/2020 | Many companies plan for continued virtual working even after the pandemic. Whether fully digital or a hybrid of face to face and online, virtual leadership is here to stay. How do you become a good manager without having as many physical meetings?
07/12/2020 | In the shadow of the pandemic, many companies have found trading tougher. With reduced margins and rapidly changing conditions it is extra important to have a management that can make and execute the right decisions.
02/07/2019 | Die Autobranche braucht Menschen, die den fundamentalen Umbruch gestalten können. Das ist in disruptiven Zeiten jedoch nur eine von vielen Herausforderungen für Personalberater.
09/04/2019 | Mens headhuntere og rekrutteringsfirmaer skal håndtere persondata varsomt, lægger jobsøgerne gladelig al information om sig selv ud på LinkedIn. Alligevel kan headhunterne bidrage med noget ekstra, mener partner og direktør Steen Gravers fra Mercuri Urval.
29/03/2019 | All of us have experienced a fresh start at a new place of work. Many new faces, a new culture or many new expressions are just a few of the difficulties a newbie at work has to face. In these situations most of us will have hoped for a helping hand such as a mentor or buddy to show them the ropes.
07/09/2018 | Artikel i HR chefen: Coachende tilgang har forandret præstationskulturen i Mercuri Urval, hvor der i princippet ingen grænser er for karrieremulighederne.
30/08/2018 | SIS asked Robin Karlestedt three questions regarding quality assurance for Executive Search and Recruitment. Robin is, amongst other, responsible for Quality at Mercuri Urval
22/08/2018 | Klaus Steinmann and Daniel Müller from Mercuri Urval are interviewed to share their thoughts on the effects of digitisation on sales, jobs and, in the future, important qualifications and career opportunities in the automotive industry.
12/07/2018 | Our Executive Vice President Richard Moore was featured in Hunt Scanlon’s latest 2018 recruiting industry sector report, to share his thoughts on “The Effect of Globalization on the Recruiting Sector”.
17/04/2018 | What are the characteristics of a great executive recruiter? Our colleague Hannu-Matias Nurmi was asked to share his thoughts in this article by Hunt Scanlon along side other industry professionals.
19/02/2018 | Denne artikel, skrevet af vores kolleger i det offentlige team, giver et bud på, hvilken ledelsesmæssig og organisatorisk adfærd der skal til for at lykkes i dette krydspres.
14/12/2017 | Our solid GDPR work has been featured in Swedish media! To us it is incredibly important that we establish reliable relationships with our candidates and clients, to protect their privacy and to give them control over their personal data.
07/12/2017 | As Mercuri Urval celebrates its half century, HRD chats with the Chairman of the Group Board about its rich history and even brighter future.