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Your Opportunities

We are bridging talent needs across borders

At A2B Search, we go beyond the obvious to find the perfect profile for your growth

Our
Services

We offer tailored services to ensure you hire leaders with the right mindset, skills and expertise for your company's needs and for the talent to express their full potential.

Executive & Non-Executive
Search

to drive rapid growth, facilitate internationalisation and increase diversity

Leadership
Assessment

for leaders, teams and boards

Our clients

Here is what some of our clients say about our services

“We and our portfolio companies have used A2B Search for multiple searches and we have been happy. Strong recommendation and happy to provide more details if needed.”

Timo Ahopelto, Founding Partner, Lifeline Ventures

“A2B Search provided a super nimble service with top notch candidate care.”

Johan Torvalds, Sr. People Operations Specialist, Blueprint Genetics

“I was amazed by the high-calibre candidates brought to us by A2B Search and the knowledge of the tech space they have. The process was of very high quality from start till end and I would gladly work with A2B Search again.”

Louise Bagewitz, CEO, Crowd Collective

“A2B Search team adjusted the scope of the search according to our needs and we are very pleased with the placement.”

 

Jostein Christian Dalland, Chief Executive Officer, Axo Group AS

Candidates we placed so far

“My candidate experience with A2B Search was excellent. The process was smooth, flexible and professional in all touchpoints. They were able to match my offering and the needs of my future employer brilliantly. A flower delivery to congratulate the signing was a cherry on the top! This truly was the perfect match to discover the X factor on both sides.”


Katariina Juvonen,

Communications Lead, Metacore

“I was delighted to secure a role with a Finnish growth stage start up thanks to the opportunity provided by A2B Search. As an international professional originally from Ireland and now based in Geneva, Switzerland, it was important to me to work with an international team while having flexibility in my work setting. I’m grateful to A2B Search for helping me find the right fit.”

David Connolly,
Head of Growth, HundrED

“As a candidate, working with the consultants at A2B Search was a pleasure. They were friendly, very responsive, gave good guidance on the role and even sent a congratulatory gift once I was hired. I recommend working with this thoughtful group and am grateful for their guidance.”


Lauren Bishop,

CEO – Medical Division, Dassiet

Our
Clients

We work with high growth companies: fast growing scale-ups and innovative startups in diverse tech industries.

Software/Saas/Cloud

Gaming, IT services, E-Commerce, Financial & Investment Services, etc.

Deeptech

Green transition, Climate tech, Health tech, etc.

Our
Philosophy

Why settle for the usual profiles when you want to drive change?

We want to change the executive search industry by bringing more diversity to Nordic companies. We focus on finding top executives as well as high potential candidates who can drive future growth with fresh perspectives and innovative solutions. By connecting the Nordic and Central European markets, we create new opportunities for growth and expansion.

Our
Values

Relentlessness

No search is over until you have found the perfect match.

Adaptation

We adapt to your needs, your pace, and your communication style, whether it is WhatsApp, Slack, text messages, or anything else.

Excellence

We work quickly and efficiently, ensuring that everything we deliver - from candidates to assignment reports and even the occasional email - is first class.

Vision

We will always give you more than you ask for, opening your horizons to new possibilities you may not have considered, to deliver the best possible results for your future growth.

Our
Candidates

Influential and Impactful.

We search for leaders who drive innovation and transformation - visionaries who are results-driven, creative, and always one step ahead

C-Level Executives

Board Governance

Senior Leadership Team

Department Heads

Experts

Our Track Record
45%

Women Executives
(most of our CFO roles)

15+

Different Nationalities

49%

C-Level Roles

Our
Team

We are entrepreneurs, team builders, and innovators first, headhunters second.

We understand growth leadership and know exactly what you need: talent that can adapt to modern structures and fast-paced environments - people who are ready to lead you on your growth journey.

Anne BADAN


Founding Partner

Anne has over 25 years' experience in management, marketing and sales, strategic partnerships and business development, including 16 years as an entrepreneur. During her international career she has worked with the World Economic Forum, Formula 1 and several Fortune 500 companies, academia and governments.
She is co-founder and former CEO of The Shortcut, a member of the advisory board of Ashoka Nordics, a pledger at Founders Pledge, a Nordic Startup Award winner and an impact investor. With extensive experience in the tech startup community, Anne has a deep understanding of high-growth companies and excels at identifying the talent that will drive their success.

Suneeta KADALI

Executive Researcher

Suneeta is an accomplished Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant with a strong 10-year track record in IT recruitment. Her career has been marked by notable roles at Agile Search, Barona IT and Experis, where she honed her skills in Executive Search & In-house Recruitment. She currently works as a freelance consultant/researcher, leveraging her extensive expertise to deliver exceptional talent acquisition solutions. Suneeta excels in client coordination and communication, ensuring seamless and effective stakeholder engagement.

Ready to scale up your
opportunities?