Executive Search in Barcelona
As an Executive Search firm, we help you appoint leaders who can accelerate growth, guide business transformation and make the strategic decisions that shape your company’s future.
THE STARTING POINT
A senior appointment is rarely just about filling a vacancy. It is usually a strategic decision.
You may be looking to professionalise the company, accelerate growth, expand internationally or build a new leadership team. Before beginning any search, we take the time to understand your business, the company’s current stage, its challenges and culture, and the type of leadership you need.
A STANDARD SEARCH PROCESS
The strongest CV is not always the right leader for your organisation
In senior leadership appointments, experience matters, but it is not enough. The real challenge is identifying someone who can create distinctive value within your specific context: culture, team, strategy and stage of development.
THE ONETALENT APPROACH
Every search is built around your organisation
Every search is unique. We do not use standardised processes. We begin by understanding the organisation, the context and the role’s objectives, then design a strategy tailored to your needs. That is how we identify the leader your business truly needs.
WHAT WE DO
Executive Search firm in Barcelona: a boutique approach to senior leadership
We work as an extension of your team, not as a transactional supplier. Our service is built on trust, transparency and a shared commitment to finding the right person.
Executive Search in numbers
+15
Years of experience in Executive Search and senior appointments.
90%
Offer acceptance rate among selected candidates.
+95%
Client satisfaction score (NPS).
+90%
Of shortlisted candidates progress to interview.
6
Up to a 6-month replacement guarantee.
100%
Of searches delivered through our network, direct headhunting and proactive access to the passive market.
WHAT THE SERVICE INCLUDES
A rigorous process designed to support confident decisions from start to finish
We approach every search with depth and rigour. Our aim is not to complete a process as quickly as possible, but to reduce risk in critical appointments and identify the professional best equipped to influence strategy, culture and performance.
✓ Strategic role definition with the leadership team.
✓ Continuous advisory support throughout the process.
✓ Sector mapping and identification of the strongest talent.
✓ Confidential engagement with active and passive candidates.
✓ Executive assessment focused on leadership and business judgement.
✓ Compensation benchmarking and market intelligence.
✓ Assessment of motivation and organisational fit.
✓ Comprehensive profile for every finalist.
✓ Support through the offer and integration stages.
✓ Post-placement follow-up to ensure the appointment is progressing successfully.
WHY A BOUTIQUE FIRM
The difference of working with a specialist boutique search firm
A leadership team role cannot be filled by comparing similar CVs. It requires detailed assessment and expert judgement that connect strategy, leadership, corporate culture and execution.
- Dedicated support from a senior consultant from the first conversation.
- Tailored search strategies for each organisation.
- Close, high-quality communication throughout the process.
- Direct access to the passive executive market.
- Focused, highly relevant shortlists.
- Exclusive focus on strategic, C-level and senior leadership roles.
- Objective support for both the company and the candidate.
AREAS OF SPECIALISATION
Senior roles that require a tailored search
We assess roles where success depends on complex factors: influence with shareholders, the ability to lead transformation, judgement around expansion and alignment with the company’s stage of maturity.
Ready to strengthen your leadership team?
Tell us about your organisation and the challenge ahead. We will define the search strategy needed to appoint the leader who can move your business forward.
FAQS
Frequently asked questions about Executive Search and senior leadership in Barcelona
We answer some of the most common questions before launching a structured direct-search assignment for C-level, Board and General Management roles.
01
Why choose OneTalent over a traditional Executive Search firm?
Why choose OneTalent over a traditional Executive Search firm?
Because we do not operate as an external intermediary. We work as an extension of your leadership team.
Before approaching the market, we build a detailed understanding of your business model, competitive environment and the type of leadership capable of addressing your current and future challenges.
Rather than simply presenting names, we bring market insight, challenge assumptions when useful and support you from start to finish to secure the right appointment.
Every assignment is led by Inés Schvartzman, founder of OneTalent, who has more than 15 years of experience. You work with the same senior specialist at every stage, without unnecessary layers or hand-offs.
This combines the attention and agility of a boutique firm with the technical rigour and advanced tools of larger Executive Search organisations.
02
How does Executive Search differ from traditional recruitment?
How does Executive Search differ from traditional recruitment?
Senior leadership roles are rarely filled by posting an advert and waiting for applications.
Executive headhunting requires an active, thorough search of the market. We approach senior professionals—many of whom are not actively looking to move—and support both sides throughout the process to secure the right appointment.
03
What if we are not yet sure which profile we need?
What if we are not yet sure which profile we need?
This is more common than it may seem.
Companies often understand the problem they need to solve but are less certain about the ideal profile to address it.
In these cases, we provide advisory support before going to market, defining the remit, essential capabilities and appropriate level of experience together.
04
How do you identify the most suitable executives?
How do you identify the most suitable executives?
Our immersion phase comes before any external approach.
We analyse the company in depth, its history, sector context and the specific leadership capabilities required.
Combining cross-sector knowledge with detailed market mapping allows us to distinguish between impressive CVs and leaders who will genuinely fit and perform within your organisation.
05
How do you attract professionals who are not considering a move?
How do you attract professionals who are not considering a move?
The strongest senior executives are rarely found on job boards.
Our networks and proactive Executive Search approach open conversations that other channels cannot.
The key is not simply making contact. It is understanding each person’s motivations, presenting the opportunity credibly and communicating a transparent, compelling path for growth.
06
How do you assess whether a leader will fit?
How do you assess whether a leader will fit?
Technical expertise is only the starting point at this level.
We assess critical dimensions including leadership style, long-term thinking, performance under pressure, stakeholder empathy and alignment between the individual’s values and your organisation.
The goal is not to find a flawless CV, but the person with the greatest potential to transform the business.
07
Can you provide compensation analysis or a market benchmark before the search?
Can you provide compensation analysis or a market benchmark before the search?
Yes.
We can establish a reliable compensation framework using current market data, considering profile availability, salary ranges at comparable companies and the wider economic context.
This helps calibrate the opportunity before approaching senior executives.
08
Do you conduct searches outside Spain or support relocations to Barcelona?
Do you conduct searches outside Spain or support relocations to Barcelona?
Yes. We deliver international assignments whenever the search requires it.
We engage established international executives, expatriates considering a return to Spain and overseas professionals interested in developing the next stage of their leadership career in Barcelona.
09
How do you represent our employer brand in the market?
How do you represent our employer brand in the market?
We act as ambassadors for your brand.
We protect your values and communicate the opportunity with rigour, professionalism and respect for every person we approach.
This level of care ensures that every executive leaves the process with a strong—often improved—perception of your company, regardless of the final outcome.
10
Which roles do you focus on?
Which roles do you focus on?
We focus on the organisation’s most critical decision-making roles:
- CEO
- Managing Director
- General Manager
- Country Manager
- Business Unit Director
- COO
- CFO
- CIO
- CTO
- CHRO
- CMO
- Chief Product Officer
- Chief Commercial Officer
- Operations Directors
- Technology Directors
- Finance Directors
- Commercial Directors
- Product Directors
- Board Directors and Board Members
11
How long does a senior leadership search take?
How long does a senior leadership search take?
Timelines vary depending on the scarcity of the profile and the complexity of the role.
Our priority is not speed at any cost, but finding the right professional.
We typically present an initial shortlist within around two weeks, then coordinate the next stages so both parties can assess the opportunity thoroughly and efficiently.
12
Does your work end when the contract is signed?
Does your work end when the contract is signed?
No. The signed agreement marks the beginning of the real transition.
We maintain regular follow-up during the following months to ensure the integration is progressing smoothly and that the executive is delivering the expected impact.
We measure the success of our work by the tangible impact the leader creates after joining the organisation.
Let’s discuss your next leadership appointment
Tell us about the strategic challenge your company is facing and the senior profile you need. We will assess your context and design a fully tailored search.