Chief Executive Officer • CEO
There is no role with greater influence on the success and future of an organisation than that of the CEO, or chair of the executive board. The leadership profile must align seamlessly with the organisation’s strategy and ambitions—whether the CEO is appointed from within or recruited externally. An effective CEO understands the internal dynamics of the organisation, is able to sustain or reshape culture, and looks beyond shareholder value alone. Modern leadership calls for sustainable impact at societal and organisational level.
The role of the CEO
A successful CEO combines vision, strategic leadership and the ability to connect. As the figurehead of the organisation, the CEO sets direction, defines priorities and ensures that strategy and execution reinforce one another. The role carries responsibility for stakeholder relationships and reputation. Professional leadership calls for integrity, strategic insight and a sharp understanding of societal developments. Today’s CEO focuses on results, while also shaping culture, developing talent and creating sustainable value. Maes & Lunau identifies leaders who align with the challenges of today and the ambitions of tomorrow.
Our approach
The search for a chair of the executive board starts with an in-depth analysis of the organisation’s strategy, context and ambitions. We take the time to understand the culture, the leadership team and the organisational dynamics, enabling us to jointly define a clear and future-oriented profile. We assess candidates on leadership style, personality, values and their ability to deliver sustainable impact. We guide both client and candidate carefully through every phase of the process and remain closely involved long after the appointment. Drawing on years of experience and deep expertise in leadership, culture and inclusive governance, we identify leaders who truly make a difference.
Extensive experience in CEO search across sectors
Maes & Lunau has extensive experience in recruiting CEOs across a wide range of sectors. We have successfully placed senior leaders in Consumer Goods & Retail, Agri, Food & Life Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain, Energy & Utilities, Technology & Media, and Professional & Financial Services, as well as in Industry & Automotive and Defense & Aerospace. In addition, we have a strong track record in the public and semi-public sectors, including Government, Housing Associations, Education, and Healthcare. Our broad experience across both the private and public sectors enables us to quickly identify the type of leadership required to address the specific challenges and societal issues within these domains.
Get in touch
Are you looking for a new CEO or chair of the executive board? We are happy to reflect with you on the right leadership profile and to support you in the search for a leader who delivers demonstrable impact. Please feel free to contact us for a personal conversation.