Six models.
One standard.
Every engagement, regardless of size or structure, is held to the same standard of rigor, discretion, and human judgment.
How a search works
From first call to
day one in seat.
Discovery call
A focused 30-minute conversation to understand the mandate, context, timeline, and what success looks like.
Role briefing
A structured briefing session with all key stakeholders. We capture not just the job spec but the culture, the politics, and the leadership gap.
Search & sourcing
Our AI sourcing engine activates across 50+ talent pools. Every candidate is scored, assessed for cultural fit, and approached with discretion.
Shortlist delivery
A curated shortlist of 4–6 candidates delivered via your client portal, each with a full candidate brief, fit score, and our recommendation.
Interview & selection
We coordinate, prepare both sides, and provide structured debrief support to help you make the decision with confidence.
Placement & aftercare
Offer management, onboarding advisory, and a placement guarantee. Our work doesn't end at the signed offer.
Engagement models
Find the right
way to work together.
Executive Search (Retained)
% of first-year baseFor C-suite and VP-level mandates where quality, speed, and confidentiality are non-negotiable.
- AI-powered longlist delivered in 5 business days
- Human-curated shortlist of 4–6 candidates
- Psychometric + cultural fit assessment
- Real-time client portal access
- 6-month placement guarantee
- Senior partner-led from briefing through placement
Specialist Retained Search
Fixed fee or % of baseDirector-level and senior IC roles handled with the same rigor as the C-suite.
- AI sourcing + human-curated shortlist
- Market intelligence + salary benchmarking
- Interview prep for shortlisted candidates
- Real-time client portal
- 90-day placement guarantee
- Cultural alignment assessment
Sourcing-as-a-Service
Monthly retainerFor internal TA teams who need a reliable, weekly flow of pre-vetted candidates.
- Weekly delivery of 5–10 scored candidates
- AI sourcing across 50+ talent pools
- Fit scores + compensation alignment
- Dedicated recruiter, 1 role at a time
- Client portal with live pipeline view
- Monthly market intelligence report
Talent Infrastructure (TIaaS)
Custom engagementFull-stack AI hiring infrastructure for organizations scaling aggressively.
- Unlimited parallel role sourcing
- Embedded AI sourcing engine
- Succession planning & org design
- Fractional executive placement
- Custom portal branding & SSO
- Priority SLA, 24hr first shortlist
Leadership & Individual Advisory
Project or retainerPsychometric-led diagnostics and coaching for organizations and senior individuals in transition.
- Psychometric assessment suite
- Executive transition support
- Board readiness programmes
- Succession planning facilitation
- Individual executive repositioning
- Delivered with Place Quatorze
Fractional Executive Services
Flexible scopeSenior leadership capacity embedded into your organization, without a permanent hire.
- Experienced executives placed fast
- Marketing, Operations, GTM & more
- Defined scope, defined timeline
- Rapid onboarding, immediate impact
- Bridge to permanent hire if needed
- Access to vetted fractional network
Platform access
Two portals.
One seamless experience.
Every engagement is supported by a dedicated platform layer, real-time visibility for clients, and a curated experience for candidates.
For clients
Client Portal
Real-time visibility into your active search. See every candidate in the pipeline, track progress stage by stage, review shortlists, share feedback, and communicate with your search team, without a single status email.
- Live pipeline dashboard
- Candidate profiles + fit scores
- Stage-by-stage progress tracking
- Integrated feedback tools
- Search analytics + market intelligence
For candidates
Candidate Portal
A curated, confidential space for senior executives actively considering their next move. Submit your profile, explore mandates aligned to your background, and stay informed, on your terms, at your pace.
- Confidential profile submission
- Matched opportunity alerts
- Mandate briefings on request
- Direct recruiter communication
- Full discretion guaranteed
Not sure which model
fits your situation?
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