Executive search

Leaders who can guide an IT company through change

TalentOne conducts targeted, confidential searches for managing directors and other executives. Its team assesses management experience, motivation, fit with the company context and the ability to lead transformation in the AI era.

TalentOne is part of MagneticOne Group

TalentOne combines a focused recruitment team with the experience of MagneticOne's group of technology companies.

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For your business need

What matters in executive recruitment

01

Company context

Business stage, owners, team, culture, model and the real challenges of the role.

02

Management maturity

Decisions under uncertainty, ownership, prioritisation and team leadership.

03

Trust and confidentiality

Careful market communication and protection of both company and candidate reputation.

04

AI transformation

The ability to use tools and redesign processes without losing quality control.

Quality assessment

How TalentOne assesses a leader

Roles evolve with technology. TalentOne therefore looks beyond past experience and assesses whether a candidate can use AI tools, critically verify their output and independently redesign work processes around new capabilities.

  • Scale and relevance of previous responsibility
  • Reasoning behind key management decisions and resulting outcomes
  • Leadership style and cultural fit
  • Motivation, expectations and readiness for the specific context
  • AI literacy, critical thinking and transformation potential
AI

Assessing readiness to work in the AI era

Roles evolve with technology. TalentOne therefore looks beyond past experience and assesses whether a candidate can use AI tools, critically verify their output and independently redesign work processes around new capabilities.

How TalentOne works

From briefing to candidate start

Confidential briefing

TalentOne clarifies owner expectations, the executive mandate and outcome criteria.

Candidate map

The team creates a target list and selects an appropriate direct-approach strategy.

In-depth assessment

TalentOne examines management decisions, motivation, leadership style and AI readiness.

Finalisation

The team supports meetings, reference checks, the offer and start.

Proven experience

Two completed Managing Director searches

30 days

Managing Director of an IT company

Ukraine

From agreed role profile to completion of the executive search.

45 days

Managing Director of an IT company

Ukraine

A separate search for another IT company with its own context and requirements.

Engagement options

Two levels of candidate presentation

The scope of assessment depends on your needs, and pricing is defined individually for each vacancy.

For faster shortlisting

Basic

  • Search for relevant candidates
  • CVs of shortlisted professionals
  • Coordination of the first contact
From 1 week to 2 months

Timing depends on role complexity, requirements and market conditions. TalentOne agrees on a realistic plan after the briefing.

One free replacement

If the hired candidate leaves within the first three months, TalentOne will conduct one replacement search at no additional fee.

Response within 24 hours

The TalentOne team responds within 24 hours of a request to clarify the role profile and working format.

Frequently asked questions

Answers before the collaboration begins

Which executives does TalentOne recruit?

TalentOne focuses on managing directors and other leadership roles for IT companies in Ukraine.

Can the search be confidential?

Yes. TalentOne agrees on communication strategy, information disclosure and the people involved at the beginning.

How long does executive search take?

Timing depends on the role and market. Two real Managing Director searches for IT companies in Ukraine were completed in 30 and 45 days.

Which package is recommended for an executive role?

TalentOne recommends the full package with a recruiter’s conclusion, motivation assessment, salary expectations and two reference checks.

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Need a strong professional for your IT company?

After receiving the role description, the TalentOne team will respond within 24 hours, clarify the task and propose a search plan.

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