Executive Search for Senior and C-level Leaders

TOP 10

recruitment agencies in Moscow

M‑Choice is an Executive Search & Recruitment agency headquartered in Moscow with an international hub in Italy.

We find CEOs, functional C-level leaders, board members and key executives — in Russia and abroad. We rank among the Top 10 Executive Search agencies. Headquartered in Moscow, with an international office in Italy.

Executive Recruitment Across Industries

From industrial groups to fintech startups — we source CEOs, functional directors, regional leaders, specialized experts and board members. We factor in industry specifics, team maturity and the company's 3–5 year goals

C-level and General Management
CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CTOs, CIOs, CMOs, CHROs and other senior leaders for corporations, venture-backed businesses and groups of companies
Functional Leaders
Heads of sales, marketing, product, finance, investment, logistics, HR, C&B, procurement, foreign trade, IT, legal support and production departments
Specialized Roles
Top executives in digital transformation, ESG, risk management, innovation, analytics and data
Regional and International Executives
Managing partners, regional and area directors, branch leaders and Country Managers
Board of Directors
Independent directors, board directors and advisory roles

Terms for Targeted Specialist Search

Our middle management searches reflect the requirements of your industry and the leadership skills needed for the role.

AI-powered search, market analytics and psychometric assessments
Executive search and targeted headhunting
Search timeline: 3–6 weeks
Replacement guarantee: 4–6 months
Search coverage: Russia and international markets
Strict confidentiality under non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
Discreet candidate outreach using an agreed approach

Executive Assessment: Interviews and Hogan Assessments

Competency-based interviews using the STAR framework
Structured scoring of leadership and management skills
Hogan assessments available on request
360-degree reference checks, including independently sourced references

Our approach to Senior Executive Search

Welcome offer: 5% discount

Guarantee period - 4-6 months (depending on the position)

We search with precision
using executive search and headhunting
We use AI and analytics
we analyze the market
We assess leadership potential
we evaluate soft and hard skills
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
we handle all vacancies end-to-end

Where We Recruit Executives and Key Managers

Executive and manager search in Russia
We recruit executives and key specialists for companies across the country — from Moscow and Saint Petersburg to Novosibirsk, Kazan and Vladivostok.
Executive Search in Europe
We search for and hire top executives and functional directors for companies in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Serbia and Cyprus.
Management Recruitment in the CIS
We search for and assess candidates for businesses in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Belarus. We fill management and expert roles tailored to local market specifics.
Headhunting in the US and Canada
We run C-level and middle management hiring projects in the US and Canada. We work with companies in IT, finance, logistics and industrial sectors.
Recruitment of key specialists in Asia and the Middle East
We fill management positions in Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, China, India, South Korea and Japan. We adapt our strategy to the specifics of the MENA and APAC markets.
Executive Hiring in Latin America
We search for executives and specialists for offices in Brazil and Mexico, sourcing managers with international experience and local market knowledge.

As part of our senior executive and specialist recruitment services

M-Choice offers additional HR services and analytics to improve hiring outcomes and employee retention.

Employer Value Proposition (EVP) and Role Profile Development

Candidate Benchmarking Against the Talent Market

Support with Leaving the Current Role

Onboarding Support at 30, 60 and 90 Days

Candidate Pipeline Development and Interim Executive Recruitment

Talent Mapping, Market Research and Salary Benchmarking (Additional Services)

Successful Recruitment Case Studies

Russia's largest classifieds platform, an IT sector leader: 10,000+ employees — Forbes
We recruited an HR Director and leaders in FP&A, business development, marketing and e-commerce, strengthening the team in key roles.
A leading IT solutions developer for the banking sector, part of the VTB ecosystem (22,000 employees, Forbes)
We recruited the Academy CEO, HR Director, IoT Director, digital transformation leaders, and heads of compensation and benefits, communications and Agile.
One of Russia's largest retailers, a chain of 27,000 stores (360,000 employees, Forbes)
Filled top management positions: Deputy District Director, Head of Procurement, District CFO, Chief Operating Officer and key mid-level managers
A unique omnichannel food ecosystem with proprietary food technologies and food services
Search for a VP of Marketing, Brand Director, Head of SMM and Head of Training. Strengthened the brand and customer experience