Our recruiting process – Three paths, one goal: transatlantic excellence
Whether long-term, interim, or advisory: our recruiting processes follow one goal—filling key positions with personalities who make an impact.
The origins of TH Bender date back to 1997 Back when our current consultants began working for German, Austrian, and Swiss companies Recruiting executives in the USA.
Since 2006 we operate under the name TH Bender – founded in Chicago, now headquartered in Washington, D.C., a mature team of over 20 employees and a clear focus: Transatlantic top positions for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Our North American reach is based on in-depth market knowledge and extensive experience in recruiting executives and employees.
Close to the market. Close to people.
Recruiting in tech hotspots
30% of our placements are on the US West Coast—primarily in California and Oregon. Focus: high-tech, renewable energies, IT, medical technology.
Industrial expertise in the heart of the USA
Another 30,000 in the Midwest – center for mechanical engineering, chemicals, automotive, and industrial services.
Industry diversity in the northeast
15% of our projects are in the northeastern United States—ranging from pharmaceuticals to electronics to metal processing.
Specialization in the southeast
Regular staffing in Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee—including in automotive supply, mechanical engineering, IT, and the furniture industry.
Texas: a growth market
Mandates in energy (oil & gas), chemicals, real estate, and industrial centers are steadily increasing.
Focus on Canada
Around 10% of our projects – recruiting in industry, energy, and technology.
Dynamics in Mexico
Growing practice in the context of nearshoring, manufacturing, and automotive.
Recruiting with depth – data-driven, personalized, proven
Today we are drawing on one of the largest and actively maintained candidate databases in the transatlantic market. Since our founding, we have more than 2,000 management positions successfully filled positions in the US, Canada, and Mexico – for subsidiaries of family-owned businesses, medium-sized companies, listed corporations, and private equity firms from the DACH region.
Our team keeps track of many of our former candidates over the years, follows their career progress, and stays in touch—this is how we recognize Potential at an early stage, can Assign experiences specifically and ensure that Not only skills, but also personalities that fit the mandate.
Our recruiting processes are as individual as your requirements—yet self-contained, structured, and proven.
What does a recruiting process look like?
1
Requirements analysis
Shared understanding of the position, the environment, and the target candidates.
2
market approach
Discreet, targeted communication via our network, database, and direct contact
3
Preselection & evaluation
Structured interviews, competency analyses, and cultural fit.
4
Presentation & support
Presentation of the best candidates, support in the selection process.
5
Onboarding & Aftercare
Support beyond the contract phase, feedback loops, and integration.
Executive search
Fixed settings at C-level
Structured, well-founded, and culturally sensitive: our executive search process is tailored to complex, long-term management tasks. From target company analysis and multi-stage interviews to contract drafting and onboarding, we offer a comprehensive, worry-free package for sustainable recruitment.
Interim Management
Immediate aid with impact
When speed counts and experience is required: we place interim managers within a few days – with operational implementation skills, industry knowledge, and transatlantic experience. Our candidates take on responsibility from day one.
Board + Advisors
Non-executive key roles
Whether you need an advisory board, supervisory board, or strategic sparring partner, we identify individuals with an understanding of governance, international leadership experience, and expertise for your current phase: market entry, growth, transformation, or exit.
What sets us apart
What makes TH Bender one of the leading partners for transatlantic executive recruitment? It is the combination of many years of experience, deep market understanding, and a clearly structured, continuously developed process. Our specialization in European companies in North America, coupled with regional expertise and sustainable relationship management, enables us to find not only suitable candidates—but the right personalities for your organization.
We would be happy to advise you personally on which process suits your needs.
Get in touch with us—we will accompany you on your journey to finding the right manager.
Our strengths at a glance:
- Over 25 years of experience in transatlantic executive recruitment
- Curated database with 300,000+ executives
- Established, structured processes – which are continuously improved
- Regional expertise in all relevant US economic centers as well as in Canada and Mexico
- Sustainable relationship management with candidates and clients
- Cross-industry specialization in DACH companies in North America
- In-house research teams & structured search processes
- Placement guarantee for permanent positions
- Consulting across cultural, legal, and strategic interfaces
FAQs about the recruiting process
What is the typical recruiting process at TH Bender?
The process comprises five phases: requirements analysis, market approach, pre-selection & evaluation, presentation & support, and onboarding & follow-up support.
What recruiting measures does TH Bender use?
The process comprises five phases: requirements analysis, market approach, pre-selection & evaluation, presentation & support, and onboarding & follow-up support.
What tasks does TH Bender perform in recruiting?
The process comprises five phases: requirements analysis, market approach, pre-selection & evaluation, presentation & support, and onboarding & follow-up support.
What distinguishes executive search from interim management?
The process comprises five phases: requirements analysis, market approach, pre-selection & evaluation, presentation & support, and onboarding & follow-up support.
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