C-level headhunter for board and advisory positions in North America

Finding the right leaders for the US market is complex and crucial to success. As experienced headhunters for C-level positions, we help companies recruit top executives for strategic committees and advisory mandates. We focus on candidates who combine international expertise with a deep understanding of German SMEs.

Filling key positions in the US requires more than just experience; it requires strategic intuition. As headhunters for C-level positions, we support companies from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in finding the right people for advisory boards, supervisory boards, and Board Advisors Our focus is on candidates who not only understand the American business environment, but also speak the language of German SMEs.

Typical mandates involve market entry strategies, complex location decisions, assessment of addressable market potential, adaptation of financial models to US conditions (e.g., project-based costing, CAPEX/OPEX assessment), or support for buy-and-build strategies in the American SME sector. We support you in recruiting for mandates such as market entry strategies, complex location decisions, or the adaptation of financial models to US conditions. With our expertise in C-level recruiting, we ensure that your strategic committees are optimally staffed.

Our process for C-level recruiting

As experienced headhunters for C-level recruiting, we assist companies in filling advisory board, supervisory board, and strategic advisory roles. Our structured approach ensures that your search for board members and selection of top executives is efficient, discreet, and tailored to your needs. The selection process involves several steps:

1. Briefing & definition of objectives

As part of our Executive Board Search We work closely with the client to develop a precise search profile. In doing so, we record:

Strategic objectives of the mandate (e.g., organic growth, M&A, exit, joint ventures, transformation)
Required expertise (e.g., US sales, go-to-market, regulatory, financing, M&A)
Role in the committee (sparring partner, challenger, industry opener)
Intercultural requirements and reporting channels (DACH ↔ USA)
Time horizon, remuneration structure, and governance framework

Result: A well-founded, transatlantic search profile for your successful executive board search.

2. Discreet direct approach and network activation

As part of our search for board members, we are activating a network that has been built up over decades and includes:

Former CEOs and CFOs of US subsidiaries of German companies
Experts in market development, location selection, and operational scaling
Industry expert with experience in DACH-US structures and complex matrix organizations

All contacts are addressed personally, confidentially, discreetly, and precisely.

Result: Candidates with a proven track record and strategic fit for your successful executive search.

3. Presentation and selection process

As part of our C-level recruiting, we present our clients with qualified individuals who have:

Detailed profiles including committee history, project successes, and references
Indication of daily rates or fee models
Clear presentation of motivation and available time resources

Upon request, we moderate interviews or provide support in clarifying contracts and roles.

Result: A team that can communicate at C-level and convince both investors and headquarters.

4. Start of mandate and follow-up

As experienced C-level headhunters, we can assist with the introduction of the new consultant upon request, for example by:

goal definitions
Moderation of the first Advisory Board meeting
Sparring with management to integrate the consultant into the decision-making structure

Result: A consultant who not only thinks strategically, but also knows how to put his ideas into practice.

TH Bender & Partner: Your expert for transatlantic C-level recruiting

Recruiting for advisory boards, supervisory boards, and strategic advisory roles in the US market requires experience, a strong network, and a deep understanding of transatlantic business models. TH Bender & Partner is your specialized headhunter for C-level executives, ensuring that your projects are implemented efficiently, discreetly, and with the highest quality. Our structured process delivers individuals who think strategically and have an operational impact, thereby ensuring the sustainable success of your international expansion.

Take the next step now

Are you planning to enter the US market or would you like to strengthen your advisory board with top executives? Contact TH Bender & Partner for a non-binding initial consultation. and find out how we, as an experienced Headhunter for C-level recruiting Providing optimal support for your search for board members and the appointment of strategic committees.