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Executive Search

Retained search with discretion.

The stakes are higher, the timelines are longer, and the relationships matter more. Placr is built for firms that understand this.

Why Placr

Built for searches that take months, not days

Executive search demands a different kind of platform. Not more features, the right ones.

100%

of candidate data encrypted at rest

Executive searches demand absolute confidentiality, and Placr delivers it by default. Named or blind submissions, granular access controls, and full audit trails on every action.

12 mo

average relationship timeline before a placement

Your CRM should track years of conversations, not just the current mandate. Placr maintains a living history of every touchpoint, meeting, and follow-up across the entire relationship.

3x

faster proposal turnaround

Structured intake forms generate search proposals your clients can approve in one click. No more rewriting the same brief in a Word doc for every new mandate.

94%

candidate portal completion rate

Senior candidates expect a premium experience, not a clunky login form from 2012. Magic links, mobile-first design, and a two-minute onboarding flow they’ll actually finish.

Confidential Search Management

Control exactly who sees what, at every stage. Blind submissions protect candidate identities until your client is ready, and access controls ensure only authorised stakeholders see sensitive information.

  • Toggle between blind and named submissions per candidate
  • Role-based access with full audit trail
  • Encrypted data at rest and in transit
Candidate Submission
Confidential
Alexandra V.Named
CFO, FTSE 250
Candidate BBlind
COO, Private Equity
Candidate CBlind
CEO, Technology
2 stakeholders with access

Relationship CRM

Executive search is a relationship business that spans years. Placr tracks every touchpoint, from initial coffee to closed placement, so you never lose context on a candidate or client.

  • Full interaction timeline with meeting notes and attachments
  • Automated follow-up reminders so relationships never go cold
  • Tag candidates by industry, function, and seniority for future mandates
Alexandra V.18 touchpoints
MeetingMar 2026

Discussed board-level opportunity. Open to confidential conversations.

Follow-upJan 2026

Sent market report on PE compensation trends.

NoteOct 2025

Coffee at AESC conference. Interested in non-exec roles mid-2026.

IntroductionJun 2025

Referred by James K. Background: 20yr PE, ex-McKinsey.

Reminder: Follow up in 2 weeks

Structured Intake & Proposals

Stop rewriting the same brief in a Word document for every mandate. Intake forms capture the full role specification in a structured format, then generate a polished proposal your client can approve in one click.

  • Guided intake with role spec, compensation range, and timeline
  • Auto-generated search proposals from intake data
  • Client approval workflow with digital sign-off
Search Intake FormComplete
Role
Chief Financial Officer
Private Equity Portfolio Company, London
Compensation
\u00A3280\u2013350K base
+ 40\u201360% bonus + LTIP
Timeline
12 weeks
Shortlist by week 4
Key Requirements
PE experienceIPO track recordFTSE listedFCA regulated
Proposal generated automatically
Client approved

Client Transparency Portal

Give your clients real-time visibility into search progress, on their terms. They see longlists, shortlists, and candidate profiles when you choose to share them. No login required.

  • Magic-link access, no accounts, no passwords
  • Live status updates on every candidate in the search
  • Structured feedback and shortlisting with one click
portal.yourfirm.com/search/cfo-mandate
CFO Search: Shortlist
4 candidates \u00B7 Updated 2 hours ago
On track
Alexandra V.
Interview scheduled
96%
Candidate B
Shortlisted
91%
Candidate C
Under review
88%
Candidate D
New submission
85%
Client feedback requested on 2 candidates

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