Explain your challenge
Share where your hiring efforts are getting stuck, what you have tried and what this appointment needs to achieve.
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A critical hire.
An honest conversation.
Robin Van SantvoortFounder & CEO, Cabo Norte
Speak directly with Robin Van Santvoort, Founder & CEO, Cabo Norte, about the role, what makes the appointment difficult and whether executive search is the right approach.
Tell us who you are and what’s ahead. We’ll agree a suitable time for your discovery call.
The conversation
What’s standing in
the way of your next hire?
A senior role that remains unfilled. A shortlist that misses the mark. Uncertainty about the experience your business really needs. Start with the challenge you are facing.
For organisations considering a senior management appointment in critical infrastructure, this is a chance to explore the obstacles and how a dedicated search could fit your hiring strategy.
Ask the questions that matter
Discuss the role, the market and the decisions you need to make before committing to a search.
Prepare for a better search
Explore how to define the brief and align a search with your internal hiring process, so the next step is clear.
Your questions
About the
discovery call.
What information should I have ready?
If available, bring the reporting line, location, target start date and main responsibilities. Most useful are the two or three outcomes the appointment needs to deliver, and any recruitment steps already taken. For a sensitive hire, begin with the business context rather than names or confidential documents.
Do I need to have everything figured out?
No. You do not need a finished job description or a settled search brief. Use the conversation to clarify the challenge and identify what still needs to be decided.
How long does the discovery call take?
The call takes 30 minutes. We focus on your hiring challenge, your main questions and the most useful next step.
Is there any cost involved?
No. The discovery call is free. Any subsequent search is a separate engagement, with scope, fees and milestones agreed before work begins.
What if LinkedIn or our own network is enough?
It may be. The question is whether those routes are reaching people with the experience, motivation and availability your appointment requires. We can discuss where your existing approach is working and whether a focused search would add value.
What if I’m not ready to move forward?
Use the conversation to inform your planning. Come back when the timing is right for your business.
What happens if I want to move forward?
The next step is to clarify the assignment and agree the search scope, responsibilities, fees and milestones.
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