A project with a social impact

Why we think executive search is a real issue with societal impact

A genuine policy of diversity in management positions sets an example for the company as a whole
Future generations need inspiring role models who can be seen in the limelight.
We need to show our children that there are no characteristics that should prevent them from aiming for a particular career path or position in a company.
Diversity has a positive impact on performance!

Our findings after 15 years in the manager and C-level recruitment market

Blatant lack of profile diversity

o 12% women in management positions in the FrenchTech 120 / 20% in the CAC 40 (BCG 2022 figures)

o Only 2.4% of IT employees are over 55 (Insee 2024).

o 8 out of 10 candidates feel they have a characteristic that puts them at a disadvantage for potential recruitment (Baromètre de perception de l'égalité des chances en entreprise - MEDEF 2022)

Extreme need for confidentiality on both sides

Companies are discreet about strategic job openings

It's difficult to communicate on the departure of Comex members or managers without sending the wrong signals to the market or internally.
It's hard to warn teams of their manager's departure without already having an action plan to present.
It's hard to communicate about an ongoing strategic recruitment project without worrying key customers.

Talented researchers often wish to remain incognito

They are afraid of being less bankable for the market if their search posture is known (these profiles don't use the "open to work" badge on Linkedin, for example).
They are bound by confidentiality clauses with respect to their former company
They don't want to be over-solicited by headhunters and recruitment agencies.

Our solution: "incognito" matchmaking

Since 2022, About ü has been the first secure platform to confidentially connect executives looking for opportunities with companies offering rarely formal executive positions.

Our aim? Boost diversity, innovation and social progress by breaking through closed recruitment circles

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