Our Approach | Anthiam Executive Search
The Anthiam Methodology

Precision Over Volume.
Insight Over Intuition.

Executive search is not a transaction; it is a rigorous risk-mitigation framework. We replace the “post and pray” model with a data-driven architecture designed to predict success.

Phase 01

The Strategic Mandate

Most searches fail before they begin due to misalignment. We do not start with a job description; we start with a business problem.

Our Deep Needs Analysis goes beyond skills to map your strategic goals, cultural DNA, and the specific leadership competencies required to drive your next phase of growth.

“We don’t just ask ‘who do you want?’ We ask ‘what must this person achieve in 12 months for this investment to be a success?'”

The Deliverables

  • Position Specification A comprehensive document detailing role impact, key performance indicators (KPIs), and success metrics.
  • Competency Framework Defining the specific behavioral traits (e.g., “Change Management,” “Strategic Agility”) required for the role.
  • Search Strategy Map Target list of companies, industries, and geographies where this talent resides.
93%
Passive Market
7%
Active Seekers

The “Hidden Job Market”

The best leaders are already employed and succeeding. They are not checking job boards. We use proprietary intelligence to identify and engage them directly.

Phase 02

Market Intelligence & Sourcing

We don’t wait for applications. We hunt. Our research team maps the entire talent landscape, identifying every viable candidate within your target parameters.

This is a proactive, outbound campaign. We act as your brand ambassadors, crafting a compelling narrative to engage high-performing leaders who weren’t looking for a move but will listen to the right opportunity.

Phase 03

Rigorous Assessment

A resume tells you what someone has done. It doesn’t tell you how they did it, or if they can do it again in your environment.

We employ a multi-dimensional assessment framework to de-risk your decision. We move beyond “gut feel” to evidence-based evaluation.

Competency-Based Interviewing

Structured interviews probing for specific behavioral examples of past performance (e.g., “Tell me about a time you managed a crisis…”).

Psychometric Profiling

Using validated tools to assess leadership style, emotional intelligence (EQ), and cognitive agility.

360° Back-Channel Referencing

We don’t just call the references they give us. We tap our network to speak with former peers, direct reports, and managers to get the unvarnished truth.

Phase 04 & 05

Closing & Integration

Our job isn’t done when the offer is signed. We ensure the investment pays off.

The Art of the Close

We act as a neutral intermediary to navigate the complex emotional and financial aspects of the negotiation. We manage expectations, address counter-offers from their current employer, and structure equity/LTI packages that align interests.

  • Compensation Benchmarking
  • Equity & LTI Structuring
  • Relocation Management

Integration Advisory

40% of executives fail in the first 18 months. We protect against this statistic. We provide structured “First 90 Days” support to help the new leader navigate internal politics, build quick wins, and align with your culture.

  • Onboarding Roadmap
  • Stakeholder Mapping
  • Early Feedback Loops