Being approached by ALPHOM Executive Search means experiencing a process built on listening, discretion, and trust. From the very first conversations, my background, skills, and motivations were considered in their entirety, with genuine attention given to the fit between my personality, the role, and the organization’s culture.
In a dual recruitment process for both a Chair and a Chief Executive Officer, the complexity also lies in identifying complementary profiles capable of forming a leadership team that is operationally effective, strategically aligned, and coherent. ALPHOM guided this process with both rigor and humanity, supporting me through my appointment, onboarding, and beyond to ensure a lasting integration.
Candidates approached by ALPHOM can move forward with confidence, while organizations benefit from a committed partner focused on the success of their strategic appointments.
Séverine Favre, Chair
WOSTEP Foundation
ALPHOM Executive Search has successfully supported me on several occasions in recruiting executives in the industry. In addition to their professional skills, the ALPHOM team is careful to match a candidates’ personality to the culture of the company and facilitate their integration within their new professional environment. The recruitment process is transparent and candidate files are high-quality and comprehensive. My experiences with all the recruits to date have been very positive. I will definitely work with ALPHOM Executive Search again in the future.
René Ronchetti, CEO
Posalux SA
ALPHOM Executive Search has successfully hired several directors for us and our clients, always while respecting given timelines and providing highly relevant candidates that responded exactly to our needs. The effort they put into understanding our requirements and communicating with us at each step of the recruitment process made it a pleasure to work with them. Furthermore, their honesty, candor and professionalism make them valuable partners with whom we are delighted to continue our collaboration.
Thomas Bohn, Managing Director
Greater Geneva Bern Area (GGBa)
I first engaged with ALPHOM Executive Search during a recruitment process and was particularly impressed by their professionalism. Their approach is highly structured, while still allowing space for meaningful dialogue and genuine exchange.
What stands out is their commitment to ensuring the right match between the candidate, the role, and the organization. Rather than simply filling a position, ALPHOM focuses on long-term alignment, enabling both the candidate and the company to make informed decisions with confidence.
The insights and feedback I received throughout the process were also extremely valuable on a personal level, making the experience both rewarding and enriching.
Rebecca Dougoud, Managing Director
Chemins de fer du Jura (Jura Railways)
We worked with ALPHOM Executive Search to recruit the CEO and CFO of an industrial company in which we are shareholders. These recruitment efforts were not straightforward, and we experienced a few setbacks before turning to ALPHOM. Their attentiveness and highly tailored approach enabled us to meet several high-caliber candidates. Their guidance helped us recognize these candidates’ strengths beyond our own perceptions, and we are therefore very pleased with this collaboration.
Christian Dujardin, Director
Edify Investment Partner
ALPHOM Executive Search quickly became a strategic partner in supporting the growth of our intellectual property advisory practice. Their ability to identify and attract highly specialized talent - multilingual patent attorneys, technology law experts, and other rare profiles - has been instrumental in strengthening our capabilities.
What sets ALPHOM apart is the depth of their approach. Beyond technical expertise, they take the time to understand our culture, values, and long-term objectives, ensuring that every candidate is assessed not only for their qualifications, but also for their fit within our organization.
Through our collaboration with ALPHOM, we have successfully strengthened our IP team with highly skilled and committed professionals. Their professionalism, transparency, and rigorous approach make them a trusted partner in our continued growth.
Christophe Saam, CEO
P&TS SA
The great thing about ALPHOM Executive Search is their understanding of where we want to go and ability to hire key talents worldwide who completely match our culture. Instrumental in building an engaged and high-performing team, ALPHOM has also been a great help with onboarding candidates. Grateful for their precious support, I look forward to continuing this constructive collaboration in the future.
Paolo Zanetti, General Manager
E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems SA
The ALPHOM Executive Search team’s dynamic and professional approach fosters a relationship built on trust which ensures that everyone benefits. They clearly define each step and explain the context and implications. Their reports are relevant and practical. ALPHOM’s market expertise and ability to connect with clients are exceptional. I have always been very satisfied when working with them. They’re a high-quality partner and it is a pleasure to recommend their proficiency and experience.
Cédric Vantal, Managing Director of the Microtechnics Division
Sonceboz SA
ALPHOM Executive Search helped us with the launch of DECATHLON’s operations in South Asia. The ALPHOM team provided multiple candidates with our very specific criteria: business acumen, sports background, goal-oriented and open-minded. ALPHOM’s open and flexible approach made it possible to adapt their recruitment process to our unique needs and objectives. They set us up with a personalized recruitment strategy that includes HR events, sports-based team activities, formal and informal interviews, and a unique list of skills and personality traits to use when hiring future leaders and directors. The best recruitment firm I have worked with to date: I highly recommend ALPHOM Executive Search.
Eric Danion, Regional Director
Decathlon
ALPHOM Executive Search supported Sintetica through the recruitment of key strategic positions by focusing on our needs, our goals and our specific Swiss-Italian company culture. ALPHOM understood that as a high-growth pharmaceutical company that delivers injectable anesthetics and analgesics worldwide, our requirements for a candidate’s expertise, experience and attitude were very specific. Very professional, proactive and forthcoming, ALPHOM has been an efficient and reliable partner and I highly recommend working with them.
Oscar Pang, BU Managing Director
Sintetica SA
ALPHOM Executive Search is our preferred partner for strategic hires. The ALPHOM team has truly grasped the technical requirements needed in our market segment. They offer targeted, high-level candidate profiles that have made our most difficult and highly-technical recruitment campaigns successful, both locally and internationally. From niche recruitments to management positions, we regularly call on ALPHOM Executive Search.
Indranil Mitra, VP HR
Danieli
For several years, ALPHOM Executive Search has supported us with our international development by recruiting all our directors for our new markets (Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Japan, etc.). We originally needed talent from a fairly niche market. Building on the success of those recruitments, ALPHOM then took charge of all strategic recruitment in our established markets (USA, Canada, Europe). Their pertinent analysis of various markets and the variety and quality of the candidates they proposed were fantastic. Until ATG was sold to Yokohama, ALPHOM was our preferred partner based on their personalized service and understanding of our unique organization and culture.
Yogesh Mahansaria, Chairman
ATG - Yokohama
I was approached by ALPHOM Executive Search regarding a CFO opportunity and was particularly impressed by the quality of the interactions throughout the process. Their thoughtful approach helped me gain a deeper understanding of my own motivations while preparing me effectively for each stage of the recruitment journey.
What truly stood out was the support I received after joining the organization. Through regular follow-up and ongoing guidance, ALPHOM played an important role in helping me settle into my new position quickly and ensuring a successful transition.
Arnaud Courdier, Co-Managing Director
Les Artisans Boitiers SA & Quadrance et Habillage SA
I was approached by ALPHOM Executive Search at a time when I hadn’t planned to change jobs at all…in the end of course I did!
Given the fact that I was unsure if I wanted such a big change, I was very satisfied with the step-by-step approach rolled out by ALPHOM. The ALPHOM team isn’t just looking to fill a position, they’re determined to make sure you really fit into the culture of the company you’ll be joining. I really appreciated the entire recruitment process, including the fact that it was confidential until I made my final decision. A big plus: the ALPHOM team doesn’t forget you when the process over. They check in regularly when you are being onboarded to make sure you and your new employer continue to be happy with the decision. I highly recommend working with the ALPHOM team; a firm you can trust in the long term.
Sara Schneider-Hamaï, Director for Germany and Benelux
Greater Geneva Berne Area (GGBa)
The ALPHOM Executive Search team made it a priority to understand and align itself with our company in searching for management profiles by:
- Searching for candidates beyond geographic barriers,
- Providing detailed reports and in-depth candidate analyses,
- Supporting us throughout the process with regular check-ins and feedback from recruited managers and directors.
The ALPHOM Executive Search team skillfully built a trusting relationship by understanding our corporate culture and conveying it to the market in order to draw in the right people. They’re always in the right place at the right time—never overstepping but always available! Our company’s recruitment process was undeniably enhanced by our partnership with ALPHOM.
Nicole Aquilon, HR Director
IMA Automation Switzerland
My experience as a candidate sought out by ALPHOM Executive Search was very positive: I particularly appreciated their personal approach and follow-up throughout the recruitment process and even after I accepted the position. They are extremely professional and used tools effectively to create my profile and then write a personal development report after my hiring. All this contributed to my overall feeling of ongoing support from their team.
Daniele Bonomini, Director for Operational Excellence
IMA Automation Switzerland
ALPHOM Executive Search was a valuable partner in filling a position for Managing Director for South Asia. Our ideal candidate would manage this region by reducing its financial dependence on Europe. The position required a wide range of skills: managerial, financial, medical, humanitarian, and accumulated experience with international childcare organizations. The ALPHOM team’s proactive approach allowed us to access a pool of candidates that not only met all our requirements but exceeded our expectations. The candidates were all perfectly qualified so we relied on their personalities to make our final decision. We hesitated for a long time between 2 finalists and were able to confidently offer the position to one candidate based on ALPHOM’s additional personality assessment. The support they have provided since the recruitment has also been very helpful. I highly recommend ALPHOM Executive Search’s high-quality, tailor-made recruitment process.
Deirdre Keogh, Program Director
GOAL Global
I met with ALPHOM Executive Search when they were recruiting for a position I was interested in. I was continually impressed by how approachable they were. All our exchanges were professional and I felt they listened without bias or judgment in order to better understand my personality and background. Our relationship was built on trust which led to open and honest discussions. Throughout the recruitment process and after each interview, the ALPHOM team kept me informed of my application’s progress. They helped me debrief each stage of the process and compare my vision with the hiring company’s goals. This really guided me through getting to know my future employer better in order to make a choice that would most benefit everyone.
ALPHOM is a firm that knows how to maximize their knowledge of recruiters and candidates without abandoning their deep respect for the people they’re working with.
Romuald de Sereys, CFO
Usines Métallurgiques de Vallorbe SA
Working with ALPHOM Executive Search was far more than a recruitment process—it was a truly rewarding experience. What made the difference for me was their thoughtful approach and highly personalized support. At every stage of the process, they took the time to discuss my positioning, deepen their understanding of my aspirations, and answer my questions with care.
I am sincerely grateful to ALPHOM for providing a recruitment experience that led to a meaningful career opportunity, built on trust, respect and genuine care.
Céline Morandi, Director of Human Resources
Mikron Switzerland AG