Executive Search & Talent Management Service
Find the Right Leaders. Develop Your Talent. Build Winning Teams.
The quality of your people determines the quality of your business. In Nigeria’s competitive talent market, finding exceptional executives and developing your internal talent pipeline is one of the most significant challenges organisations face. With only 11.8% of workers employed in the formal sector, competition for proven senior talent is fierce, and the cost of a wrong hire at the executive level can be catastrophic. At Qeeva Advisory, we provide executive search and talent management services that help you identify, attract, develop, and retain the leaders your business needs to thrive.
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Why Nigerian Organisations Need Executive Search & Talent Management
Talent is the single most important driver of business success, yet many Nigerian organisations struggle to attract and retain the right people. Here are the most critical challenges we help you address.
Scarcity of Proven Executive Talent – Nigeria’s formal workforce represents just 11.8% of employed citizens. For every senior executive role, there are a limited number of candidates with the right combination of experience, skills, and cultural fit. The competition for proven leaders is intense, and organisations cannot rely on traditional job postings to attract them.
The Cost of Bad Executive Hires – The cost of a wrong executive hire extends far beyond recruitment fees. A poor leadership appointment can damage team morale, disrupt strategy execution, erode stakeholder confidence, and cost millions in lost opportunities. Getting it right the first time is essential.
Passive Candidate Engagement – The best executives are typically not actively looking for new roles. They are gainfully employed and performing well. Engaging them requires a compelling proposition and a trusted approach that respects their time and confidentiality.
Succession Planning Gaps – Many organisations lack a robust leadership pipeline, creating gaps when key leaders depart. Without effective succession planning and talent development, critical roles remain unfilled, and institutional knowledge is lost.
Talent Retention Challenges – The “Japa” phenomenon has created a leadership vacuum in many organisations. Experienced leaders who would have mentored the next generation have left. Without effective retention strategies, organisations lose their best people to competitors and international opportunities.
Cultural Fit and Values Alignment – Technical competence is necessary but not sufficient for executive success. Leaders must align with your organisation’s values, culture, and strategic direction. Assessing cultural fit requires deep understanding of both the candidate and your organisation.
Underdeveloped Internal Talent Pipelines – Many organisations fail to develop their internal talent, relying instead on external hires for senior roles. This is expensive, risky, and demoralising for existing employees who see limited advancement opportunities.
Performance Management Weaknesses – Without effective performance management, organisations cannot identify high potentials, address underperformance, or align individual effort with strategic goals.
The Solution: Strategic Executive Search & Talent Management
We help you find and develop the leaders your business needs to grow. Our approach combines deep market knowledge, extensive networks, rigorous assessment methodologies, and a commitment to long-term talent development.
At Qeeva Advisory, we understand that talent management is not just about filling vacancies—it is about building leadership capacity that drives business success. We take a strategic approach to every engagement, understanding your business, culture, and goals before identifying and engaging the best candidates or developing your internal talent.
Our team brings together deep expertise in executive search, human capital advisory, and performance management. We help you search for the best human capital that aligns with your growth plans. Whether you need a CEO, board director, C-suite executive, senior functional leader, or a comprehensive talent management programme, we provide the expertise and commitment to help you succeed.
Our Comprehensive Executive Search & Talent Management Services
We offer end-to-end executive search and talent management services tailored to the Nigerian business environment.
Executive Search and Selection
We help you identify and attract exceptional executive talent.
Role Definition and Success Profiling – We work with you to define the role, responsibilities, and success criteria for the executive position. We develop a candidate profile that articulates the technical competencies, leadership capabilities, and cultural attributes required for success.
Market Mapping – We conduct comprehensive market mapping to identify potential candidates across industries, geographies, and functional areas. We leverage our networks and research capabilities to build a complete picture of the available talent.
Candidate Identification and Engagement – We identify and engage candidates through our extensive networks, industry relationships, and targeted research. We approach passive candidates discreetly and compellingly, presenting the opportunity in a way that generates interest and respect.
Rigorous Assessment – We assess candidates through structured interviews, competency-based questioning, psychometric assessment, and reference checking. We evaluate technical competence, leadership capability, cultural fit, and motivation.
Shortlist Presentation – We present a shortlist of the most qualified candidates, along with detailed assessment reports and recommendations. We help you evaluate each candidate’s strengths, development areas, and fit with your organisation.
Interview Coordination – We coordinate the interview process, including scheduling, preparation, and feedback. We help you design interview processes that reveal candidate capabilities and fit.
Offer Negotiation and Closing – We support offer negotiation, helping you structure competitive packages that attract top talent while managing budget considerations. We manage the closing process to ensure successful acceptance.
Onboarding Support – We help ensure successful onboarding by supporting the executive’s integration into your organisation. We provide onboarding resources, check-ins, and support during the critical first 90 days.
C-Suite and Board Search
We specialise in recruiting at the highest levels of leadership.
CEO and Managing Director Search – We help boards and organisations identify and recruit exceptional CEOs and Managing Directors. These searches require deep market knowledge, board-level communication, and rigorous assessment of leadership capability and strategic fit.
C-Suite Executive Search – We recruit Chief Financial Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Technology Officers, Chief Marketing Officers, and other C-suite executives. We understand the technical and leadership requirements of each functional role.
Board Director Recruitment – We help boards identify and recruit non-executive directors, independent directors, and board chairs. We assess governance capability, independence, and contribution potential.
Family Business Leadership – We help family businesses recruit external executives who can complement family leadership and drive professionalisation. We understand the unique dynamics of family enterprises.
Functional Executive Search
We recruit senior leaders across all business functions.
Finance and Accounting – We recruit CFOs, Finance Directors, Financial Controllers, and senior finance professionals.
Operations and Supply Chain – We recruit COOs, Operations Directors, Supply Chain Directors, and senior operations leaders.
Technology and Digital – We recruit CTOs, CIOs, CDOs, and senior technology leaders who can drive digital transformation.
Human Resources – We recruit CHROs, HR Directors, and senior HR leaders who can build high-performance cultures.
Sales and Marketing – We recruit CMOs, Sales Directors, Marketing Directors, and senior commercial leaders who can drive revenue growth.
Legal and Compliance – We recruit General Counsel, Company Secretaries, and senior legal and compliance professionals.
Talent Management and Development
We help you develop your internal talent pipeline.
Talent Assessment and Auditing – We assess your current talent pool, identifying strengths, gaps, and high-potential employees. We provide a clear picture of your talent landscape.
Succession Planning – We help you identify critical roles, assess readiness, and build individual development plans to strengthen your leadership pipeline. Weak or absent succession systems remain a snap in the longevity of a business, especially in Nigeria.
High-Potential Development – We design development programmes for high-potential employees, preparing them for future leadership roles.
Leadership Development Programmes – We design programmes for emerging leaders, mid-level managers, and senior executives to build the capabilities needed at each level.
Career Pathing and Progression – We develop clear career pathways and progression processes that retain ambitious employees.
Mentorship and Coaching – We help you build mentorship programmes that connect experience and continuity. Through mentoring, you multiply leadership capacity and ensure long-term continuity.
Talent Pipeline Development – We help you build a bench of qualified internal candidates for critical roles.
Performance Management Systems
We help you build systems that drive accountability and results.
Performance Management Architecture – We design comprehensive performance management systems that integrate strategic, operational, and individual performance levels.
KPI and OKR Frameworks – We define outcome-based KPIs and OKRs that align individual effort with organisational goals.
Performance Evaluation Processes – We design fair, transparent appraisal processes that drive development and accountability.
Performance Improvement Plans – We design structured improvement plans for underperforming employees, including clear targets, support, and timelines.
Performance Dashboards – We design executive dashboards for real-time visibility into performance, enabling proactive decision-making.
Compensation and Rewards Advisory
We help you design compensation packages that attract and retain talent.
Salary Benchmarking – We benchmark salaries and compensation packages against market data, ensuring your pay is competitive.
Incentive and Bonus Design – We design incentive schemes tied to individual and company performance.
Total Rewards Strategy – We help you design total rewards systems that go beyond salary to include benefits, perks, recognition, and development opportunities.
Executive Compensation Design – We design executive compensation packages that align leadership rewards with long-term performance and shareholder interests.
Salary and Job Grading Review – We help you analyze job obligations, duties, remuneration and requirements, and appraise the value of these jobs to ensure fair and equitable grading.
Organisational Design and Effectiveness
We help you build organisations that enable performance.
Organisational Structure Design – We design structures that clarify decision rights, streamline reporting lines, and reduce friction.
Role Clarity and RACI Frameworks – We establish clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability frameworks to reduce confusion and improve execution.
Job Descriptions and Competency Frameworks – We create competency-based job descriptions and frameworks that support recruitment, development, and performance management.
Team Effectiveness – We help teams improve communication, collaboration, and performance.
Culture and Engagement
We help you build cultures where people thrive.
Culture Assessment – We assess your organisational culture, values, and behaviours to identify strengths and improvement areas.
Employee Engagement – We design engagement strategies that build commitment, motivation, and loyalty. Engaged teams bring energy, creativity, and commitment to their roles.
Employer Branding – We help you articulate and communicate your Employer Value Proposition to attract and retain talent.
Retention Strategies – We help you develop retention strategies that address the drivers of turnover and keep your best people.
HR Advisory and Compliance
We help you build effective HR functions.
HR Policy Development – We develop policies that ensure compliance, consistency, and fairness.
HR Compliance – We help you comply with Nigerian labour laws, pension regulations, and other statutory requirements.
HR Technology Advisory – We help you select and implement HR systems that support efficient and effective HR operations.
HR Metrics and Analytics – We help you establish HR metrics that track workforce performance and inform decision-making.
Executive Assessment Framework
We use a rigorous assessment framework to evaluate executive and high-potential candidates.
Technical Competence – We assess functional expertise, industry knowledge, and track record of results.
Leadership Capability – We evaluate strategic thinking, team leadership, decision-making, and change management capabilities.
Emotional Intelligence – We assess self-awareness, relationship management, empathy, and emotional regulation.
Cultural Fit – We evaluate alignment with your organisation’s values, culture, and ways of working.
Motivation and Engagement – We understand what drives the candidate, what they seek in their next role, and how the opportunity aligns with their career aspirations.
Potential for Growth – We assess learning agility, adaptability, and potential for future development.
Risk Factors – We identify potential risk factors, including red flags in their track record, reference feedback, or assessment results.
Industries We Serve
We provide executive search and talent management services across multiple sectors in Nigeria.
Financial Services – We recruit executives for banks, insurance companies, fintech firms, and investment organisations.
Technology and Digital – We recruit technology leaders for tech companies, digital businesses, and corporate technology functions.
Manufacturing – We recruit executives for manufacturers, including operations, finance, and general management roles.
Oil and Gas – We recruit executives for energy sector organisations, including technical, operational, and commercial leadership roles.
Professional Services – We recruit partners and executives for law firms, consultancies, accounting firms, and other professional service organisations.
Healthcare – We recruit executives for hospitals, healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical companies.
Retail and Consumer Goods – We recruit commercial and operational leaders for retail and FMCG organisations.
Real Estate and Construction – We recruit executives for developers, construction companies, and real estate firms.
Non-Profit and NGOs – We recruit executives for mission-driven organisations.
Public Sector – We recruit executives for government agencies and public institutions.
Our Engagement Process
We follow a structured, collaborative process to deliver successful executive search and talent management outcomes.
Phase 1: Discovery and Role Definition – We understand your organisation, culture, strategy, and talent needs. We define success profiles, candidate specifications, or talent development objectives.
Phase 2: Market Mapping and Candidate Identification – For executive search, we map the market and identify potential candidates. For talent management, we assess your current talent pool and identify development needs.
Phase 3: Assessment and Evaluation – We conduct rigorous assessment of candidates or internal talent, evaluating competence, leadership, fit, and potential.
Phase 4: Shortlist and Selection – We present a shortlist of qualified candidates and support the interview and selection process. For talent management, we present development plans and recommendations.
Phase 5: Offer and Onboarding – We support offer negotiation, manage the closing process, and provide onboarding support to ensure successful integration.
Phase 6: Development and Follow-Up – For talent management, we support development plan implementation and provide follow-up. For executive search, we provide post-placement support during the first 90 days and beyond.
Why Choose Qeeva Advisory for Executive Search & Talent Management
Deep Market Knowledge – We understand Nigeria’s executive talent market, including where talent resides, what they seek, and how to engage them effectively.
Extensive Networks – We have extensive networks across industries and functions, enabling us to identify and engage executives who may not be visible through traditional channels.
Rigorous Assessment – We use structured, competency-based assessment methodologies that evaluate technical competence, leadership capability, cultural fit, and potential.
Human Capital Expertise – Our team brings deep expertise in human capital advisory, performance management, and organisational development. We help you search for the best human capital that aligns with your growth plans.
Comprehensive Talent Solutions – We provide end-to-end talent solutions, from executive search to talent development to performance management to compensation advisory.
Discretion and Confidentiality – We handle executive searches and talent assessments with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.
Practical and Actionable – We provide practical solutions tailored to your business size, industry, and specific challenges.
End-to-End Support – We provide comprehensive services from assessment to implementation to ongoing support.
Long-Term Partnership – We build lasting relationships, providing ongoing support as your talent needs evolve.
Confidentiality and Integrity – We treat your business and candidate information with the highest level of confidentiality.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is executive search and talent management?
Executive search is the specialised process of identifying, assessing, and securing senior leaders for an organisation. Talent management is the broader process of attracting, developing, and retaining talent across the organisation. We provide both as integrated services.
2. Why do I need an executive search firm?
Executive search firms bring deep market knowledge, extensive networks, and rigorous assessment capabilities that are difficult to replicate internally. We can identify and engage candidates who are not actively looking, assess them rigorously, and manage the process confidentially.
3. How long does an executive search take?
A typical executive search takes 8-12 weeks from engagement to placement, depending on the seniority of the role, market conditions, and candidate availability. Complex or confidential searches may take longer.
4. What is your assessment methodology?
We use a structured assessment framework that evaluates technical competence, leadership capability, emotional intelligence, cultural fit, motivation, and potential. We use competency-based interviews, psychometric assessment, and reference checking.
5. How do you ensure cultural fit?
We invest significant time understanding your organisation’s culture, values, and ways of working. We then assess candidates against these criteria, using behavioural interviewing and reference checks to evaluate fit.
6. What is succession planning?
Succession planning is the strategic process of identifying, developing, and preparing internal candidates to fill key leadership roles when they become vacant. Succession planning can require 5-7 years of preparation for any specific role.
7. How do you help with talent retention?
We help you develop retention strategies that address the drivers of turnover, including career development, competitive compensation, positive culture, and meaningful work.
8. Do you provide training and development?
Yes. We provide leadership development programmes, mentorship programmes, and financial and management training. We help you build internal capability for sustained success.
9. Do you serve businesses outside Lagos?
Yes. While our head office is in Ikeja, Lagos, we serve businesses across Nigeria. Our executive search and talent management services are available to clients regardless of location.
10. How do I get started?
Contact us to schedule your free consultation. We’ll discuss your executive search and talent management needs, assess your situation, and provide recommendations for how we can help.
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Find the right leaders, develop your talent, and build winning teams. Let us build a partnership that helps you secure and develop the talent your business needs.
Schedule Your Free Consultation to discuss your executive search and talent management needs and explore how we can help.
Phone: +234 802 320 0801, +234 807 576 5799
Email: info@qeeva.com
Address: 5, Ishola Bello Close, Off Iyalla Street, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM WAT
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