Mercuri Urval

About Us

MU is a leading global company in Executive Search and Leadership Advisory. Our basic belief is that having the right leaders performing the right tasks is the most decisive factor for an organisation’s success.

For nearly 60 years, we have been dedicated to helping organisations exceed their goals and drive sustainable growth. MU is recognized for effective recruitment, selection, and development of leaders. We also offer tailored leadership advisory services for each client’s unique context and needs.

The company was founded and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, but is active in over 60 countries. Thanks to our global network, we combine local expertise with international reach.

MU is different from other firms because we work with a unique and proprietary method. By using our research-validated MU Leader Selection Science®, we help our clients ensure long-term leadership success and inclusive workplaces. Our independent MU Research Institute develops and tests our methods with evidence-based research.

MU is consistently recognized as one of the top global firms in Executive Search and advisory and is a proud member of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants.

MU adheres to the highest standards of quality and ethical practices and is ISO 10667 certified, underscoring our commitment to fair, reliable, and objective leadership decisions.

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Our People

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Mercuri Urval serves more than 3000 clients in over 60 countries worldwide, cutting across all sectors and sizes. What is connecting them? They all seek improved results through people. Regardless of whether the client is large and global or small and local, Mercuri Urval´s combination of global reach, local presence and extensive experience makes us a strong partner.

Visit https://mercuriurval.com/global/contact/our-people/ to find a consultant close to you!

Who should be your new Executive?

These are the kind of decisions our consultants live for, and with our proven methods at hand, we are confident in making the right choice for you. Our experts will work discretely, systematically and diligently to exceed your expectations. Our experience in successfully delivering more than 2000 executive and top management search assignments a year mean we know how to get it right. So from your next CEO, to a key executive in your team, we will find the leaders that will take you into the future. We exist to make sure organisations always have the right people capabilities in place so they deliver the best possible results

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Solutions And Expertise

Since 1967, our mission has been to help leaders become more successful and deliver the best possible results for their organisation. The core of Mercuri Urval is still our advisory capacity and our unique competence in finding, selecting and developing the right professionals and executives that fulfill our clients’ needs.

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  • All Functions
  • Board/Governance
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  • CEO/President
  • Communications/PR
  • Construction
  • Customer Service
  • Data/Analytics
  • Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Invest. Mgmt./Banking
  • Investor Relations
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Medical/Clinical
  • Research & Develop.
  • Risk Management
  • Supply Chain

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News Briefings

Achieving True Diversity: The Power of Inclusion and Evidence-Based Recruitment Strategies

Mercuri Urval is a global executive search and talent advisory firm headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The firm was founded in 1967. Today, Mercuri Urval works with more than 3,000 clients – across all sectors – in over 70 countries every year. It is the only global executive search and leadership advisory firm based in the

Mercuri Urval Names Global Practice Head of the Public Sector

Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has named Christian Nyhlén as partner and global practice head of the public sector. “The public sector practice is a multifaceted environment with many different layers,” said Mr. Nyhlén. “Especially in a complex, volatile and rapidly changing world the demands on leadership will be higher and more challenging than ever.

Mercuri Urval Creates Advanced Air Mobility Competence Center

Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has launched its advanced air mobility competence center, which designed to address the leadership need in this emerging industry sector. Consultant Julia Reichel and partner Florian Erhorn have both specialized in electrification, aerospace and aviation industry for many years and are familiar with the opportunities and needs for this sector.

Mercuri Urval Appoints Global Practice Head for Newly Formed ESG Practice

Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has named Peter Torjussen as global practice head for its new ESG practice. “MU has a clear strategy that aims to constantly strengthen our position in the leadership segment, international business, and industry expertise,” the firm said. “Our plan is to grow all these areas with care and continue to

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Press Releases

MU Partners With AESC to Join its Global Membership of Leading Executive Search and Leadership Advisory Firms

We are pleased to announce that MU has been selected to join Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global professional association representing excellence in executive search and leadership advisory solutions. Our acceptance follows a rigorous vetting process, including reference checks, site visits, votes by AESC regional councils and commitment to AESC Code of Professional

Bell Oaks Partners with MU to Expand Executive Search Services Internationally

MU is pleased to announce a new cooperation with Bell Oaks Executive Search, a renowned Executive Search firm based in Atlanta. This strategic decision aims to enhance Bell Oaks’ global reach while strengthening MU’s Americas’ team industry sector and consulting expertise. Bell Oaks will now offer international search services for their clients, extending their capabilities

New Validation Study Re-Confirms MU’s High Success Rate in Leader Selection

MU Research Institute’s Validation Report 2025 reports the success rate of the Mercuri Urval Assessments for leader appointments, focusing on Executives and Managers across 19 countries, made between July 2022 and June 2023. The results are in line with previous studies and show a success rate above 90 percent. In this study 93 percent met

MU has received the Sweden’s Best Managed Companies Gold Award

MU has received the Sweden’s Best Managed Companies recognition for the fourth consecutive year, and is therefore a gold member. The recognition is sponsored by Deloitte in partnership with Swedbank. “We want to extend a special congratulations to our gold and platinum members who have received the award at least four and seven years in

Release of Review Update on Inclusion and Diversity Research from MU RI

The Mercuri Urval Research Institute (MU RI) has updated the literature review with research on Inclusion and Diversity within the context of working life, business, management, leadership, and recruitment, covering studies published from 2023-2024. The research in this field continued to grow during 2023-2024, whereas results have remained consistent with those from the preceding years1.

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Reports

Mercuri Urval’s 2026 Leadership Navigator report draws on data from more than 700 executives to explore what leadership organizations need to thrive in an era of rapid change and rising complexity. Click here for the full report.

Videos

MU Receives Sweden’s Best Managed Companies Recognition
Meet the New Partners at MU – MU Partner Event 2022
Challenging Conventional Executive Search – MU Leader Selection Science®

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