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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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News Briefings

Mercuri Urval Appoints Global Practice Head of Financial Services Practice

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

Mercuri Urval Launches Board and CEO Practice

Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has launched a new board and CEO practice. “MU board and CEO practice is our response to the increasing demand for our services in the realm of board and CEO recruitment and advice,” said Christian Schaffenberger and Mieke Weijenberg, global board and CEO practice leads and partners at MU. “MU provides a reliable alternative

Mercuri Urval Acquires Delta Management Consultants

Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has acquired German executive search firm Delta Management Consultants GmbH. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We are pleased to be acquiring such a longstanding firm with such exceptional colleagues,” said Richard Moore, CEO. “Together we will create even further value for both our clients. Today clients need effective,

Mercuri Urval Expands in the U.S.

Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of Belinda Burson as vice president of the professional services practice for the Americas. She will be based in Houston, TX. “We are pleased and excited to welcome Belinda into our MU team,” said Darcie Murray, SVP and head of the Americas for

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Press Releases

MU announces the appointment of a Non-Executive Director of the Group Board

MU are pleased to announce that Cecilia Strand, Finance Director Nordic at KONE, was named as Non-Executive Director to the MU Group Board at the Annual General Meeting on June 11, 2025. She will join the current board members Mieke Weijenberg, Richard Moore, chairman Roger Hagafors, Erik Rosen and Cecilia Beer. Cecilia Strand, based in

MU appoints five new Partners

On September 4th, MU were delighted to appoint five new Partners in our Global organisation. The new Partners is made up of a diverse group of experts, representing three nationalities. The company now has 74 Partners working in client-centric practices internationally. MU is a global Leadership Acquisition and Advisory firm. Our experts provide science-based, precisely tailored,

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

MU has been recognised as one of Sweden’s Best Managed Companies for the 3rd consecutive year

Best Managed Companies is a quality award given to private Swedish companies based on criteria that assess strategic direction, operational capacity, corporate culture, and financial development. The program was founded by Deloitte in Canada in 1993 and has since been established in over 20 countries worldwide. Sweden’s Best Managed Companies was launched in 2018 by

MU is soaring to new altitudes with the launch of its Advanced Air Mobility Competence Centre

MU is delighted to announce the launch of the Advanced Air Mobility Competence Centre, addressing a critical leadership need in this emerging industry sector. Julia Reichel, Consultant MU, and Florian Erhorn, Partner MU, have both specialised in electrification, aerospace and aviation industry for many years and are well familiar with the opportunities and needs to

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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.

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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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