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.
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.
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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
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.
(Feb. 2, 2022) Mercuri Urval Group is pleased to announce that Suhail Kazmi has joined the India/ APAC team as Director and Team Leader Executive Search India and Sector Lead for MU Global Financial Markets APAC. Suhail brings more than seven years of Executive Search experience and overall, three decades of corporate experience across Leadership
(Jan. 18, 2022) We are pleased to share that Wout Van Impe has been named Team Director for our office in Brussels. Mercuri Urval has a clear strategy that aims to constantly strengthen our position in the leadership segment and in international business. Our plan is to grow with care and continue to strengthen our
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Earlier this year Mercuri Urval reached a new stage in their history as the company appointed their first 30 shareholding Partners. 18 further new Partners have now been announced by the company. The 18 newly appointed equity Partners represent eight nationalities from Mercuri Urval’s global organization. The appointments took place on December 18th 2018 at
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, March 9, 2018 – The Swiss economy newspaper “Handelszeitung” has published a list of Executive Search companies based on answers given by over 3400 HR managers, external HR Consultancies and candidates – “The best HR Consultancies special presented by Handelszeitung” on March 1st 2018. We are proud to say that Mercuri Urval in Switzerland is
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, November 24, 2017 – Mercuri Urval is now officially the largest Executive Search firm operating in Finland. Thank you to all our clients, candidates and colleagues in Finland. Extraordinary results is all about people! Suorahakuyritykset Suomessa presents a comprehensive table of direct search companies on their website. Duunitori.fi, one of the largest recruitment portals in Finland, have collected
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