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

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News Briefings

Mercuri Urval Appoints New Leader

Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has recently appointed Lene Juul Pedersen as group director. Ms. Pedersen is the firm’s global head of compliance and data protection, where she leads compliance strategy and ensures high standards in data protection and operational excellence across the firm’s global executive search and talent advisory services. “I’m very proud and

Mercuri Urval Appoints Leader of Construction Practice

Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has named Ulf Hillstedt as global practice lead for the construction practice. “Ulf has been working with clients from the construction industry for so many years, that he is the obvious choice to coordinate our activities in this industry globally,” said Andreas Frische, CRO at MU. “We know his passion

Mercuri Urval Partners with Bell Oaks Executive Search

Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has formed an alliance with Atlanta-based Bell Oaks Executive Search. “Cooperating with a highly reputable, and well established executive search firm such as Bell Oaks, represents a significant milestone for our organization, both internationally and within the U.S.,” said Darcie Murray, head of Americas, MU. “This will not only

Mercuri Urval Expands Senior Staff

Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has created a new executive committee with the additions of Moa Wennlöf as chief client services officer and Andreas Frische as chief revenue officer. They join the existing CFO Tomas Hedstrom and CEO Richard Moore. “In the past five years MU has successfully strengthened its business as a leading

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Press Releases

MU Recognised Among Switzerland’s Leading Executive Search firms for the 8th Consecutive Year

Zürich, Switzerland, 2026 – April  Mercuri Urval (MU) has once again been recognised as one of the top Executive Search companies in Switzerland, marking the eighth consecutive year the company has received this prestigious distinction with the highest rating. The award is based on the independent study “The Best Recruitment Companies and Career Portals in Switzerland

MU is named one of Germany’s top 40 recruitment consultancies of 2026 by Handelsblatt

The Handelsblatt Research Institute has once again identified Germany’s top recruitment consultancies, and MU is keeping its place on the top 40 list for yet another year. The ranking is based on an extensive study conducted by the Handelsblatt Research Institute together with The IQ Company. 311 companies were evaluated, and around 20,900 employee reviews

MU named “Executive Search Company of the Year”

MU Sweden has been awarded “Executive Search Company of the Year” at this year’s Recruitment Awards, an award recognising outstanding achievements within the recruitment and advisory industry. As Sweden’s oldest and leading firm in Executive Search and Leadership Advisory, MU remains committed—across all markets—to building inclusive organisations and enabling long-term success for its clients. Through its

MU announces appointment of new Global Practice Lead for the Construction Practice

We are happy to announce that Ulf Hillstedt has been appointed Global Practice Lead for our Construction Practice. Ulf has been working with clients from the construction Industry for so many years, that he is the obvious choice to coordinate our activities in this industry globally. We know his passion for the Construction Industry, and

MU announces appointment of new Group Director

We are happy to announce that Julia Larsen-Disney in MU China has been appointed as Group Director. Julia is a seasoned international executive search and leadership advisory leader, based in Shanghai, where she serves as Group & Team Director and Director of MU China at Mercuri Urval, partnering with global clients across automotive, e-mobility, and advanced technology. With more