Mercuri Urval Expands Senior Staff
November 5, 2025 – 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 international executive search and leadership advisory business,” said Mr. Moore. “To further build on recent success MU appoints a new executive committee with the responsibility to further develop MU for clients and colleagues. The executive committee guides and supports MU team directors and practice heads globally in leading the continued development of MU. Congratulations to Andreas and Moa in taking on their new responsibilities to safeguard and develop MU.”
Ms. Wennlöf has been with Mercuri Urval since 2012, where she started working as a local consultant. As the chief client services officer at MU, she is responsible for overseeing the client services office, focusing on enhancing delivery effectiveness and ensuring compliance with MU standards. She leads the client services team to improve the quality and efficiency of service delivery, and shorten delivery timelines. Ms. Wennlöf plays a critical role in managing the project management office, learning & development, compliance & data protection, and the development of client service applications and digital services.
“I am honored to join the executive committee at Mercuri Urval as chief client services officer,” Ms. Wennlöf said. “My focus will be on enhancing our delivery effectiveness and ensuring that we provide exceptional client value. By leveraging our science-based methodologies and tailored services, we aim to improve quality and shorten timelines. I look forward to collaborating with my fellow executives to drive our strategic vision and support our talented team in delivering high-quality services to our clients worldwide.”
As the chief revenue officer at MU, Mr. Frische is responsible for leading all client and market related activities. He leads the firm’s team directors and global practice heads worldwide. Together with the EVP global talent acquisition and strategic alliances, Robin Karlstedt, Mr. Frische takes care to globally acquire new talents and strategic partnerships for MU. Prior to his present role, he worked as a consultant in Munich. Mr. Frische had P&L responsibility for teams in Hamburg and Munich and has developed the teams in Dresden and Berlin.
“It is an honor and a pleasure to get the responsibility and trust to grow the company I joined already 24 years ago,” said Mr. Frische. “Thanks to CEO Richard Moore and the MU board to appoint me for this challenging and important task. I am very much looking forward to a trustful, successful and enjoyable cooperation with our team directors, practice heads and all colleagues to implement and develop our strategy to grow MU. It is MU’s ultimate goal to serve our clients in the best possible way. Me and the team are enthusiastic and dedicated to fulfill this target.”
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Mercuri Urval is a global executive search and talent advisory firm. 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 Nordics.
Recent Addition
Marie Hélène Petit recently joined MU France as engagement manager. She brings seven years of experience as a consultant in a recruitment agency specializing in the insurance and banking industries, with a focus on the direct search of niche profiles possessing technical or quantitative expertise (such as actuarial, risk management, and data science) across various levels (senior, expert, and managerial). Ms. Hélène Petit has developed strong client and project management skills, ensuring a top-notch candidate experience.
“After dedicating seven years to a niche recruitment firm, supporting insurance professionals in shaping their career strategies, connecting them with the best opportunities, and guiding companies in their search for outstanding talent, I felt it was time for more,” Ms. Hélène Petit said. “Whenever I received a call from a client or candidate seeking advice, my priority was to ensure I could provide them with the very best to guarantee their success. MU shares these values and has given me the unique opportunity to explore other sectors, access the tools and expertise to strengthen both my recruitment and advisory services.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
