Talentor Expands in Budapest
October 8, 2024 – Executive search consortium Talentor International has expanded with the addition of Meijer and Co. in Budapest, Hungary as its newest member firm. “It truly feels like a family, very connected,” said Thijmen Meijer, founder and CEO of Meijer and Co. “My firm, Meijer and Co. is relatively small, and being part of such a global organization gives us numerous benefits. When Hana Hadzic from Talentor International called me, it immediately felt like this was the kind of family I wanted to be a part of.”
“Being part of an international network like Talentor offers enhanced purchasing power, access to larger tenders, and invaluable knowledge sharing,” Mr. Meijer said. “This collective intelligence fosters innovation, provides insights into global best practices, and helps us navigate diverse markets effectively. By leveraging the network’s shared expertise, we continuously improve our services, stay ahead of industry trends, and deliver exceptional value to our clients.”
“In recent years, Hungary has emerged as a dynamic hub for businesses and professionals with a growing focus on sustainability that is reshaping Hungary’s industrial landscape,” Talentor said. “Local companies are increasingly adopting green practices, from renewable energy initiatives to eco-friendly manufacturing processes. And that’s precisely where our new partners from Meijer and Co. can provide their HR and recruiting services.”
“In this industry, we are not selling car tires, but actually dealing with people who have their own opinions and quirks,” Mr. Meijer said. “No shows on an interview, changing expectations, nervous during an interview… This is what makes this job so dynamic and wonderful.”
“We specialize in ESG and sustainability, basically supporting traditional companies in becoming more sustainable through the ESG framework,” said Mr. Meijer. “Furthermore, holistically supporting sustainable companies (renewables, e.g.) with their general talent acquisition. In Central and Eastern Europe, we are the only ones and with Talentor we are aiming to support all its partners with our expertise.”
Budapest is a significant economic hub, classified as an Alpha-world city in a study by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network and it is the second fastest developing urban economy in Europe. The city is a major center for banking and finance, real estate, retailing, trade, transportation, tourism, new media as well as traditional media, advertising, legal services, accountancy, insurance, fashion and the arts in Hungary and regionally.
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Founded in 2003, Talentor’s client base spans a range of sectors including digital, IT, medtech, fintech, financial services, and consumer goods. The organization focuses on executive search on an international level, leveraging the local know-how of its partners.
Growth in India
Earlier this year, Talentor expanded with the addition of Accrete Executive Search in India. “We are very pleased to consolidate our presence in India,” Talentor International said. “Jay (GC Jayaprakash) is the founder director of Accrete Executive Search, the company that joins Talentor to cover the Indian market complementing and joining forces with our other partners from Anakin Management Consultants.” Accrete Executive Search is a boutique retained executive search firm specializing in CXO, niche / mission-critical roles and gender diversity roles across functions & levels spanning technology, industrial, consumer and pharma & life science segments. The firm was founded by senior leaders from a leading multinational HR conglomerate with a combined experience of over 100 years in appointing leaders in these segments.
Talentor International Adds New Member Firm in Australia
Talentor International recently expanded its presence in Australia with the addition of Carrington Associates. Led by managing partner Sachin Khisti, Carrington Associates recruits senior leaders for technology, operations, and senior executives roles. The firm’s clients are large commercial businesses that are mostly in the branches of IT services, telecommunication, manufacturing, and financial services. Carrington Associates offers a six-month guarantee period for senior placements. When discussing why Mr. Khisti decided to join the Talentor network he said: “I want to develop and grow my recruitment, especially in the field of senior executive search, and the Talentor network was recommended to me by a partner from India.”
Mr. Jayaprakash has three decades of consulting, executive search and selection experience. During his career he has founded three search and selection firms and specializes in leadership advisory & appointing key leaders for MNCs and Indian Corporates across functions and industry practices. Prior to co-founding ACCRETE Executive Search, he was a start-up leader for Stanton Chase India franchisee operations. He started the technology practice at Stanton Chase and was the APAC technology practice leader.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media