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TRANSEARCH International Strengthens Its Presence in Poland with GP Executive

London, UK, 04 November 2026

TRANSEARCH International is pleased to announce that GP Executive has joined its global organisation as its member firm in Poland, led by Managing Partner Michał Gołębiowski. The addition marks a new chapter in TRANSEARCH’s established presence in the Polish market, strengthening its executive search and leadership consulting capabilities for clients in Poland and internationally.

GP Executive brings extensive experience advising organisations on senior leadership appointments, combining in-depth knowledge of the Polish market with a tailored approach to executive search. The firm’s expertise spans the legal, industrial and financial sectors, with a particular emphasis on understanding the strategic, organisational and leadership challenges facing its clients.

Michał Gołębiowski, Managing Partner, has considerable experience advising Boards, business owners and senior leadership teams on executive search, leadership appointments and senior lateral hiring. His work encompasses C-suite, Board and regional leadership mandates across professional services, life sciences, financial services and selected public and non-profit organisations.

He has particular expertise in complex and sensitive lateral hiring, having supported leading international professional services firms across multiple markets, as well as major Polish state-owned companies in senior leadership selection processes. His earlier career in law provides an additional perspective on governance, organisational dynamics and the complexities of senior leadership decisions.

Poland is an important and well-established business market in Central and Eastern Europe, with a mature executive search sector in which local knowledge, reputation and long-standing relationships remain essential. As organisations navigate increasingly complex international business environments, the ability to combine these local strengths with global reach, cross-border expertise and sophisticated leadership assessment methodologies is becoming increasingly valuable.

Celeste Whatley, CEO of TRANSEARCH International, commented:

“Poland is a very important market for TRANSEARCH, and I am delighted to welcome Michał and his team to our international organisation. Their experience, strong understanding of the Polish market, and commitment to delivering exceptional client service make them an excellent addition to TRANSEARCH. I am particularly impressed by their entrepreneurial approach and genuine enthusiasm for international collaboration. I am confident that together we can build on our presence in Poland, create new opportunities for our clients, both locally and internationally, and contribute to the continued growth of TRANSEARCH.”

The partnership provides GP Executive’s clients with access to TRANSEARCH International’s global network, specialist expertise and established leadership assessment methodologies. It also creates opportunities for greater collaboration on cross-border executive search assignments, supporting both Polish organisations expanding internationally and multinational companies operating in the region.

Michał Gołębiowski, Managing Partner, TRANSEARCH International Poland, added:

“We are genuinely excited to be joining TRANSEARCH International. From the very beginning, we have been impressed by the quality of the organisation, its global reach and the tools and methodologies available across the network. The support and collaboration we have already experienced from colleagues across different markets reflect the open, international culture that attracted us to TRANSEARCH. We see this as a fantastic opportunity to grow our business, work closely with colleagues around the world and, most importantly, bring even greater value to our clients. We look forward to contributing to the continued success of the organisation.”

The announcement also represents an important transition in TRANSEARCH International’s longstanding relationship with the Polish market. Beata Żytka, former Managing Partner of TRANSEARCH International Poland, reflected on the development:

“I bring this chapter of our collaboration to a close with a strong sense of satisfaction in what we have achieved, and with every confidence that the business will continue to develop successfully.”

With GP Executive joining the organisation, TRANSEARCH International looks forward to building on its established relationships in Poland, combining the firm’s local market knowledge and entrepreneurial approach with the collective expertise and resources of its international network.

For more information, please visit the TRANSEARCH International Partners website at www.transearch.com.

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About TRANSEARCH
TRANSEARCH is a leading retained executive search company with representation in all the major economic capitals of the world, with over 60 offices in about 40 countries. TRANSEARCH International was founded in 1982 and is today one of the largest growing global retained executive search organisations in the world.

The company’s core business is retained executive search and leadership consulting. Its global client base is extensive and represents some of the largest blue-chip organisations in the Financial Services, Technology, Consumer & Retail, Life Sciences, and Industrial & Resources sectors.

TRANSEARCH International is a United Kingdom registered company.