CNPG Conseil

What CNPG Conseil does

CNPG Conseil RH is a Paris-based, privately held human resources consulting firm founded in 1962 that delivers a full spectrum of HR services to French enterprises and individual professionals. The offering spans executive search, recruitment, competency assessment, career and outplacement services, coaching, HR function outsourcing, GPEC workforce planning, social climate improvement, and accredited Bilan de Compétences eligible for French CPF funding. The firm operates through a multi-brand group structure including Intelstrat (strategy consulting), Performances & Best Practices (coaching), Ecoute Assist (social climate), Administror (board-level executive search), IIRG (graphological research), CNPG-AFRICA (francophone Africa coverage), and CNPG Formation (training). Approximately 20 collaborators, including 10 specialized consultants, serve a cumulative client base of roughly 7,000 companies across transport, hospitality, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, banking, retail, luxury, technology, aerospace, and professional services.

The company's core technical differentiation is its proprietary graphological assessment methodology, comprising specialized tools — Grapho-Tri (pre-screening), Grapho-Eclair (selection), Grapho-Test (recruitment decision support), Grapho-Analyse (personality assessment), Grapho-Tel (consultation), Bilan 3 Tests, Bilan Psycho-professionnel, and Bilan de Carrière — that combine handwriting analysis with psychological profiling, psychotechnical testing, and structured interviews. Unit prices for these assessments are publicly disclosed, ranging from 56€ for a Grapho-Tel consultation added to another assessment, to 2,290€ for a Bilan de Carrière with restitution interview. The firm is a founding member of the ENEX International Executive Search Network, providing reciprocal access to 150+ HR consultants across 40+ countries for cross-border mandates.

The business model is consultant-led professional services with both B2B enterprise sales (executive search, recruitment, training, GPEC, outplacement) and B2C individual sales (Bilan de Compétences, Graphologie Privée, Graphothérapie, VAE). Revenue is generated through unit-priced assessments, retainer-based executive search, and quote-based enterprise training and consulting engagements. Distribution runs through direct enterprise sales, a regional partner/franchise channel across France, the ENEX international network for cross-border mandates, and direct individual sales at six French office locations plus remote delivery. International reach extends to francophone Europe, Switzerland, Quebec, and francophone Africa via CNPG-AFRICA. The firm is led by Bertram DURAND as Gérant (Managing Director) and operates without disclosed external institutional ownership.

Name

CNPG Conseil

Legal name

CNPG CONSEIL RH

Website

https://cnpgconseil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CNPG Conseil RH is a Paris-based, privately held HR consulting firm founded in 1962 providing executive search, recruitment, competency assessment, coaching, outplacement, and proprietary graphology-based evaluation services to French enterprises and individual professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Executive Search & Recruitment: Retained executive search and direct recruitment services for senior management, directors, and highly qualified professionals across all economic sectors. Includes executive search, direct approach recruitment, and advertisement-based recruitment.
2. HR Consulting & Management: HR strategy consulting including GPEC (Gestion Prévisionnelle des Emplois et des Compétences), HR function outsourcing, social climate improvement, and workforce planning advisory services.
3. Evaluation & Assessment Services: Psychological and psychotechnical evaluation services including competency assessment, potential detection, career assessments, and graphological analysis services (Grapho-Tri, Grapho-Eclair, Grapho-Test, Grapho-Analyse, Grapho-Tel).
4. Coaching & Performance Improvement: Individual and team coaching, managerial and commercial performance improvement programs, audit, training, and results measurement services under the Performances & Best Practices brand.
5. Competency Assessment (Bilan de Compétences): Accredited competency assessment center offering structured assessment programs eligible for CPF financing (Code CPF 202), including VAE support and career orientation for individuals.
6. Training (CNPG Formation): Training programs in Human Sciences, Personal Development, and HR Management, including graphology, psychotherapy, graphotherapy, sophrology, hypnosis, NLP, transactional analysis, and career orientation.
7. Individual Mobility & Outplacement: Outplacement services (mobilité individuelle) including career balance, job search methodology, interview preparation, and follow-up support. Also covers collective mobility, social plans, and employment antennas.
8. Private Graphology & Forensic Expertise: Graphology services for private individuals (personality analysis) and judicial forensic handwriting expertise (Graphexpol) for authenticity verification of private documents, wills, checks, and anonymous writings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CNPG Conseil RH is a French HR consulting firm providing executive search, recruitment, outplacement, coaching, career and competency assessments, graphology, and forensic handwriting expertise. It serves both enterprise clients (B2B) and individual professionals (B2C) through distinct service lines organized on its website into /entreprise/ and /particulier/ sections. The firm also operates specialized sub-brands such as Intelstrat, Performances & Best Practices, Ecoute Assist, Administror, IIRG, CNPG-Africa, and CNPG Formation.

Product overview

CNPG Conseil RH operates as a comprehensive human resources consulting firm with a multi-brand structure. The core offering centers on Executive Search and Recruitment services, supplemented by Evaluation (skills assessment, psychotechnical testing, graphology), Coaching (Performances & Best Practices), and HR Management consulting. The company offers specialized graphology services through its corporate division (Grapho-tri, Grapho-eclair, Grapho-test, Grapho-analyse, Grapho-tel) and private services, all supported by the CNPG Formation training arm. The group includes Ecoute Assist for social climate improvement, Administror for board-level executive search, and maintains global reach through the Enex International network present in over 40 countries. All services are unified under the CNPG Conseil RH brand with consistent quality standards and regional coverage across France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Intelstrat: Cabinet conseil en stratégie et intelligence économique.
• Performances & Best Practices
• Ecoute Assist
• Administror
• IIRG
• CNPG-AFRICA
• CNPG Formation

Products and services

• Executive Search

Quantifiable outcome

• Served approximately 7,000 companies over 30+ years of operation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• ENEX International Executive Search NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNPG Conseil RH is a founding member of ENEX, an international executive search network present in over 40 countries with 150+ specialist HR consultants. ENEX operates across all continents and is described as one of the top Executive Search Organisations globally. CNPG serves as the French representative, enabling international recruitment mandates and HR consulting for clients with cross-border needs. The network covers French-speaking Africa through CNPG Africa.
• FoederiscoreTechnology or IntegrationFoederis provides a modular software solution covering professional training management, competency development, and skills management. CNPG integrates Foederis tools in its GPEC (Gestion Prévisionnelle des Emplois et des Compétences) practice and HR outsourcing services (CNPG Facilities), recommending it as the leading full-web HR software that integrates with all SIRH systems.
• ANDH.R. (Association Nationale des Directeurs des Ressources Humaines)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerANDH.R. is France's national association of HR directors. CNPG's partnership provides credibility in the HR professional community and access to a network of HR decision-makers who may require consulting, recruitment, or training services.
• FAR (Fédération Professionnelle de l'Accompagnement et du Reclassement)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAR is the professional federation for outplacement and career transition services in France. CNPG's membership supports its outplacement and individual mobility practice, aligning with professional standards for career reclassification.
• SynexRH (Syndicat des Experts en Ressources Humaines)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynexRH is the French union of HR expert professionals. CNPG's membership demonstrates adherence to professional HR consulting standards and provides industry networking opportunities.
• AFDASmoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAFDAS is the official portal for skills development and professional training funding in France (OPACIF). CNPG's partnership enables clients to access AFDAS financing for training programs and competency assessments.
• Fongecif IDFmoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFongecif IDF is the Ile-de-France inter-company professional training fund. CNPG's partnership enables Ile-de-France employees to access financing for bilan de compétences and training programs.
• S.E.G.P. (Syndicat Européen des Graphologues Professionnels)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerS.E.G.P. is the European professional union for graphology experts. CNPG graphologists operate within this framework, adhering to professional standards and contributing to the advancement of graphological science. This partnership underpins CNPG's core differentiator in graphological assessment services.
• CadremploiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCadremploi is a leading French job board for executives and managers. Listed as a partner providing job posting and candidate sourcing capabilities for CNPG's recruitment activities.
• CGPME (Confédération Générale des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCGPME is the general confederation of small and medium enterprises in France, recognized as an employer organization. Partnership provides visibility among the SME business community.
• IFA (Institut Français des Administrateurs)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFA is the French Institute of Directors, promoting governance best practices among French company boards. CNPG's Administror division specializes in board member and executive search, aligned with IFA's mission.
• Monbilanchezmoi.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHome-based competency assessment service. Partnership provides referrals for individual clients seeking bilan de compétences services outside traditional office settings.
• KelformationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKelformation is a training directory covering initial and continuing education in France. Partnership increases visibility for CNPG Formation's training programs.
• EmagisterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmagister is an online education and training marketplace. Partnership increases reach for CNPG Formation programs among individuals and companies seeking HR and graphology training.
• ARCA (Association de Recherche en Criminologie et Actions de Prévention)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2008 as a multi-disciplinary university and professional research association in criminology. Partnership supports CNPG's forensic handwriting expertise (Graphexpol) and contributes to the scientific credibility of its document analysis services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Randstad: Global HR services leader with French operations spanning staffing, recruitment, outplacement, and HR consulting (Randstad Sourceright, Randstad RiseSmart). Comparable across recruitment, outplacement, and HR consulting service lines.
• Robert Walters: UK-listed specialist professional recruitment firm operating in France. Competes for similar white-collar recruitment mandates (marketing, sales, finance, HR) that CNPG addresses, but lacks CNPG's assessment/CPF/executive search depth.
• PageGroup (Michael Page): UK-listed global recruitment firm with significant French operations covering middle-management and professional recruitment. Broader and more scalable than CNPG, but addresses overlapping client segments (SNCF, Renault, Crédit Agricole-tier enterprises).
• ManpowerGroup: Global workforce solutions and staffing leader with French operations including outplacement (Right Management). Comparable to CNPG's Mobilité Individuelle/Collective and HR outsourcing offerings, though at vastly greater scale and a more industrialized delivery model.
• Hays: Global listed recruitment and workforce solutions firm with deep France presence. Comparable across recruitment and HR consulting, though CNPG differentiates via graphology and French-only executive search specialization.

Direct peers

• Egon Zehnder: Privately held global executive search and leadership advisory firm with a partner-only, boutique culture very similar to CNPG's. Comparable on senior executive mandates, board advisory, and deep leadership assessment.
• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search firm with a strong European practice and a founder-led, partner-driven model. Closely comparable to CNPG's Executive Search and Administror division in target buyer (board, CEO, senior executive) and methodology (deep assessment, retained mandates).
• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm spanning executive search, talent assessment, and coaching. Directly comparable to CNPG across its full HR lifecycle (search + assessment + coaching + RPO) and to CNPG clients (multinational enterprises).
• Heidrick & Struggles: Listed global executive search and leadership advisory firm with comparable retained search methodology, leadership assessment, and culture/diagnostics offerings. Overlaps directly with CNPG's executive search, evaluation, and coaching services.

Emerging players

• AssessFirst: France-based digital assessment and psychometric platform offering personality, motivation, and cognitive assessments with AI-driven matching. An emerging, tech-enabled competitor to CNPG's Bilan de Compétences, Bilan 3 Tests, and Grapho-Analyse offerings, and a representative of the modern assessment-tech threat to graphology-based incumbents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CNPGCONSEILRH
• Facebookfacebook.com/cnpg.conseil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cnpgconseilrh

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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