swisselect ag

What swisselect ag does

swisselect ag is a Swiss executive search boutique headquartered in Bern with a secondary office in Zürich, operating in the market since approximately 1998/1999. The firm specializes in recruiting C-Level executives, senior leadership, and specialist professionals, serving clients across Banking & Finance, Industry, IT, Healthcare, Commerce, and Public Administration. Co-owned by Bea Gerber and Daniel Burkhalter, the firm operates as part of the SRS GROUP, alongside sister entities Dr. Rosenfeld and SMART Recruiting, forming a multi-brand Swiss executive search platform.

The firm operates on a retained executive search model, charging fees typically structured as a percentage of the placed candidate's first-year compensation, consistent with industry norms. The team comprises 11 consultants distributed across the Bern and Zürich offices, delivering mandates through direct relationship-driven engagement supported by modern digital workflows. Cross-partnerships with adjacent service providers such as Aequivalent SA, Finvor GmbH, and Nachfolgepool suggest an emerging ecosystem play that extends the firm's service surface beyond standalone search mandates.

The business is privately held with no public funding history, and there is no disclosed financial information. Its scale, vertical breadth, and partnership footprint position it as a mid-sized Swiss boutique rather than a top-tier global search firm, with growth dependent on consultant hiring, repeat client mandates, and ecosystem cross-referrals within SRS GROUP and beyond.

Name

swisselect ag

Website

https://swisselect.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

swisselect ag is a Swiss executive search boutique based in Bern and Zürich that recruits C-level executives, senior leaders, and specialists across Banking & Finance, IT, Healthcare, Industry, and other sectors. Co-owned by Bea Gerber and Daniel Burkhalter, the firm operates as part of SRS GROUP.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search Services

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

C-Suite & Board Search (BPACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Financial Services Leadership Search (Banking/Insurance/PE/Asset Mgmt) (BPACAAAF), Industrial & Engineering Leadership Search (BPACAAAD), Healthcare & Life Sciences Leadership Search (BPACAAAE), Public Sector, Education & Nonprofit Leadership Search (BPACAAAI)

Keywords

• Executive search services
• C-level recruitment
• Leadership hiring
• Specialist recruitment
• Talent acquisition

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Executive Search Services: Retained executive search engagements for C-Level, management, and specialist positions with focus on long-term performance fit

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

swisselect ag is a Swiss executive search boutique that mediates and recruits C-level executives, managers, and specialists for client companies across Banking & Finance, Industry, IT, Healthcare, Commerce, and public sector organizations. Each client is assigned a dedicated exclusive consultant who delivers personalized retained search services aimed at long-term performance fit rather than short-term placement.

Product overview

Swisselect is a single unified executive search boutique offering specialized recruitment services for C-level, management, and specialist positions. The company operates independently and focuses on long-term placement performance. As part of the SRS GROUP alliance, they collaborate with Dr. Rosenfeld (SMART Recruiting) for specialized market coverage, though these remain distinct brands rather than integrated product modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive Search

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Aequivalent SAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing digital solutions for background checks, compliance, and HR processes to complement executive search services.
• Finvor GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial clarity consultant providing insights on budget planning and pension implications for new job offers.
• NachfolgepoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuccession planning partner for SMEs offering sustainable succession solutions.
• CoSB AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecruiting as a Service partner bringing expertise in outsourced recruiting services.
• DiacovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for certified, scientifically founded assessments, coaching, and personnel development.
• HumanExcellenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting companies, teams, and executives in the world of New Work.
• Dr. Rosenfeld (SRS GROUP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of SRS GROUP alongside SMART Recruiting, sharing values and vision. Specializes in executive and management level recruitment for over 25 years.
• SMART Recruiting (SRS GROUP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of SRS GROUP alongside Dr. Rosenfeld. Digital recruitment path using Social Media and Active Sourcing expertise for specialist personnel.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm offering executive search alongside broader talent management, advisory, and assessment services. Larger, diversified incumbent operating in the Swiss executive search market.
• PageGroup (Michael Page): Global recruitment group with a Swiss presence operating across multiple levels including director and senior management search. Broader portfolio than a pure C-level boutique but overlaps in management and specialist mandates.
• Robert Walters: International recruitment firm with a Swiss office network, placing professionals from specialist through senior management levels. Provides a relevant comparison for the mid-market and specialist mandate segments in Switzerland.

Direct peers

• Amrop: International executive search partnership with strong European coverage, placing senior leaders across industry verticals. Competes in similar mid-market and C-level mandate segments.
• Odgers Berndtson: International mid-tier executive search firm with a presence in Switzerland, focused on senior leadership and board appointments across industries and the public sector — closely comparable in scale and mandate type.
• Stanton Chase: Global executive search partnership with a dedicated DACH presence, focused on C-suite and senior management mandates. Comparable boutique-style search firm in Swiss and broader European markets.
• Egon Zehnder: Swiss-founded global executive search firm specializing in C-suite and board-level placements across industries. The closest comparable peer given Swisselect's Swiss roots, C-level focus, and multi-vertical coverage.
• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search boutique focused on board, CEO, and senior leadership consulting. Competes with Swisselect for the same C-level mandate type and client profile in the Swiss market.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Global executive search firm placing CEOs, board directors, and senior executives. Direct competitor in C-suite retained search mandates.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search firm with strong presence in CEO, board, and senior leadership placements. Competes in the same C-suite executive search segment as Swisselect.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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