Head Agent

What Head Agent does

Head Agent is a Stockholm-based executive search and recruitment firm founded in 2010, specializing in the identification and placement of senior leaders and specialists for Swedish and Nordic enterprises. The firm operates a partner-led model with 24 specialized consultants organized across functional verticals including Executive Search, Executive Interim, Talent Acquisition, Tech Recruitment, Executive Assessment, Board Recruitment, and Coaching & Outplacement. With 3,000+ placements completed over 15 years and an NPS of 86, Head Agent serves a broad client base spanning enterprise clients (Swedbank, PostNord, Electrolux, Skanska, Stockholm Exergi, Vattenfall), mid-market firms, and select scale-ups across industries including banking, insurance, energy, construction, FMCG, real estate, and technology.

The firm's value proposition rests on a 15-year proprietary network of senior candidates, certified assessment methodologies using tools such as Assessio, Hogan, and Cut-e, and a structured 7-step search process emphasizing cultural fit alongside functional competency. Head Agent uses no proprietary technology platform — its competitive advantage is entirely human-capital and relationship-driven. Revenue is generated through professional services fees: retained search mandates with success fees for permanent placements, time-based fees for Talent Acquisition engagements, and consultancy fees for interim management assignments. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Head Agent distributes services exclusively through direct consultant engagement with enterprise HR leaders, CEOs, and boards. Marketing relies on LinkedIn presence, website content, industry events, and referral-driven inbound from existing clients and placed candidates. The firm is privately held with no disclosed external investors, operates primarily across the Nordics with extension into Baltics and Western Europe, and has not pursued any acquisition, IPO, or material funding event in its history.

Name

Head Agent

Legal name

Head Agent

Website

https://headagent.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Head Agent is a Stockholm-based executive search firm founded in 2010, specializing in permanent and interim placements of senior leaders for Nordic enterprises across banking, energy, tech, and industrial sectors through a 24-consultant partner-led model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search & Recruitment Services

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Technical Direct Hire (IT, Engineering, Finance, Healthcare) (BPACAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Financial Services Leadership Search (Banking/Insurance/PE/Asset Mgmt) (BPACAAAF)

Keywords

• Executive search
• Executive interim
• Talent acquisition
• Tech recruitment
• Board recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Executive Search: Retained search mandate for senior leadership and specialist roles. The firm identifies, assesses, and places candidates into permanent positions, charging a success fee upon completion. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Executive Interim: Interim management solutions where experienced interim leaders are placed on a temporary basis to address specific organizational needs. Revenue is generated through consultancy fees charged for the duration of the assignment.
3. Talent Acquisition: Time-based recruitment service acting as a dedicated recruitment consultant for clients over a defined period. Fees are structured based on hours or scope of engagement, typically used for volume or ongoing hiring needs.
4. Executive Assessment: Objective evaluation and assessment services for leadership placements, including competency profiling, behavioral assessment, and second-opinion evaluations. Offered as a standalone or add-on service to search engagements.
5. Board Recruitment: Specialized recruitment service focused on identifying and placing board-level talent, including board composition analysis and competency gap assessment.
6. Coaching & Outplacement: Career coaching and outplacement support for individuals, delivered through certified coaches. Tailored to individual or corporate needs, typically engaged when organizations are undergoing restructuring.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Head Agent is a Swedish executive search and recruitment firm that identifies, assesses, and places senior leaders and specialists into permanent and interim roles for client organizations. Its core services include Executive Search, Executive Interim, Talent Acquisition, Tech Recruitment, Executive Assessment, Board Recruitment, and Coaching & Outplacement. The firm serves large enterprises and mid-market companies across the Nordics, Baltics, and broader Northern Europe, with a particular focus on C-suite, commercial, marketing, digital, and functional leadership roles.

Product overview

Head Agent operates as a strategic recruitment services firm offering a unified portfolio of complementary talent solutions. The core offerings include Executive Search (permanent leadership recruitment), Executive Interim (temporary leadership solutions), and Talent Acquisition (dedicated recruitment consultant services). These are supported by specialized Tech Recruitment for developer talent, Executive Assessment for candidate evaluation, Board Recruitment for governance positions, and Outplacement & Coaching for career transitions. The services work together to provide end-to-end talent acquisition support, from initial identification through placement and integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive Search Core recruitment service focused on identifying and placing leaders and specialists who drive business performance. Combines thorough market mapping with cultural fit assessment to match candidates with organizational values, motivations, and leadership style.
• Executive Interim Provides rapid, flexible temporary leadership and specialist solutions by connecting organizations with experienced interim managers and consultants for short-term needs or as a bridge to permanent placements.
• Talent Acquisition Time-based recruitment service where Head Agent acts as a dedicated recruitment consultant for clients over an agreed period, supporting HR and recruitment functions in identifying specialists across various functions.
• Tech Recruitment Specialized recruitment service focused on finding challenging developer talent and technical specialists, providing fast, reliable, and high-quality placements for technology roles.
• Executive Assessment Comprehensive and objective evaluation of leadership candidates based on specific organizational needs, including reviewing complementary skill requirements, developing decision-making strength within management teams, and supporting onboarding processes for newly recruited leaders.
• Board Recruitment Board recruitment service focused on competency-driven appointments that address companies' current transformation needs, challenging traditional board appointments with a contemporary approach and identifying board profiles with complementary competencies.
• Outplacement & Coaching Career guidance services including coaching, outplacement solutions, career counseling, and leadership development, with services that can be combined based on individual or company needs and tailored to specific requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ successful placements since founding in 2010
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

40 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PostNordminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase. PostNord is a major Scandinavian logistics and postal services company.
• Business SwedenminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase. Business Sweden supports Swedish companies with international expansion.
• EF Education FirstminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase. EF Education First is a global education company.
• Circle KminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase. Circle K is a major convenience store and fuel retail chain operating across Scandinavia.
• SwedbankminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase. Swedbank is one of Sweden's largest financial institutions.
• If Skadeförsäkring ABminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase. If is a leading Nordic insurance company.
• Telenor Sverige ABminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase. Telenor is a major telecommunications provider in Sweden.
• AhlsellcoreOthersAhlsell is a leading Nordic distributor of installation products. Head Agent has conducted multiple senior placements for Ahlsell including Business Developer Sustainability & Digital, Director Marketing & Communications, and other executive roles. This is an active, multi-mandate client relationship.
• ElectroluxminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase. Electrolux is a global appliance manufacturer.
• AMFminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase. AMF is a major Swedish pension and insurance company.
• BankIDminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase. BankID is Sweden's leading digital identification provider.
• HemnetminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase. Hemnet is Sweden's leading real estate platform.
• Scania GroupminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase. Scania is a major Swedish vehicle manufacturer.
• TV4 ABminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase. TV4 is a major Swedish television network.
• Vattenfall ABminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase. Vattenfall is a major European energy company.
• Paulig GroupminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase. Paulig Group is a Finnish food and beverage company.
• Samsung Electronics NordicsminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase.
• Gant ABminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase. Gant is a Swedish fashion brand.
• & Other Stories (H&M)minorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase. & Other Stories is a fashion brand within the H&M Group.
• Peak PerformanceminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's client logo showcase. Peak Performance is a Swedish sportswear brand.
• SkanskaminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's logo showcase. Skanska is one of the world's largest construction and development companies.
• Trustly Group ABminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's logo showcase. Trustly is a Swedish fintech company.
• Zmarta GroupminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's logo showcase. Zmarta Group is a Swedish fintech company.
• BookBeatminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's logo showcase. BookBeat is a Swedish audiobook streaming service.
• Danske BankminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's logo showcase. Danske Bank is a major Nordic financial institution.
• NordeaminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's Talent Acquisition logo showcase. Nordea is the largest bank in the Nordic region.
• Telia CompanyminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's Talent Acquisition logo showcase. Telia is a major Nordic telecommunications company.
• OdevominorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's Talent Acquisition logo showcase. Odevo is a digital services company.
• StorykitminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner. Storykit is a Swedish SaaS company for video storytelling. Head Agent placed Talent Acquisition Manager for this client.
• SF StudiosminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's Executive Assessment page. SF Studios is a leading Nordic film and entertainment company.
• Svenska Spel ABminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's Executive Assessment page. Svenska Spel is a Swedish state-owned gaming company.
• Ahlsell ABcoreOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's Executive Assessment page. Ahlsell is a leading Nordic distributor of installation products.
• Stockholm Exergi ABcoreOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's Executive Assessment page. Stockholm Exergi is a major Stockholm-based energy company. Head Agent has placed CHRO for this client.
• VeckopengenminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's Board Recruitment page.
• Bambuser ABminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's Board Recruitment page. Bambuser is a Swedish live video shopping technology company.
• AnkorstoreminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's Talent Acquisition logo showcase. Ankorstore is a European B2B marketplace for fashion brands.
• CapcitominorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's Talent Acquisition logo showcase. Capcito is a Swedish fintech company.
• ColiveminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's Talent Acquisition logo showcase. Colive is a proptech company operating co-living spaces.
• Axo FinansminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's Talent Acquisition logo showcase. Axo Finans is a Swedish financial services company.
• A Day's March Shirts & StaplesminorOthersFeatured as a collaboration partner on Head Agent's Talent Acquisition logo showcase.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Academic Work: Nordic recruitment and staffing firm with strong presence in Sweden, serving SMEs through enterprise clients. Comparable on talent acquisition and professional placement mandates in the Nordics.
• Sigmar Recruitment: Nordic-focused recruitment firm with retained search and direct-hire practices across the Nordics. Closely comparable regional peer competing for the same Swedish enterprise and scale-up mandates.

Direct peers

• Amrop: Global retained executive search partnership with strong European/Nordic presence. Directly competes with Head Agent for senior executive and board mandates in the region.
• Korn Ferry: Global retained executive search and leadership consulting firm. Directly comparable to Head Agent at the C-suite/board level, operating as a permanent-placement search partner for senior leaders across multiple functions.
• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm covering C-suite, board, and functional leadership roles. Directly comparable on retained search methodology and senior placement mandates.
• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with deep board and CEO practice. Closely aligned with Head Agent's retained executive search and board recruitment offering.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and advisory firm focused on senior leadership and board mandates. Overlaps Head Agent's core retained search model and competes for the same senior-executive placements.

Broad incumbents

• Hays: Global specialist recruitment group with Nordic operations covering professional and executive placements. Competes with Head Agent on mid-management through senior professional roles across multiple industries.
• Michael Page (PageGroup): Large global recruitment group with professional and management-level permanent placement across the Nordics. Overlaps Head Agent on professional and technical direct-hire mandates, though broader in scope.
• Robert Half: Global staffing and direct-hire firm with established Nordic footprint, focused on finance, technology, and office roles. Overlaps with Head Agent's tech and finance recruitment practices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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