A-Talent Search

What A-Talent Search does

A-Talent Search AB is a Swedish executive search and interim management firm founded in 1991 and headquartered in Malmö. The company provides retained search, specialist recruitment, and interim consulting services to organizations across Sweden through four offices in Malmö, Göteborg, Stockholm, and Halmstad, covering the Skåne, Västra Götaland, capital region, and Halland markets. Its customer base spans construction, real estate, geospatial technology, software/iPaaS, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, transport, manufacturing, and the public sector — a diversified mid-market enterprise and government roster that includes Grand Hôtel Stockholm, PolyPeptide, Kungsleden, Varner, Areco, Coromatic, Lantmännen, and Burlövs Bostäder.

The firm's core methodology is a structured 10-step competency-based recruitment process delivered by consultants certified in Master Person Analysis (MPA) personality assessment, with GDPR-compliant candidate presentation throughout. Technology plays a supporting rather than central role — the firm explicitly operates as a professional services firm without a proprietary platform, relying instead on consultant expertise, candidate networks built over more than 30 years, and structured assessment frameworks. It is a subsidiary of Calvik AB, a diversified group whose sister brands include A-Talent Interim (interim consulting), Chefspoolen (public sector recruitment), and Taplow (international executive search via the Taplow Group network).

Revenue is generated through professional services fees on two streams: permanent executive/specialist placements (retained search) and interim engagements (time-based billing for temporary leadership and specialist deployments). Pricing is custom and quote-based with no public disclosure. The go-to-market is consultative and relationship-driven via senior consultants, with marketing limited to a corporate website, LinkedIn, Facebook, SEO, and thought-leadership positioning through Diversity Charter Sweden co-founder status. No external funding rounds, acquisitions, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

A-Talent Search

Legal name

A-Talent Search AB

Website

https://atalentsearch.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A-Talent Search AB is a Swedish executive search and interim management firm founded in 1991, headquartered in Malmö with four offices across Sweden. It serves mid-market enterprises and public-sector organizations with retained executive search, specialist recruitment, and interim consulting using a structured competency-based methodology.

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

Functional Leadership Search (HR/Finance/Legal/Marketing/Sales/Ops) (BPACAAAB), Public Sector, Education & Nonprofit Leadership Search (BPACAAAI)

Keywords

• Executive search services
• Interim management
• Leadership recruitment
• Talent acquisition consulting
• Specialist recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Malmö

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Executive Search Services: Retained search and recruitment services for permanent placements in executive, specialist, and board-level positions. The company charges professional fees for identifying, assessing, and placing qualified candidates in leadership roles.
2. Interim Management Services: Provision of temporary executive and specialist consultants to organizations facing organizational changes or needing immediate expertise in leadership, project management, or specialized areas. Fees are typically based on contracted engagement duration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

A-Talent Search is a Swedish executive search and interim management firm that proactively identifies, assesses, and recruits qualified candidates for C-suite, specialist, and board-level positions. The firm combines retained executive search with rapid-deployment interim consulting, using a structured 10-step competency-based methodology and MPA-certified personality assessments to serve client organizations across multiple Swedish industries.

Product overview

A-Talent Search operates as a recruitment and interim consulting firm with a multi-brand portfolio under the Calviks AB parent company. The core offerings consist of Executive Search (proactive candidate identification for leadership and specialist roles) and Interim Management (rapid deployment of temporary consultants). The company also offers a structured 10-step competency-based recruitment process as part of its methodology. The portfolio includes three specialized sub-brands: A-Talent Interim for interim consulting services, Chefspoolen for public sector placements, and Taplow for international executive search. Together, these services provide comprehensive talent acquisition solutions ranging from permanent executive recruitment to temporary specialist staffing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A-Talent Interim: Interim consulting services within specialist competence areas.
• Chefspoolen
• Taplow

Products and services

• Executive Search Recruitment service that proactively identifies and attracts top candidates for executive, specialist, and board-level positions through a discreet, non-advertising-based approach using structured team-based search methodologies. Targeted at Swedish organizations needing CEO, C-suite, board, and senior specialist placements.
• Interim Management Rapid deployment of interim consultants with expertise in leadership, project management, and specialized skills to address organizational changes and temporary staffing needs. Targeted at Swedish companies and public-sector organizations needing interim executive or specialist cover.
• A-Talent Interim Specialized interim consulting services offered through a sister company within the Calvik AB group, focusing on temporary leadership and specialist placements for Swedish organizations.
• Chefspoolen Recruitment services specializing in the Swedish public sector, part of the A-Talent Search business area within Calvik AB, focused on placing leaders and specialists in municipalities and public organizations.
• Taplow (Sweden) International executive search services delivered through Sweden under the Taplow Group global executive search network, offering cross-border recruitment solutions as part of the A-Talent Search business area within Calvik AB.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-step structured recruitment process ensuring systematic candidate evaluation and quality control

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• A-Talent InterimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under the same business area specializing in interim management services. Collaborates on interim consultant assignments.
• ChefspoolencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under the same business area specializing in public sector recruitment. Part of the A-Talent Search business area.
• TaplowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under the same business area specializing in international recruitment. Part of the Taplow Group's global executive search network.
• Diversity Charter SwedenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit association promoting diversity in working life. A-Talent Search is one of the founding members (initiated in 2008) alongside major Swedish companies including Skanska, Volvo Car Group, Scandic, and L'Oréal Sverige.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm with one of the largest executive search practices. Overlaps in executive search services but operates at much larger scale with broader talent advisory offerings.
• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm. Overlaps in executive search services but operates at larger scale with primary focus on large-cap and board-level mandates.
• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search and leadership consulting firm with established Nordic presence. Comparable core executive search offering but with broader global reach and larger resource base.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm. Overlaps in executive search with a Nordic practice but operates globally with a broader service portfolio including culture assessment and consulting.

Direct peers

• Poolia: Swedish publicly listed recruitment and staffing firm offering executive search, professional staffing, and HR services across Sweden and the Nordics. Directly comparable in service offering, geography, and target customer profile.
• Academic Work: Swedish recruitment and staffing firm operating across the Nordics, placing professionals and specialists across multiple industries. Comparable recruitment services in the Swedish market.
• Novare: Swedish HR consulting and executive search firm offering talent acquisition, interim management, and HR advisory services. Directly comparable in services and Swedish focus.
• Wise Professionals: Swedish recruitment firm specializing in professional and executive placements across finance, IT, HR, and sales functions. Comparable in target market and Swedish mid-market positioning.
• Stanton Chase: International executive search firm with strong focus on mid-market clients and a partnership-driven model. Comparable mid-market positioning and boutique culture with cross-border reach.
• Transearch: Global executive search firm with mid-market positioning and strong European presence. Comparable in core search services, mid-market focus, and geographic reach via local partner offices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/asearch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atalentsearch

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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