What Performance Talent Consulting International does

Performance Talent Consulting International is a Mexico-headquartered executive search and strategic talent consulting firm founded in 1993 (legal entity Performance Talent Consulting, S.C., based in Cuernavaca, Morelos, with an additional office in Santa Fe, Mexico City opened in 2016). The firm delivers a portfolio of integrated services spanning Board and C-Level Leadership Consulting, mid- and top-management Executive Search delivered through retained, priority, and contingency models, Executive Behavioral Counseling, Remote RPO Solutions, Psychometric Solutions, Recruiter and Manager Training, Project Services, and an Executive Transition Program.

The firm's competitive backbone rests on three strategic partnerships: membership in Kestria (described as the world's largest executive search alliance, providing cross-border reach), an exclusive partnership with The Adler Group for the Performance-based Hiring methodology, and a partnership with HR Diagnostics AG for psychometric assessment tools. The team is multicultural and multilingual (English, Spanish, German), with average tenure exceeding 15 years, and operates from a small bench of partners and senior consultants supplemented by an advisory network that includes former executives from Mars, Procter & Gamble, AT&T, and The Adler Group.

The firm generates revenue through professional service fees tied to placements, retainer structures for retained executive searches, managed-services pricing for Remote RPO, and project-based fees for training, counseling, and consulting assignments. Its named client base spans multinational enterprises such as Vertiv, Coca-Cola, Schneider Electric, and CITIBANAMEX, as well as German industrial subsidiaries (Wikus, Prym Inovan, Vibracoustic), with particular penetration into nearshoring-driven demand in Mexico. In 2024 the firm was ranked among the Top 10 Executive Search Firms in Latin America by Manage HR Magazine.

Name

Performance Talent Consulting International

Legal name

Performance Talent Consulting, S.C.

Website

https://ptalent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Performance Talent Consulting International is a Mexico-based executive search and talent consulting firm, founded 1993, serving multinational and mid-market clients in Latin America and globally via the Kestria alliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search Services

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Talent Management & Leadership Advisory (Succession, Performance, Culture) (BPACAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Technical Direct Hire (IT, Engineering, Finance, Healthcare) (BPACAFAC), Talent Management & Workforce Planning Consulting (BPAHAGAA), Performance Management & Productivity Consulting (BPAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Executive search services
• Talent acquisition consulting
• Leadership hiring
• Recruitment process outsourcing
• Executive coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Álvaro Obregón

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

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, Priority, and Contingency executive search services for C-Level, Board, mid and top management positions. Revenue is generated through professional service fees tied to successful placements, typically with retainer structures for retained searches.
2. Remote RPO Solutions: Dedicated recruiter resources assigned to clients for ongoing talent acquisition needs, with predefined cost-per-hire and time-to-fill commitments.
3. Executive Behavioral Counseling: Individual and team behavioral coaching and counseling for executives, directors, and C-level leaders to achieve peak performance and cultural transformation.
4. Training Services: Recruiter, HRBP and Hiring Manager training programs based on Performance-based Hiring methodology, offered in Spanish and English with certified trainers.
5. Psychometric Solutions: Pre-selection and psychometric assessment services for candidate evaluation, delivered through HR Diagnostics AG partnership.
6. Project Services: Ancillary consulting services including Talent Supply Chain Evaluation, Recruitment Process Consulting, Real-time Compensation Information, Project Staffing, Talent Bench Generation, and Career Transition Consulting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Performance Talent Consulting International is an executive search and strategic talent consulting firm that delivers retained, priority, and contingency executive search for C-Level, Board, and mid-to-top management positions, plus Remote RPO solutions, psychometric pre-selection assessments, executive behavioral counseling, performance-based hiring training, and ancillary project services. Engagements are served by dedicated consultant teams and delivered across Mexico, Latin America, USA, Europe, Asia, and Africa through the Kestria alliance.

Product overview

Performance Talent Consulting International is an executive search and strategic talent consulting firm offering a portfolio of integrated services for organizations seeking top-performing talent. The core offerings include Board & C-Level Leadership Consulting, Executive Search (delivered via retained, priority, and contingency models), Executive Behavioral Counseling, Remote RPO Solutions, Psychometric Solutions, Recruiter & Manager Training, Project Services, and an Executive Transition Program. The firm operates as a member of Kestria, the world's largest executive search alliance, and leverages strategic partnerships with The Adler Group (Performance-based Hiring methodology) and HR Diagnostics AG (psychometric assessments). The company was founded in 1993 and has evolved through multiple iterations to serve clients in Mexico, Latin America, and globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Board & C-Level Leadership Consulting
• Executive Search
• Executive Behavioral Counseling
• Remote RPO Solutions
• Psychometric Solutions
• Recruiter & Manager Training
• Project Services
• Executive Transition Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 520 positions filled across Mexico, USA, Europe, and Asia in a single 4-year RPO project
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KestriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKestria is described as the world's largest executive search alliance, providing Performance Talent Consulting International with global reach across Mexico, Latin America, USA, Europe, Asia, and Africa. As a member of this alliance, the firm can serve clients with talent needs in every corner of the world.
• The Adler GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the partnership with The Adler Group (originators of Performance-based Hiring), the firm offers a full range of training and consulting services for recruiters and hiring managers. Services are available in Spanish and English with certified trainers, covering the complete performance-based hiring methodology. Clients range from Fortune 500 companies to startups and entrepreneurial organizations.
• HR Diagnostics AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationThrough partnership with HR Diagnostics AG, the firm assists companies of all sizes in assessing traits, behaviors, and competencies using leading-edge psychometric testing services. They feature pre-defined test batteries for varied industries and position levels, from operational to top executives, with high reliability, validity, standardization, and freedom from bias. Jens Hagedorn represents HR Diagnostics AG in the Americas.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search firm with established LATAM practice serving board and C-level clients. Directly comparable in retained executive search focus, multinational client base, and senior leadership advisory.
• Odgers Berndtson: Global executive search firm with growing LATAM presence. Directly comparable in board and C-level retained search with similar mid-to-top management positioning.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Top-tier global executive search firm with significant LATAM operations, particularly in Mexico. Directly comparable across C-level retained search, leadership advisory, and culture consulting services.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Global executive search firm with strong LATAM presence serving C-suite and board mandates. Comparable in retained search model, succession planning, and leadership advisory services.
• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search firm with strong LATAM presence serving C-level and board placements. Directly comparable to PTCI's Board & C-Level Leadership Consulting offering in client profile and search methodology.
• PageGroup (Michael Page): Global recruitment group with established Mexico and LATAM operations. Directly comparable in mid-to-top management permanent placement services, though broader across functional disciplines.
• Boyden: Global executive search firm with one of the strongest LATAM networks among boutique firms. Directly comparable across board, C-level, and senior management search in the same regional competitive set.

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting and executive search firm with LATAM operations. Overlaps in executive search but offers broader portfolio including RPO, assessment, and organizational consulting at scale.
• Hays: Global staffing and recruitment firm with significant Mexico operations. Comparable in mid-to-senior permanent placement but broader across RPO and workforce solutions.

Emerging players

• SIGNIUM International: Executive search firm with focused emerging-markets and LATAM practice. Comparable in C-level and senior management search across Mexico and Latin America, often competing for the same regional mandates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jens_hagedorn
• Facebookfacebook.com/jens.hagedorn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/performance-talent-consulting-international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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