Blackbird Talent Solutions

Blackbird Talent Solutions is Switzerland's boutique specialist for Finance and Corporate Functions recruitment, based in Zurich and SECO-licensed to operate across Switzerland and the European Union. Co-founded by Evelyn Palma, a Swiss finance talent expert with 14 years of experience placing CFOs, Controllers, and FP&A Managers, and Peter Sand, who brings 15 years of experience across Fortune 500 and entrepreneurial environments in IT and pharmaceuticals, Blackbird Talent Solutions combines deep sector expertise with a hands-on approach to executive search. The firm operates a rigorous eight-step recruitment process that goes beyond CV screening to assess cultural, functional, and personal fit, with more than 90% of placements remaining with clients after one year. Blackbird's network includes over 650 finance leaders, including CFOs, VP Finance, and Heads of Finance, alongside a broader bench of professionals across Treasury, Controlling, Accounting, and FP&A.

Blackbird Talent Solutions specialises in placing senior professionals across five core sectors: Finance and Accounting, covering CFO, Finance Director, Head of Finance, Controller, FP&A Manager, Head of Treasury, Tax Manager, and Accounting Manager roles; HR and People, including CHRO, HR Director, HR Business Partner, Head of Talent Acquisition, and L&D Director positions; Supply Chain and Operations, encompassing Supply Chain Director, Procurement Director, Head of Logistics, and Operations Director roles; and Sales and Commercial, placing Sales Director, Commercial Director, VP Sales, and Key Account Management leaders. The firm also serves FMCG, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, and Technology sectors. Additionally, Blackbird offers Swiss-tailored outplacement programmes led by ICF-accredited coaches, supporting organisations through restructuring and transformation whilst protecting employer brand and enabling employee career transitions.

Blackbird Talent Solutions differentiates itself through continuity, depth, and insider knowledge. The team takes fewer mandates than large recruitment firms, allowing deeper engagement with each search, and all team members have hands-on corporate experience in the functions they recruit for. The firm is SECO-licensed and operates across Switzerland and Europe, serving clients who value long-term talent partnership over transactional recruitment. Blackbird's commitment to informed decision-making includes access to scientifically validated psychometric assessments such as DISC and Motivators profiling, and the firm publishes a free annual Finance Salary Benchmark for Switzerland to support transparent compensation conversations across the Swiss market.