Xanthic Executive Search

Xanthic is a platform of entrepreneurial headhunters with a proven track record in senior Finance and Investment Management executive search. The company guides, trains and coaches senior finance professionals in finding compelling permanent and interim positions, whilst advising clients on attracting the right talent and optimally structuring their organisations. Xanthic specialises in end-responsibility positions and their direct reports, with salary levels typically ranging from EUR 80,000 to EUR 300,000 annually. Examples of positions include CFO, Corporate Controller, Manager Finance and Operations, Business Controller, Senior Financial Controller, Senior Associate M&A, and Investment Manager Private Equity.

Xanthic has developed specific expertise serving mid-market enterprises (mid-market and lower mid-market, turnover approximately EUR 10 million to EUR 500 million) from start-up to mature stage, with particular specialisation in companies owned by investment firms including private equity, venture capital, family offices and informal investor groups. The company has successfully completed over 600 search assignments. Xanthic's headhunters possess extensive personal experience in Finance and Investment Management executive search and combine entrepreneurial platform structures with innovative recruitment techniques and transparent fee models.

Operating from offices in Den Haag and Amsterdam, Xanthic serves the Benelux region and has established a strong market position in the lower mid-market segment. The company differentiates itself through its proactive and decisive approach, creative methodology applying the latest recruitment techniques, and commitment to understanding candidate behaviour and soft skills alongside hard skills. Xanthic's team, comprising ex-elite athletes and seasoned professionals, has built an extensive senior Finance and Investment Management network across private equity firms and diverse organisations, ensuring sustainable matches between candidates and employers.