Service
Executive Search.
Senior and specialist search mandates led directly — from role briefing and market mapping to candidate engagement, assessment, and final recommendation. Every step is personally managed. Retained. Discreet. Calibrated to context.
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What it is
For organisations seeking senior hires with discretion and rigor.
Executive search is not recruitment at a higher level. It is a fundamentally different discipline — one that requires market intelligence, assessment depth, and the judgment to calibrate fit against a complex set of organisational, cultural, and strategic variables. At NAURAACT, every executive search mandate is led personally by Adina Popescu. There are no junior researchers, no parallel workstreams, and no handoffs.
The process begins with a deep briefing that goes beyond the job description. We explore the strategic context, the team dynamics, the cultural markers that define success, and the specific challenges the new leader will face. This briefing shapes everything that follows — from the market mapping to the assessment framework to the final recommendation.
Market mapping is conducted discreetly and intelligently. We do not rely on databases or advertised candidates. We identify the right profiles — including those who are not actively looking — and engage them personally. Each conversation is warm, precise, and calibrated to the individual and the role.
Assessment is continuous, not a separate stage. With 300+ leadership assessments in the background, every candidate conversation is informed by a depth of calibration that shapes better judgment on fit. The final shortlist is delivered with evidence, context, and clear reasoning — not just names and CVs.
Typical mandates
Roles we typically search for.
Process
How a retained search works.
A retained search is a partnership, not a transaction. The retainer reflects mutual commitment: the client is invested in the outcome, and the consultant is accountable for delivering it. This alignment creates the conditions for depth, discretion, and quality.
Discuss a mandateRetainer & Briefing
A retained agreement is signed, and a deep briefing session explores the role, culture, team, and strategic context. This is where the search is won or lost.
Research & Mapping
A discreet, systematic exploration of the relevant talent landscape. We map competitors, adjacent sectors, and hidden profiles. No database scraping.
Approach & Engagement
Personal, warm outreach to every identified candidate. Each conversation is calibrated, confidential, and designed to surface genuine interest and fit.
Assessment & Calibration
Structured evaluation against the brief, using the assessment depth built over 300+ evaluations. Fit is calibrated, not guessed.
Shortlist & Presentation
A tight shortlist presented with evidence, context, and clear reasoning. Each candidate is positioned with their strengths, risks, and fit profile.
Closure & Onboarding
Support through final interviews, offer negotiation, and the critical first months. The goal is not just a hire, but a successful integration.
Ready to discuss a senior hire?
Every search begins with a conversation. No obligation. Fully confidential.
Location
Based in Romania, working across markets.
While physically based in Romania, NAURAACT serves clients and candidates across European and international markets. Modern communication tools make geography less relevant than judgment and cultural fit. The practice has supported searches and advisory engagements across multiple countries and time zones.
office@nauraact.ro
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+40 730 611 119
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FAQ
Common questions.
Straight answers to the questions that come up most often. If you do not see what you are looking for, a direct conversation is always the best next step.
Ask a questionNAURAACT is intentionally independent. Every mandate is led personally by Adina Popescu — from the first client conversation to the final candidate recommendation. There are no junior researchers, no account layers, and no handoffs. This means deeper judgment, faster communication, and a level of discretion that is harder to maintain in larger, team-based structures.
It begins with a thorough briefing to understand the role, culture, and strategic context. From there, we conduct a discreet market mapping to identify the right profiles — not just those who are actively looking. Each candidate is engaged personally, assessed against the brief, and presented with evidence-based recommendations. The entire process is transparent, calibrated, and personally managed.
The practice focuses on senior and specialist mandates across Technology, Life Sciences, and Logistics & Supply Chain. This includes C-level appointments, functional leadership roles, country general managers, and specialist positions where deep sector context matters. We also support mid-to-senior recruitment where senior calibration adds value.
Most retained executive searches take between 8 and 14 weeks from briefing to shortlist, depending on the specificity of the role, the sector, and the seniority level. We set clear timelines at the outset and communicate regularly throughout. Speed is never pursued at the expense of quality or discretion.
Both. Companies engage NAURAACT for search and recruitment mandates. Professionals engage for career advising, transition support, and long-term career planning. The career advisory practice is built on the same assessment depth that informs search work — giving professionals a candid, experienced perspective on their options.
Technology, Life Sciences, and Logistics & Supply Chain. This focus is deliberate — sector context changes what good looks like. A technology business hiring a country general manager has different expectations than a regulated life sciences company hiring a medical director. Deep sector familiarity means better calibration, more credible conversations, and sharper assessment.
Executive search is conducted on a retained basis, with fees structured in stages aligned to milestones. For recruitment support and career advising, the model adapts to the scope and complexity of the engagement. Every proposal is transparent, with no hidden costs. The right first step is always a conversation.
Discretion is the default, not an add-on. The independent, lean structure of NAURAACT means fewer touchpoints, controlled information flow, and a low public profile. Confidential searches — including succession planning, replacement searches, and new market entries — are a significant part of the practice.
NAURAACT is based in Romania and works with clients and candidates across European and international markets. Modern communication tools make geography less relevant than judgment, cultural calibration, and the quality of the process.
The simplest way is to email or send a message via WhatsApp. There is no obligation, and every initial conversation is fully confidential. We will discuss your situation, answer questions, and determine whether NAURAACT is the right fit for what you need.