AfrikLink
Hire · Executive Search

FindtheLeaders
toRunYourAfricanOperations

A confidential, research-led search for country managers, executives, and senior specialists who combine local insight with international standards.

The Challenge

Why this is hard to do alone

  • 01The best senior candidates are rarely on job boards
  • 02Leadership hires carry high risk and are costly to get wrong
  • 03Assessing local market knowledge and network from abroad is difficult
  • 04Confidential searches need discretion and careful handling

What's Included

Find and secure senior leaders, country managers, and specialists to run your African operations.

Research-Led Search

Market mapping to identify and approach passive candidates, not just active applicants.

Confidential Process

Discreet outreach and handling for sensitive or replacement searches.

Leadership Assessment

Structured evaluation of leadership track record, judgment, and cultural fit.

Deep Referencing

Thorough references and background verification for senior candidates.

Compensation Advice

Guidance on executive pay, incentives, and offer structure in each market.

Offer & Integration

Support through negotiation, notice periods, and the first months in the role.

How It Works

A clear, structured process with one accountable partner.

  1. 01

    Define

    We agree the role, success profile, and search strategy.

  2. 02

    Map & Approach

    We map the market and approach qualified candidates.

  3. 03

    Assess

    You meet a shortlist of assessed, referenced candidates.

  4. 04

    Appoint

    We support the offer, transition, and onboarding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of roles do you search for?+

Country managers, general managers, C-suite and functional heads, and senior specialists for companies operating in or entering African markets.

Can the executive be employed without a local entity?+

Yes. Senior hires can be employed through our employer of record until your entity is in place.

Do you run confidential searches?+

Yes. We regularly handle searches where discretion is required, including replacement hires.

Where This Fits

Part of your complete expansion

Combine this service with the rest of the AfrikLink platform for one partner across every stage.

01Enter

Enter the market

Understand the opportunity, the rules, and the right way in.

02Establish

Establish operations

Set up a local presence that fits your stage and risk appetite.

03Hire

Hire and employ

Find the right people and employ them compliantly, with or without an entity.

04Operate

Operate with confidence

Run payroll, onboarding, and compliance without the local overhead.

05Grow

Grow revenue

Build partnerships, win customers, and get paid locally.

Ready to get started?

Book a discovery call to discuss executive search for your business.