Executive Search by Role — The Seats We Fill

These are the executive seats the practice fills. A role page describes the archetype of the seat — what the role is accountable for, how it is evaluated, and what separates a leader who can carry it from one who merely fits the résumé. The seat frames the search; the sector and ownership context finish it. Search is delivered through Alder Koten and coordinated globally through IMD International Search Group.

For the sector, see Industries; for the ownership or growth context, see Specialties.

Board & governance

• Board Chair
• Board Director
• Independent Director

Chief executives & general management

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Managing Director
• Country Manager
• Country Manager (Mexico)

Finance, legal & enabling functions

• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Controller
• General Counsel
• Chief HR Officer (CHRO)
• Finance, HR & Enabling Functions
• Inclusive Leadership

Technology, data & digital

• Technology Officers
• Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
• Chief Information Officer (CIO)
• Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
• Head of AI
• Head of Data
• Digital Transformation
• VP Digital Transformation

Commercial, marketing & communications

• Commercial Director
• Marketing & Sales
• Communications & Public Affairs

Operations, supply chain & manufacturing

• Plant Director
• VP Operations
• Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
• Supply Chain & Operations
• Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement
• VP Supply Chain
• VP Procurement
• Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO)
• Operating Partner
• Sustainability

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If you are hiring for one of these seats, start a conversation with the practice.

Jose J. Ruiz is CEO and Managing Partner of Alder Koten, President of IMD International Search Group, and Chairman of Anker Bioss.