KiTalent: Global Executive Search Redefined
Company Overview
KiTalent (formerly Talent Acquisition Partners) is a global executive search firm founded by Alessio Montaruli in 2016 and headquartered in Turin. In today's competitive talent market, the difference between growth and stagnation isn't your strategy—it's your people. While competitors struggle with 60-day hiring cycles and 50% offer rejections, KiTalent connects forward-thinking organizations with qualified candidates in just 7-10 days.
Our Mission
Our mission is to guarantee a process that satisfies Candidates and Clients while delivering the highest level of quality. Our procedures and ways of communication ensure a tangible level of comfort and informational alignment during all phases of the selection process.
Industry Expertise
We operate vertical desks across multiple sectors:
Financial & Professional Services
Financial Services
Insurance
Investments & Asset Management
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Banking & Wealth Management
Legal & Tax
Technology & Innovation
AI & Technology
Semiconductors
Industrial Automation & Robotics
Telco & Media
Consumer & Commercial
Luxury & Retail
Food, Beverage & FMCG
Travel & Hospitality
Industrial & Manufacturing
Engineering & Energy
Manufacturing
Aerospace & Defense
Shipbuilding & Offshore
Automotive
Oil & Energy
Real Estate
Healthcare & Life Sciences
A Fundamentally Better Way to Hire
We've reimagined executive search to align with your success, providing transparency, speed, and access to hidden talent pools. Our unique approach delivers tangible results through three core principles:
1. See Results Before You Commit
Review qualified candidates and market intelligence before major financial commitment
Interview candidates within 7-10 days
Pay upon value demonstration
Access pre-mapped talent pools

2. Access the 80% of Talent Not Actively Looking
Direct headhunting engages high-performers not actively looking but open to the right opportunity:
Engage passive, high-value talent
Personalized, effective outreach
Exclusive candidate networks
3. Complete Transparency, No Black Boxes
Track every step with real-time updates, detailed market mapping, and clear process insights:
Weekly pipeline visibility reports
Comprehensive market intelligence
Direct team communication
Executive Talent Solutions
We've transformed executive search from a necessary cost into a strategic investment that delivers measurable value and competitive advantage.
Direct Search Services
Our direct headhunting approach connects you with exceptional leadership talent through two distinct service models tailored to your specific requirements:
Retained Search - Comprehensive & Strategic
Our most thorough Premium solution combines exhaustive market mapping with rigorous assessment to deliver exceptional talent for strategic roles. Ideal for C-suite, critical leadership, and situations needing deep market understanding.
Key Features:
Complete market mapping & competitive intelligence
Three-tier candidate assessment (technical, narrative, psychometric)
Strategic insights beyond the immediate search
Comprehensive post-placement support
Traditional retainer structure with start fee
Average Time to Shortlist: 10 Days
Exclusive Search - Headhunting (Focused & Agile)
Our revolutionary exclusive search provides focused talent acquisition while transforming financial risk via our unique interview-fee model. Ideal for specialized roles, confidential searches, and extending reach beyond direct recruiting channels with minimal upfront commitment.
Key Features:
Focused mapping of relevant candidate pools
Accelerated timeline with streamlined assessment
Complements internal recruitment efforts, offering a strategic approach to headhunting
Enhanced confidentiality for sensitive searches
Risk-sharing interview-fee structure (no upfront payment)
The Interview-Fee Advantage
Our exclusive search uses a revolutionary fee structure, creating partnership through shared risk. Unlike traditional models, you see tangible value before committing the majority of your investment.
Traditional Retainer KiTalent Interview-Fee
33% fee upfront No upfront payment
Fixed payment schedule Payment linked to results
Evaluate after commitment Evaluate before investment
Our Methodology: The Two Pillars
In an industry increasingly reliant on social media, databases, and mass outreach, KiTalent stands apart. Our proprietary methodology combines parallel market mapping with direct headhunting to deliver exceptional results with unmatched transparency, speed, and quality.
Pillar 1: Parallel Market Mapping - Always One Step Ahead
This represents a fundamental shift from reactive to proactive talent identification. Unlike firms starting research post-assignment, we continuously map talent markets independently. We're always building understanding, maintaining relationships, and gathering real-time intelligence.
Benefits:
Continuous Intelligence: Constantly mapping markets, tracking careers, preferences, and compensation—building proprietary talent intelligence
Faster Results: Significant market knowledge and relationships accelerate the process by weeks compared to traditional firms
Strategic Foresight: Accumulated knowledge provides valuable market intelligence for broader talent strategy and succession planning
Pillar 2: Direct Approach - Accessing Passive Excellence
As a strategic headhunter, our direct approach engages the full spectrum of candidates, not just active seekers. We proactively identify and approach the highest performers.
Our Approach:
Exclusively Direct Headhunting: No job postings. Every candidate is individually identified and approached with personal, tailored communication
Targeted Referral Generation: Leveraging our network to confidentially identify top performers, generating high-quality referrals from trusted sources
Passive Talent Access: Reaching the 80% of high-value professionals succeeding in current roles, open only to exceptional opportunities via trusted advisors
Our Rigorous Talent Acquisition Process
Experience a structured, transparent talent acquisition process delivering predictable outcomes even in challenging searches:
In-Depth Requirement Definition
Meticulously define requirements via collaborative stakeholder meetings, creating a comprehensive profile including cultural fit and communication style for clear alignment.
Comprehensive Market Mapping
Using parallel mapping data, we create a specific search plan, activate our network for referrals, and identify all relevant candidates, leaving no stone unturned.
Rigorous Multi-Level Screening
Every candidate undergoes three-level screening: technical assessment, personal career storytelling meeting, and optional psychometric assessment for optimal fit.
Transparent Shortlist Presentation
Within 5-10 working days, receive a qualified shortlist, market mapping report, and candidate presentations, providing full visibility before proceeding.
Proactive Progress Management
Structured weekly progress reports detail pipeline development, new candidates, and market feedback. We manage the candidate experience and refine search parameters.
Comprehensive Closure & Follow-Up
Guiding final interviews, offer negotiation, and onboarding. Structured follow-up ensures successful integration and gathers insights for continuous improvement.
The Go-To Advantage
Experience the transformative benefits that make KiTalent your indispensable executive search partner:
Accelerated Time-to-Hire: Parallel mapping reduces search time by up to 40%, securing top talent faster
Superior Talent Quality: Access the 80% of high-performing passive talent invisible to conventional methods
Complete Transparency: Eliminate the "black box" with comprehensive reports and structured updates
Strategic Market Intelligence: Gain insights into talent availability, compensation, competitor structures, and skills
Enhanced Employer Brand: Our respectful approach protects and enhances your market reputation
De-Risked Investment: Our interview-fee model ensures you see results before major commitment, aligning interests
Aligning Interests Through Risk-Sharing
Our interview-fee model fundamentally changes search dynamics. Unlike traditional retainers requiring substantial upfront payments, our model ensures you see tangible value before committing the bulk of your investment.
How it works: The primary financial investment occurs only after we deliver a qualified shortlist and comprehensive market intelligence. Evaluate quality before major commitment.
This creates powerful alignment: we're incentivized to work efficiently to produce high-caliber candidates. It's about having "skin in the game" and demonstrating confidence in results.
Feature Traditional Retainer KiTalent Interview-Fee
Upfront Payment ~33% of total fee No upfront payment
Payment Timing Fixed schedule Based on shortlist delivery
Market Intelligence Often limited Comprehensive mapping included
Risk Distribution Primarily client Shared (Client & KiTalent)
Measured Excellence
We believe in quantifiable performance metrics demonstrating our commitment to results:
10 Days - Average Days to Shortlist
42% - Reduction in Time-to-Hire
96% - 1-Year Retention Rate
15 Days - To Introduce the Candidate Hired
KiTalent helps you meet qualified candidates in 7–10 days, transforming executive search from a necessary cost into a strategic investment that delivers measurable value and competitive advantage.

Keywords: Executive Search, Lateral Partners, Executive Recruitment

Hour: 9-18

Year of Est.: 2017

No. Of Employees : 30

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