De Bord International

Who we are

DE BORD INTERNATIONAL is an independent Swiss executive search company headquartered in Zurich with an international reach. Together with our partners in Germany and Denmark, we are a founding member and one of the initiators of Lense & Lumen.

We advise and support organizations in the recruitment of executive leaders, key management positions, and highly specialized professionals – both nationally and internationally.

Our Managing Partners combine extensive executive leadership experience with far-reaching market expertise. Having held senior operational and entrepreneurial responsibilities themselves, they have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by our clients. We identify exceptional executives and subject-matter experts, assess the capabilities and skills needed to ensure sustainable corporate value and long-term success, and offer support throughout the interview and selection process, including on-site participation where necessary.

We work in close partnership with our clients throughout the selection process – from defining the leadership profile through to the final decision and onboarding of the successful candidate. Quality, discretion, and a thorough understanding of corporate culture and leadership requirements are at the core of everything we do.

Our Approach

Every executive search assignment begins with a comprehensive analysis of our client’s strategic objectives, organizational culture, and the professional and personal skills required for the role. Based on this understanding, we develop a tailored search strategy to identify candidates who are not only highly qualified but also aligned with the organization’s values, leadership philosophy, and culture.

Exceptional leaders are rarely identified through conventional recruitment channels. Our methodology therefore incorporates rigorous market analysis and systematic research, as well as targeted, professional outreach and personal networking across relevant industries. This approach enables us to access the very best talent in the market – including executives who are not actively seeking new opportunities.

Our Managing Partners have many years of experience across multiple industries and advise organizations in a broad range of markets and disciplines. The main industries we work with include:

Prestige & Luxury Goods
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Life Sciences & MedTech
Construction & Real Estate
Industry & Digital Transformation
Professional Services
Public Administration, Foundations & Associations, and NGOs

Our unique blend of industry expertise, market intelligence, and international reach allows us to identify leaders who meet the specific requirements of their respective industries.

Identifying Future Leaders and High-Potential Talent

In addition to executive and specialist searches, we actively identify emerging leaders and high-potential talent through our MemorySearch brand.

We apply the same uncompromising standards of quality that define our executive search. We identify individuals with outstanding potential, support them throughout their career development, and help organizations secure tomorrow’s leaders at an early stage.

Both DE BORD INTERNATIONAL and MemorySearch combine proactive sourcing of suitable candidates with the careful evaluation of qualified applicants and personal interviews. This integrated approach provides comprehensive access to the relevant talent market while ensuring the highest standards of quality, confidentiality, and one-to-one support.

Our Commitment

We firmly believe that sustainable business success is driven by exceptional people. Executive search is therefore much more than filling a vacancy – it is a strategic investment in the future of an organization.

With entrepreneurial thinking, personal commitment, and an approach based on genuine partnership, we build lasting relationships between organizations and outstanding leaders to guarantee sustainable success and permanent added value.