CLIENT FAQ 2025

Considering a partnership with Artemis Executive Partners?

Below you’ll find clear, concise answers to the topics we discuss most with boards, private-equity operating partners, and HR leaders—from fees and timelines to confidentiality safeguards and diversity sourcing. Expand any item for full details, or contact us directly for a tailored conversation.

  • A: Artemis specializes in C-suite, VP, and Director searches across Finance, Operations, Technology, Commercial, and Human Capital functions. Typical titles include CEO, CFO, COO, CIO/CTO, CMO, CHRO, and mission-critical functional heads (Supply-Chain SVP, VP Engineering, GM Business Unit, etc.). We also maintain a rapid-deploy bench of interim CEOs, CFOs, and program-turnaround specialists.

  • DescriptA: Median timeline is 6–8 weeks for executive roles:

    1. Week 0–1 – Role definition, scorecard, and stakeholder alignment

    2. Week 1–3 – Talent mapping, outreach, and preliminary screening

    3. Week 3–5 – Shortlist interviews and competency assessments

    4. Week 5–6 – Final interviews, reference triangulation, compensation calibration

    5. Week 6–8 – Offer negotiation and signed acceptance
      Interim placements can be on-site in 7–10 days and niche technical searches may take up to 10 weeks.ion text goes here

  • A: Standard retained fee is 30 % of first-year cash compensation (base + expected bonus) split into thirds:

    • 1/3 at kickoff

    • 1/3 upon shortlist presentation

    • 1/3 at signed offer
      Contingency and hybrid models are available for certain director-level or volume roles. All fees include reference checks, psychometric assessments (if selected), and 90-day onboarding support.

  • A: Every placement comes with a 90-day replacement guarantee. If the candidate resigns or is terminated for cause within the first 90 days, we reopen the search at no additional fee except out-of-pocket travel costs.

  • A: All interim leaders undergo the same reference and background screening as permanent hires. They contract through Artemis (W-2 or corp-to-corp) to simplify billing and liability. Engagements run 3–12 months with extension or hire-in provisions defined upfront.

  • A: We can:

    • Use a blind project code-name when approaching passive candidates

    • Remove identifying client details from early outreach

    • Require signed NDAs prior to finalist disclosure
      All consultants follow SOC 2 data-handling protocols and secure cloud file-sharing; no résumés are emailed in open text.

  • A: Optional add-ons include our AEP Proprietary System (Body Language and Perspective Interaction) as well as Predictive Index. We also run bespoke case studies or technical simulations for CFO, CTO, and COO roles. Finalists’ data and behavioral profiles are benchmarked against our 10-year performance database.

  • A: Yes. We activate affinity networks (e.g., Prospanica, NBMBAA, WiM), specialized research lists, and AI-powered gender/ethnicity detection to ensure 100 % of long-list talent pools meet diversity-target thresholds before evaluation.

  • A: Absolutely. Recent placements include a CFO in Toronto, a VP Sales EMEA in Amsterdam, and a CIO in Singapore. We manage visa sponsorship guidance and leverage local affiliate researchers for in-region compliance.

  • A: A dedicated integration coach conducts a 30-, 60-, and 90-day check-in covering stakeholder mapping, early-win milestones, and feedback loops. We supply a 90-Day Success Plan template and remain available to mediate any course-corrections.