Global Executive Search

Executive Search Across Europe & North America

Phelps Sabio is an international executive search firm supporting organizations across Europe and North America. With more than 10 years of executive search experience and an extensive network spanning multiple markets, we help companies identify, attract, and secure exceptional leadership talent for business-critical roles.

Founded by Amanda Carson, an American executive search professional based in Europe for more than a decade, Phelps Sabio combines international reach with deep local market knowledge. We understand the nuances of hiring across borders while maintaining strong relationships within European talent markets.

We partner with multinational corporations, private equity-backed businesses, family-owned companies, growth-stage organizations, and diversified holding groups across a broad range of industries. Whether supporting a local leadership hire, a European expansion, or a complex international executive search assignment, we deliver a research-driven approach focused on passive candidate engagement, cultural fit, and long-term success.

Search Assignments

• Chief Digital Officer

• Country Manager

• Country HR Director

• Senior Vice President of Sales

• Chief Legal Officer

• Chief Finance Officer

• Head of Internal Audit

• Global Vice President of Customer Success

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Why Clients Choose Phelps Sabio:

International Reach with Local Market Expertise

We support executive search assignments across Europe, North America, and international markets, combining global reach with in-depth understanding of local talent landscapes.

Strong European Network

Having worked across European markets for more than a decade, we maintain extensive relationships with senior executives and industry leaders across a diverse range of sectors.

Transatlantic Perspective

Our unique position allows us to bridge North American and European business cultures, helping clients navigate international hiring challenges and secure leadership talent across multiple regions.

Access to Passive Executive Talent

Our executive search methodology focuses on identifying and engaging high-performing leaders who are not actively seeking new opportunities, providing access to talent beyond traditional recruitment channels.

Speed, Transparency & Accountability

Clients receive regular market feedback, full visibility throughout the search process, and a shortlist of qualified candidates in as little as two weeks. Every executive placement is supported by a one-year guarantee.

Industries We Support

Phelps Sabio supports clients across a broad range of sectors, including. Our clients range from entrepreneurial growth businesses and family-owned enterprises to multinational corporations, private equity-backed organizations, and diversified holding companies.

From local executive recruitment projects to complex international search assignments, we help organizations secure the leadership talent needed to drive growth, transformation, and long-term success.

Senior and Executive Search

It can be a challenge to find the right talent to meet your expectations. We specialize in identifying and attracting the best candidates from target industry sectors and direct competitors. Working closely with our clients, we identify the specific qualities and experience required for your most critical or senior recruitments.

Diversity

Diversity executive recruitment refers to the process of hiring executives with diverse backgrounds and experiences in order to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within your organization's leadership.

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