Industry Practices: Sector Expertise in Executive Search and Recruitment

Industries we serve

• Automotive & Mobility: leadership and specialist recruitment for manufacturers, suppliers and mobility players.
• Consumer: Executive Search and recruitment for consumer goods, retail and brands.
• Energy: leaders and experts for energy producers, utilities and environmental businesses.
• Financial Services: Executive Search and advisory for banking, insurance and investment organisations.
• Professional Services: partner-level and specialist hiring for consulting and advisory firms.
• Industrial: leadership and talent for industrial and manufacturing companies.
• Life Sciences: executives and specialists for pharma, biotech and medical technology.
• Construction: leaders for construction, property and infrastructure businesses.
• Public: Executive Search and recruitment for public sector organisations.
• Technology: leaders and specialists for technology and digitalisation.
• Transport & Logistics: Executive Search and recruitment for transport, logistics and supply chain companies.

Why clients choose Mercuri Urval

• More than 70 expert consultant teams in major markets worldwide
• More than 150 large prioritised accounts across sectors and countries
• 9 out of 10 clients would recommend us* (customer perception surveys)
• Quality-assured methodology, including ISO 10667-2
• 93% of recommended executives succeed

What clients say

"In the early 2000s, we sought a partner capable of supporting the development of our managers and conducting leadership assessments. [...] We have also collaborated in acquisitions and development in India, China, and Japan, due to effective international coordination and solid expertise in these various countries."

- Volvo Trucks, Automotive & Mobility

How we measure this

The success of leader appointments made based on Mercuri Urval assessments is followed up by the MU Research Institute. Hiring managers evaluate the appointed leader’s overall performance against expectations after a period exceeding six months.

In the MU Research Institute’s 2025 validation study, 93% of evaluated leaders met or exceeded expectations**. The study covered 668 executives and managers across 19 countries who were assessed and recommended for employment by MU experts between January 2022 and June 2023. Hiring managers provided responses for 249 of these appointments, a response rate of 37%.

FAQ

Which industries does Mercuri Urval cover?

We have practices in 11 sectors: Automotive & Mobility, Consumer, Energy, Financial Services, Professional Services, Industrial, Life Sciences, Construction, Public, Technology, and Transport & Logistics.

How is the success of your leader appointments measured?

The MU Research Institute follows up on appointments made based on Mercuri Urval assessments. Hiring managers evaluate the appointed leader's overall performance against expectations after more than six months. In the 2025 validation study, 93% of the evaluated leaders met or exceeded expectations. The study covered 668 executives and managers across 19 countries, recommended between January 2022 and June 2023. Hiring managers responded for 249 appointments, a 37% response rate.

Can small, local companies work with you?

Yes. Our clients range from large global organisations to small local ones, and we combine global reach with local presence.

Do you work across several countries and services?

Yes. In addition to local frame agreements, we typically operate more than 150 large prioritised accounts across sectors, in multiple countries and services.

Which quality standards do you follow?

Our methodology is quality assured, including ISO 10667-2.

*Customer perception surveys >90% of our clients would recommend us to others

**MU Research Institute 2025 validation study: 249 hiring-manager responses (37% response rate), covering appointments from January 2022 to June 2023.