TXT International

Most executive search firms, when entrusted with the crucial task of identifying the right talent, tend to rely on existing personal networks and in-person screening. This conventional methodology proves inadequate in recognising, attracting or engaging the passive talents from diverse backgrounds, which is essential for fulfilling an organisation’s hiring needs.

TXT International, a boutique executive search firm, takes a different path to identify, engage and recruit the world’s best executive talent. It applies an innovative, tech-driven approach that accompanies a risk-free fee structure.

Anchoring on a ‘who we can identify’ model rather than the traditional ‘who you know’ model, TXT International harnesses the power of big data and proprietary search algorithms to pinpoint exceptional candidates globally. The approach enables the firm to attract coveted passive, diverse and geographically dispersed candidates who are largely passive and often fall outside the network of traditional search firms.

“We can target profiles to meet our clients’ requirements and deliver diverse candidate slates on demand,” says Tim Wilkins, co-founder and commercial director of TXT International.

Increasing diversity in senior leadership teams is a priority for many organisations, and traditional retainer fee search firms often lack diverse candidates in their personal networks. Leveraging data, TXT International presents a slate of relevant and interested candidates for any position globally within five working days of engagement. This strategic approach eases candidates’ accessibility to the firm, opening them a pathway to explore opportunities before making formal commitments.

This method proves to be highly effective—since its inception in 2005, TXT International has placed senior executives with over 200 Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies worldwide.

Prioritising superior client outcomes, TXT International cultivates collaborative, diverse and goal-driven teams. Trained in a digital-first search methodology, its executive search consultants are multilingual and strategically distributed across popular U.S. and European time zones to optimise coverage and responsiveness for clients. The company adheres to a remote-first, location-agnostic approach in selecting its team members, resulting in employee satisfaction and enhancing performance and longevity within the team.

The team maintains an ongoing dialogue with its clients to ensure alignment with their needs. The consultants prepare backup candidates who are poised to step in at short notice, effectively minimising the risk of potential delays in the recruitment process.

TXT International’s risk-free fee structure reflects its beliefs that hiring success should be the focus of partnerships, transcending just monetary considerations. For positions offering a base salary of $250,000 or above, the team abstains from charging any fees unless candidates are successfully hired. The fee typically amounts to 25 percent of the total first-year offer accepted by the candidate.

Further extending its services, TXT International has recently introduced an innovative board member search offering. Leveraging data, the company creates a comprehensive map of potential board members meeting client criteria and facilitates initial conversations with high value individuals. This service is free to clients and candidates, regardless of the outcome, and has proven to be quite popular with private equity firms looking for board members for companies in their portfolio.

Specialising in sourcing top-tier, diverse talent on a global scale using tech-infused headhunting strategies, TXT International serves as a trusted ally for organisations requiring efficient and seamless executive talent recruitment.