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Executive search and leadership consulting across the Americas. Proud member of AESC
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is retained executive search?
Retained executive search is an exclusive engagement where a firm dedicates a full team to identifying and assessing senior leaders — typically C-suite, VP, and board-level roles. The client pays a retainer structured in phases, which aligns the firm's incentives with a successful, quality hire rather than speed of placement. Unlike contingency recruiting, the process is confidential and proactive, not dependent on active job seekers.
Do you work with candidates directly?
Yes. We engage directly with senior candidates, including executives who are not actively looking, and we manage outreach with strict confidentiality. We represent client mandates, but candidates who contact us are considered for relevant current and future searches. Every candidate interaction includes clear communication on role scope, process stages, and next steps.
Which industries and regions do you serve?
Alder Koten is built for the US-Mexico corridor, with active search execution in both countries and offices in Houston, Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara. We serve industrial, manufacturing, automotive, consumer, energy, logistics, and private equity-backed businesses operating cross-border. We also support leadership hiring in adjacent markets when the role depends on US-Mexico commercial integration.
What makes Alder Koten different from other search firms?
Our teams are native to the US-Mexico operating environment, so we evaluate leaders in the context of both markets, not as a translation exercise. We apply data-informed sourcing to map talent pools, benchmark candidates, and prioritize evidence over intuition. We run a structured cultural and leadership assessment to test fit against your strategy, governance model, and execution demands.
What happens after I submit this form?
Your inquiry is routed to the appropriate partner based on client type, geography, and service area. We will follow up to confirm next steps or request additional details. If your submission is candidate-related, we review it against active and upcoming mandates and reach out when there is a potential fit.
Do you work in both English and Spanish?
Yes. Our delivery teams are bilingual by design, and we run searches end-to-end in English and Spanish across client meetings, candidate interviews, and reporting. This reduces translation loss, improves assessment quality, and accelerates cross-border decision-making.
Alder Koten is a proud member of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC). AESC is the voice of excellence for executive search and leadership consultants worldwide.
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