NAJ International
Executive Search Poland
& CEE Region
Since 1991, we have supported companies in recruiting senior leaders, managers and experts in Poland and across CEE. We combine in-depth knowledge of the Polish market with international reach through IESF, delivering cross-border searches across 26 markets.
93% of our clients continue to work with us on further key recruitment projects.
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Why global business chooses NAJ International?
Precision and decision safety. Our foundations are +35 years of experience, professional ethics, and effectiveness confirmed by numbers.
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Years of Expertise
Your guide to the Polish market. Since 1991, we have navigated investors through local laws and cultural nuances to ensure a safe start.
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Talent Pool
Immediate access to top talent. Our proprietary Direct Search methodology quickly connects you with hard-to-find experts and passive candidates.
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Client Retention
Security and cost efficiency. Global companies stay with us for transparent processes that protect your budget and secure your growth in Poland.
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Success Rate
Minimizing your business risk. We verify competence to ensure you hire the right leader the first time, avoiding costly mistakes.
Our services
We support organizations and leaders in key decisions concerning people, competencies and development.
We recruit senior executives, managers, experts and specialists in Poland, including roles with CEE responsibility, using Direct Search and active market outreach.
Global reach across 26 countries. As the exclusive IESF partner in Poland, we combine local expertise with international standards to support expansion.
Managerial competency assessment. We reduce recruitment risk by assessing candidates’ competencies and potential in a structured way.
We assess talent availability, source companies, compensation expectations and mobility to support strategic hiring decisions.
International
Executive Search
with local expertise
Your business has no borders. Neither do our recruitment projects. Through IESF, we connect you with leaders in markets worldwide, combining local expertise with a consistent standard of cooperation
and quality.
Planning a key hire in Poland or CEE?
Tell us about the role, location and business context. We will discuss the candidate profile, market conditions and the most appropriate search approach.
Why choose
NAJ International?
We manage the process from brief to onboarding
Search strategy
We start by understanding the purpose of the hire, scope of responsibility and business context of the role. Based on this, we define the candidate profile, search market and outreach strategy.Competency and fit assessment
We assess candidates’ experience, competencies and ways of working against the specific role and organization. Our recommendations are not based on CVs and candidate declarations alone.Coordination and confidentiality
We manage candidate communication, coordinate the next stages and protect confidentiality throughout the process. The client has a clear view of progress and knows which decisions require their involvement.Offer and onboarding
We support both sides during the offer stage and negotiations. After the hire, we can also monitor the manager’s onboarding and integration into the new role.
Ethics, discretion and trust
Since 1991, we have also managed searches requiring a high level of confidentiality.
We work with boards, business owners and HR teams on leadership changes that cannot be communicated publicly. We safeguard confidentiality and data security and agree clear rules of cooperation at every stage of the process.
We reach professionals who are not actively looking
Through Direct Search, we also approach professionals who do not respond to job advertisements and are not actively looking for a new role.
We speak with them confidentially and provide a clear, realistic picture of the role and organization. This extends the candidate pool beyond people available through standard recruitment channels.
What do our Clients say
Partnership, discretion and effectiveness are the foundations of our work. Explore feedback from companies that have entrusted us with the recruitment of key leaders and experts.
Ready to secure the perfect leader?
Don’t leave key appointments to chance. Contact us to discuss the candidate profile your organization needs to succeed in Poland.
Industry specialization – recruitment in 10 key industries
Our consultants understand the business models, market conditions and leadership challenges specific to the sectors in which we work. This allows us to assess candidates’ experience in the context of the role and organization.
Recruiting senior leaders who optimize, automate and improve plant performance.
Securing leaders who deliver complex projects and major investments.
Connecting organizations with leaders who improve supply chain efficiency, sales and distribution.
Finding leaders who turn technology into product and business growth.
Engaging experts who combine scientific, regulatory and commercial judgment.
Attracting leaders who combine creativity, technology and accountability for business results.
Securing leaders who balance business growth with responsible risk management.
Supporting mission-driven organizations by recruiting leaders who combine purpose with operational effectiveness.
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Knowledge
& Insights
Stay up to date with market developments. We publish market analysis, expert commentary and practical content for employers and candidates.
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How to choose a recruitment agency for your company
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Competencies of a C-Level Manager: How to Discover and Include Them in a CV.
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How to write an effective C-level manager CV? 11 tips.
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Candidates and Executive Search Consultants. Expectations.
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Ideal Candidate for Executive Search Recruitment. 14 Tips.
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35 Years of NAJ International and Polish Business Growth
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