50/50 men and women in our shortlists
Where evidence-based psychology meets modern leadership.
Together with our sister company, Women for Leaders, we offer a unique ecosystem of networks, mentorship programs, and leadership development, giving access to exceptional leaders who drive transformation and innovation.
We go beyond traditional search methods, focusing not only on experience but on potential, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead change. Our process is transparent, fast, and tailored, ensuring quality, equity, and measurable impact.
At EQ Executive Search, we redefine executive search with a modern, values-driven approach. We partner with our clients to build diverse, inclusive, and future-ready leadership teams and boards.
We believe in an approach grounded in trust, close collaboration, transparency, and true partnership throughout the entire process. For us, maintaining an open and honest dialogue with clients, candidates, and interim consultants is a core principle. By working closely together as a team and leveraging our collective expertise, we ensure that we consistently meet—and exceed—the expectations of our clients and partners.
With EQ Executive Search, you gain more than candidates – you gain leaders who make a difference, and a partner committed to shaping a more inclusive, high-performing future.
We strive for broad diversity including a range of backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, and our expertise is within gender diversity – which we view as a key driver of innovation and success.
In an era defined by advanced AI adoption, accelerated transformation, , and shifting workforce expectations, Emotional Intelligence has become a critical differentiator. It enables you to:
Guide teams through constant change, foster psychological safety, and build cultures where people thrive—even in unpredictable environments.
Strengthen trust, navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, and collaborate effectively across digital, hybrid, and global teams.
Enhance self-awareness, manage cognitive load, and make balanced, values-driven decisions—skills increasingly vital in fast-moving, high-stakes environments.
EQ fuels curiosity, openness, and creativity—capabilities that complement AI and enable truly human-centered problem-solving.
Developed with licensed psychologists, our Future-Forward Leadership model is grounded in transformational leadership theory, provides a robust framework to predict high-impact leadership fit, balancing scientific rigor and adaptability for varied organizational contexts.
The model assesses leaders on three pillars; empower, envision and execute.