Category: Leadership Corner
Romania is no longer just a regional market — it’s an incubator for leadership that crosses borders.
Romania is no longer just a regional market — it’s an incubator for leadership that crosses borders. The recent article on PRwave, “Pendl & Piswanger InterSearch România: pepinieră de lideri internaționali — how the executive search market transformed over 25 years,” highlights our journey and the changes in the industry. We have placed 2,000+ executives [...] Read more
A Week of Global Connection & Growth in Bucharest
From October 27–31, we are proud to welcome the InterSearch Worldwide network to Romania for a week dedicated to collaboration, learning, and inspiration — hosted by Pendl & Piswanger | InterSearch Romania. From the InterSearch Academy to the European Regional Meeting and the Industrial Practice Group, Bucharest will be buzzing with energy, insights, and global [...] Read more
Leadership Without Borders: How Romanian Executives Are Gaining Ground in Europe
Romanian leaders are stepping confidently onto the European stage. In her latest interview with Revista Biz, our Managing Partner Ana Ber shares insights on how Romanian executives are increasingly being invited to take on key leadership roles across Central and Western Europe — a reflection of the country’s growing business maturity and international trust. For [...] Read more
25 Years of Excellence in Executive Search and Management Consulting
With over 25 years of local experience in top & middle management recruitment, backed by InterSearch’s international reach and standards of excellence, we deliver leadership that transforms businesses. We identify the perfect leaders who bring resilience, innovation, and long-term value to our clients. And most importantly, we play our strongest cards: 🔹 Global reach and [...] Read more
WHY JOB TITLES ARE DEAD – and What CEOs Must Do Before Hiring Their Next CxO
I still remember a board meeting earlier this spring. The directors were determined that the company needed a “Chief Digital Officer with ten years of CDO experience.” Yet twelve months of global search had produced a file of perfectly titled candidates who, when pressed, could not connect AI investment to EBITDA. The problem was not [...] Read more
Romania’s Black Swan Moment: Why Business Leaders Must Lead Beyond the Balance Sheet
As business leaders in Romania, we are no strangers to navigating turbulence. But what we are experiencing now is not just another cycle of instability—it is a convergence of systemic risks that collectively resemble a classic black swan: highly improbable, massively disruptive, and, in hindsight, strangely predictable. The combination of political volatility, economic fragility, and [...] Read more
The Executive Candidate Job Search Guide
The executive job market has changed. The best opportunities are rarely advertised; instead, they are filled through executive search firms, strategic networks, and direct referrals. In a highly competitive landscape, executive visibility, brand positioning, and strategic engagement have become essential factors in securing top roles. This guide explores the key dynamics of the executive hiring [...] Read more
Global Board Survey 2025 – Coping with Discomfort
The Global Board Survey 2025, conducted by InterSearch Worldwide and Board Network - The Danish Professional Directors Association, captures insights from 3034 board members across 83 countries on the pressing challenges, trends, and strategies shaping corporate governance. Key Survey Insights: Increasing Board Responsibilities: The survey underscores a consistent increase in the time and effort required [...] Read more
Power, Policy, and Profit: How Executives Can Lead Romania’s Energy Transformation
Romania stands at a crossroads in its energy transition, balancing a legacy of fossil fuel production with the urgent need to embrace renewables and meet EU climate targets. For executives leading energy companies or those reliant on stable energy supplies, this transformation is not just about compliance—it’s about strategy, resilience, and long-term positioning in a [...] Read more