One Leadership Role, Three Different Expectations
How CEOs, Boards and HR can align on the mandate, the trade-offs and the final hiring decision Everyone has approved the job description. The search begins. Several credible executives are assessed and a shortlist reaches the final interview stage. Then a question emerges that should have been answered much earlier: what, exactly, is this person […]
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Leading Through Change: 25 Years in Executive Search
Over the past twenty-five years, leadership in Romania — and across Europe — has changed profoundly. Markets opened, organizations matured, and expectations of leaders evolved from authority and control to adaptability, purpose, and responsibility. Leading Through Change: 25 Years in Executive Search captures these shifts through twenty-five concise lessons drawn from real leadership journeys. The book [...] Read more
Season’s Greetings
As the year draws to a close, we would like to thank our clients, partners, and candidates for the trust, collaboration, and shared journeys that defined this year. Leadership is built through people — through meaningful conversations, courageous decisions, and partnerships grounded in respect. We are grateful to walk this path together with leaders and […]
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25 Years of Leadership, Collaboration, and Global Friendship
Last week, Pendl & Piswanger | InterSearch Romania celebrated its 25th anniversary together with InterSearch colleagues from across the world who joined us in Bucharest for the InterSearch Academy, European Group Meeting, and Industrial Practice Group Meeting. It was an inspiring week — full of learning, collaboration, and celebration. We worked hard, exchanged ideas, built new bridges… and yes, [...] Read more
Jobs That Don’t Exist Yet
Tomorrow’s leaders might have job titles that don’t even exist today. Think: AI Ethics Auditor, Climate Adaptation Manager, Quantum Computing Specialist, Personal Data Broker. These are roles on the horizon, blending technology, ethics, and adaptability. We know that leadership isn’t only about today’s requirements. It’s about preparing for the unknown, spotting potential early, and shaping [...] Read more
AI vs Human Touch: Why Executive Search is not just about data, but about people
Artificial intelligence is changing recruitment — fast. It can analyze thousands of profiles in seconds, recognize patterns, and even predict performance. But there’s one thing it still can’t do: understand people. At Pendl & Piswanger | InterSearch Romania, part of the global InterSearch network, we embrace AI tools to gain speed and structure — yet we [...] Read more
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