Our Practice Groups

Traditionally one of the most important sectors in the international significance and perception of Switzerland. The changes among financial service providers in the past few years were considerable and structural revisions will not be completed for some time. The increasing volume of regulatory measures and powerful international pressure are challenges which this sector must face. With our focusing and the knowledge we have acquired in this field we take account of these developments. We possess experience and a tight network in banking as well as in the insurance sector.

Healthcare is one of the largest challenges on a global scale. Should everything that is medically possible be applied? Who makes decisions and who sets limits? A two-tier medical care system, open access to high-end medicine, managed care models etc. are just some of the keywords. Be it hospital directors or doctors, health insurance specialists or health economists – we know them and have our networks.

Europe’s industry and trade are challenged. International production and outlet markets require new strategies and concepts from Europe’s old industry. Growth markets simultaneously provide opportunities and challenges. Potential outlets on the one hand, low-cost production countries on the other – possibilities that need to be carefully analysed. In this case our strategy is to find the best worldwide, wherever we find them.

The Life Sciences Practice Group is continuing to grow in importance. The international competition for approvals, the race against time in relation to the “time-to-market“ criteria and political attempts to intervene in the free market through price regulations require top performance and commitment by management.

MPB Executive Search has for many years been highly successful in supporting public administration when it comes to staffing top positions. Recruiting in a political environment under the scrutiny of the media and the interest of the public is a formidable discipline. Accompanying the appropriate committees such as finding commissions, representatives of the executive or parliamentary groups requires experience and intuition as well as knowledge of the function of the political system.
NPOs and associations operate under their own laws. It is important to be aware of these and to adhere to them. The particular challenge often lies in finding a candidate who does not just fit the profile in terms of content alone, but also fits in relation to their attitude and behaviours towards the cause and purpose of the organisation. When the “lure“ of the salary is left out, the “intrinsic motivation“ to the task must be significant enough to lead to the right “fit“.

The way from the concept of agglomeration to area development, construction phases and management is arduous and numerous specialists are required in order to achieve satisfactory results in this important field. Especially in Switzerland, ground is scarce and the threat of uncontrolled development high. An area of expertise in which we have been at home for many years now and have staffed many exciting and important positions. Be it geographers, agglomeration experts, architects or engineers, we know which profile is required in which position.

Due to increasing competition for customers, and amongst other things, the rapid advancement of digitalisation and e-commerce, attracting the right leaders in these sectors had never been as important.  The competition for top talent in the consumer and retail spheres has increased.  This is true not only for executives focused on branding, merchandising, e-commerce and product management, but also for leaders who are dynamic, who think strategically and drive growth. Through our industry knowledge and international network, we are well-positioned to secure exceptional talent for your senior executive roles.

An abundance of expertise and skills is key in this sector offering intangible products.  Innovative thinking, strategic positioning, digitalisation, advance technologies, profit and growth are some of the areas that professional service firms are engaged in.  They require dynamic leaders who remain abreast with developments and who think outside the box.  We offer our expertise and a deep understanding of the qualities needed by leaders in this sector.  Our reach spreads across a variety of business sectors in this practice group: