RECRUIT THE RIGHT LEADERS & MANAGERS
You need the right people in place to restore performance, execute transformation, and sustain results.
Penon Partners provides executive and management search across the US, France, and Italy — with the operational depth to assess fit beyond the resume.
Leadership Teams That Deliver Results
Executive & Management Search
Executive and middle management search for critical roles
Performance Restoration
Targeted recruitment to restore performance and support transformation
Growth & Scale-up Leaders
Leaders and managers for growth, restructuring, and scale-up
Interim-to-Permanent
Interim-to-permanent solutions for urgent or high-impact needs
US-Europe Talent Bridging
US–Europe talent bridging for French and Italian groups in Europe and in the U.S.
Cross-Border Expertise
Deep understanding of cross-border US–Europe business environments
EXECUTIVE & LEADERSHIP SEARCH
Build the Right Leadership and Management to Execute Your Strategy
Executive Search, Middle Management Search, US–EU Talent Bridging (USA, France & Italy)
Leadership and strong middle management are the backbone of successful growth, transformation, and international expansion. While executives set the direction, it is often middle managers who execute, stabilize operations, and drive performance on the ground.
Penon Partners supports companies with targeted executive and middle management search across the United States, France, and Italy, with a strong focus on European groups building, scaling, or professionalizing their U.S. subsidiaries.
We combine deep operational expertise with a hands-on understanding of cross-border US–Europe business environments to help you hire leaders and managers who deliver results — not just fill roles.
Our Search & Talent Placement Services
Executive Search
CEO, General Manager, COO, CFO, CTO, CHRO, Country Managers and Functional Executives. Confidential and retained search mandates.
Focus on strategic leadership, execution capability, and cultural fit.
Middle Management Search
Operations, Plant, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance, IT, HR Managers. Business Unit Managers and Functional Leaders.
Secure the managers who turn strategy into operational reality.
US Subsidiaries of European Groups
Executive and key management hires for U.S. entities of French and Italian companies. Profiles bridging European HQ expectations with American business culture.
Reduce execution risk when building or scaling U.S. operations.
Transformation, Growth & Turnaround
Leaders and managers for ERP programs, post-merger integration, and restructuring. Interim-to-permanent solutions for high-stakes roles.
Put the right people in place when timing and execution are critical.
France & Italy Market Coverage
Executive and middle management search in France and Italy. Support for European headquarters and regional leadership teams.
Access local talent markets while maintaining global alignment.
Talent Advisory & Role Definition
Role and organizational design. Candidate assessment and benchmarking. Compensation and market positioning advisory.
Ensure clarity, alignment, and long-term success.
Why choose Penon Partners for recruitment
01
Practitioners, Not Recruiters
Our team brings real executive and operational experience — we understand the roles because we've held them.
02
US-Europe Footprint
Strong presence across the USA, France, and Italy, with teams embedded in each market.
03
European Groups Network
Deep connections within European groups operating in the U.S., built through decades of cross-border mandates.
04
Sector Expertise
Focused expertise in industrial, technology, life sciences, and services sectors.
05
Outcome-Driven Approach
Pragmatic, hands-on, and focused on results — we measure success by the impact of each placement.
06
Bi-Cultural Leadership
European and American business cultures bridged by leaders who operate naturally in both worlds.
"We act as a trusted partner, not a transactional recruiter — aligning talent decisions with your business strategy, operational needs, and cultural goals."
Typical Situations We Support
US Subsidiary Growth
Building or scaling U.S. subsidiaries of French and Italian groups
Executive Recruitment
Recruiting executives or key managers in the U.S., France, or Italy
Execution Strengthening
Strengthening execution layers beneath the executive team
M&A Support
Supporting M&A, post-merger integration, or carve-outs
Organization Professionalization
Professionalizing organizations ahead of rapid growth or US expansion
CLIENTS WE'VE SERVED
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