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Executive Search Engine

Search 28,300+ Vetted C-Level Executives Worldwide

Filter by position, sector, competencies and country to discover your next leader

Our Executive Search Engine gives you instant access to a curated pool of vetted C-level executives, interim managers, executive consultants, investors and non-executive directors. Filter by criteria below, or submit a full search request to access our complete database — including unpublished profiles.

How It Works

CEO Worldwide's Executive Search Engine is a live, searchable database of 28,300+ independently vetted C-level executives — CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CTOs, Sales Directors, and more — available for interim, permanent, or consulting mandates across 183 countries. Unlike a traditional recruitment agency, this engine lets client companies filter candidates directly by position, industry sector, competency (such as turnaround, geographical expansion, or AI strategy), and country. Profiles include vetted executives across 84 languages, and a first shortlist is delivered in under 10 business days. Companies use the engine to source leadership talent for growth, restructuring, international expansion, or urgent interim cover — without exclusivity or retainer fees.

28,300+ Vetted executives

183 Countries covered

84 Languages covered

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Your search returned 4357 executives matching your search criteria: - CEO. Only ~50% of our vetted executives are published here. Submit your search to access all 28,338 C-level executives across 183 countries and 84 languages — vetted for interim, consulting, or permanent roles.

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Vetted CEO executive based in United Arab Emirates

Yaser

iCEO #98447

PositionCEO

NationalityJordan

Home countryUnited Arab Emirates

Countries coveredAustralia, United Arab Emirates , Netherlands

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Vishal

iCEO #71892

PositionCEO

NationalityIndia

Home countryUnited Arab Emirates

Countries coveredUnited Arab Emirates , India, UK, USA

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Vela

iCEO #81169

PositionCEO

NationalityUSA

Home countryUSA

Countries coveredIndia, USA

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Torsten

iCEO #80221

PositionCEO

NationalityGermany

Home countryUSA

Countries coveredAustralia, Austria, USA

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Thomas

iCEO #80084

PositionCEO

NationalityGermany

Home countryGermany

Countries coveredGermany, United Arab Emirates , France, Netherlands , Singapore, Switzerland

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Tawfiq

iCEO #82261

PositionCEO

NationalityJordan

Home countryUnited Arab Emirates

Countries coveredAlgeria, Egypt, United Arab Emirates , India, Romania

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Five Ways to Engage a Vetted Executive

Every executive in our database is available for one or more of the following engagement types. Select the model that fits your situation — or combine them.

Interim Manager

A vetted executive joins on a fixed-term contract — typically 3 to 18 months — to cover a leadership gap, drive a transformation, manage a crisis, or lead an international expansion. The fastest route to senior leadership capability with no long-term commitment.

Permanent Executive Placement

Full retained or contingency executive search to identify, assess, and hire a long-term C-level leader. CEO Worldwide's vetting means candidates are pre-qualified on competency and international experience before they reach your shortlist.

Executive Consultant

Senior executives engaged on a project or advisory basis — without a management mandate. Ideal for strategic reviews, market entry assessments, board advisory, or specific functional expertise on a defined scope of work.

Executive Investor

Experienced C-level executives who combine an operational or advisory role with a direct equity investment in your business. Particularly relevant for scale-ups, MBOs, and companies seeking strategic shareholders with sector expertise and international networks.

Non-Executive Director (NED)

Vetted senior executives available for board-level, independent non-executive director positions. Brings governance experience, sector knowledge, and international networks to strengthen your board — without a full-time executive commitment.

Industries & Executive Competencies We Cover

Vetted C-level expertise across every major sector

Industries covered: Aerospace · Automotive · BioTech · Chemical · Cement · Construction · Consumer Goods · Defense · E-Commerce & Internet · Electronics · Energy, Oil & Gas · Engineering · Financial Services · Genetics · Healthcare · IT & Computer Hardware · Leisure · Media · Medical Equipment · Packaging · Plastics · Private Equity · Public Sector · Software · Systems Integration · Telecommunications · Textiles

Executive competencies covered: AI strategy · ESG & sustainability strategy · Technologies to market · Business development & growth · Acquisition & post-merger integration · New product or service launch · Geographical expansion · Company rescue & turnaround · Close-down or sell-off · Pre- or post-investment audit

What Our Clients Say

Speed and quality, in our clients' own words

We embarked on a transformative journey with CEO Worldwide to find a new Managing Director for our UK operations amidst the planned retirement of our current MD.

Estelle Legrand, EVP Human Resources, Mersen

We approached CEO Worldwide to assist us in filling the position for an interim CEO at our subsidiary in the UK. Within a few days we received a detailed mandate, including all necessary contractual agreements.

Franz-Jörg Wulf, Managing Director, Emsa

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Only around 50% of our vetted executives are published here. Submit your search to access the full pool — with shortlist delivery in less than 10 days.

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28,300+ vetted executives • 183 countries • 6-month replacement guarantee

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Executive Search Engine

What is an executive search engine?

An executive search engine is a searchable database of pre-vetted senior executives available for permanent, interim, or consulting mandates. CEO Worldwide's Executive Search Engine gives companies direct access to 28,300+ independently assessed C-level professionals — CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CTOs, Sales Directors and more — filterable by role, industry sector, competency and country. Results and shortlists are delivered in under 10 business days.

How does CEO Worldwide vet its executives?

Every executive in the CEO Worldwide database goes through the iCEO vetting process: a structured assessment of career track record, leadership competencies, international experience, sector expertise, and language capability. Only executives who pass this assessment are listed in the database. Premium iCEO members include verified direct contact details for immediate outreach.

How quickly can I get a shortlist of candidates?

CEO Worldwide delivers a first shortlist of matched executive candidates in under 10 business days. For urgent interim mandates the process is often faster. Simply submit your executive search brief and the team will match your requirements against the full database — including unpublished profiles not visible in the public search engine.

What roles does the search engine cover?

The engine covers the full C-suite and senior leadership tier: CEO, COO, Managing Director, CFO, CTO, Chief AI Officer, Chief ESG Officer, Chief Innovation Officer, Sales & Marketing Director, Business Development Director, HR Director, General Counsel, Supply Chain Director, Manufacturing Plant Director, Non-Executive Director, and Executive Investor, among others.

Can I hire an interim manager as well as a permanent executive?

Yes. CEO Worldwide covers five engagement types: interim management (fixed-term contracts), permanent executive placement, executive consulting, executive investment, and non-executive director mandates. Companies can start with an interim arrangement and convert to a permanent hire — full contractual flexibility is built into the service, with no exclusivity requirement.

What countries does CEO Worldwide cover?

CEO Worldwide has vetted executives in 183 countries across every major region: Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. Industries covered include Aerospace, Automotive, BioTech, Chemical, Construction, Consumer Goods, Defense, E-Commerce, Electronics, Energy, Engineering, Financial Services, Healthcare, IT, Media, Medical Equipment, Private Equity, Software, Telecommunications, and more.Executives speak 84 languages between them.

What is the difference between interim management and permanent executive search?

Interim management provides a seasoned executive on a fixed-term contract — typically 3 to 18 months — to cover a leadership gap, lead a transformation, or manage a crisis. Permanent executive search identifies and recruits a long-term hire. CEO Worldwide handles both, and clients can begin with an interim arrangement before deciding whether to make a permanent appointment.

How much does executive search cost?

CEO Worldwide operates on a transparent fee model with no exclusivity requirement and a 6-month replacement guarantee on every placement. Fees vary by mandate type (interim vs permanent) and seniority. Full pricing details are available here.

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Professional Matching

a timely professional matching process to identify and present the right international executives with relevant local expertise amongst our interim managers, executives, and executive investors.

Fast Selection

a unique cross-border reactivity with a first selection of international executives submitted to our clients in less than 10 days through an executive search amongst our executives and interim managers.

Contractual Flexibility

for any executive recruitment, the clients have the flexibility either to sign a few months interim management agreement or to hire directly our vetted executives for a permanent position.

Competitive Fees

Access our pricing model for executive search and recruitment. Full transparency. No exclusivity. 6-month guarantee period.