# CEO Worldwide

> CEO Worldwide is a global executive recruitment firm founded in 2001, specialising in pre-vetted C-level executives delivered in 7-10 days across 183 countries. The firm operates on a success-based fee model (25% of gross annual salary, paid across three milestones, with a 6-month replacement guarantee) and maintains a vetted community of 28,000+ international executives. CEO Worldwide pioneered the Management on Demand model combining interim and permanent executive search with full contractual flexibility.

Key facts:
- Founded: 2001
- Founder & CEO: Patrick Mataix (former co-founder and COO of Vistaprint, Nasdaq: CMPR)
- Coverage: 183 countries
- Vetted executive community: 28,000+ international executives (iCEOs)
- Average time to shortlist: 7-10 days for executive search; 2-5 days for interim management
- Fee model: 100% success-based, no retained fees, no exclusivity, three milestone payments
- Replacement guarantee: 6 months
- Unique offering: Management on Demand - convert any interim assignment to a permanent contract at any time
- Sister brand: Female Executive Search (launched 2018 to promote gender balance at C-level and boards)
- Industries: IT, software, telecommunications, CPG, e-commerce, healthcare, financial services, industrial, retail, life sciences, and more
- Role types: permanent C-level, senior management, interim executives, non-executive board directors, executive investors

## Core service pages

- [Executive Recruitment Services](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/executive-recruitment-services.php): Overview of all executive search and recruitment services for C-level positions across all industries, with a curated shortlist delivered within 7-10 days.
- [Executive Recruitment Program & Methodology](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/executive-recruitment-program-methodology.php): Step-by-step explanation of the firm's recruitment methodology, from initial consultation through shortlist delivery to onboarding support.
- [International Executive Search](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/international-executive-search.php): Specialised international C-level recruitment combining global reach with local market expertise across 183 countries.
- [International Executive Search Firm](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/international-executive-search-firm.php): The firm's approach to international executive search - methodology, fee model, no retained fees, no exclusivity, and 6-month replacement guarantee.
- [International Interim Management](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/international-interim-management.php): Place interim executive managers within 2-5 days for transformation projects, gap coverage, M&A integration, restructuring and urgent leadership needs. Convert to permanent at any time.
- [Executive Recruitment with Investment](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/executive-recruitment-with-investment.php): The iCEO Investors program - match with executives who bring both leadership expertise and personal investment capital. Designed for start-ups, scale-ups and venture-backed companies.
- [Submit Your Executive Search](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/submit-your-executive-search.php): Submit a confidential search mandate and receive a shortlist of vetted candidates within 10 days.
- [Executive Recruitment Fees](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/executive-recruitment-fees.php): Transparent success-based fee structure - 25% of gross annual salary, paid across three milestones. No upfront retainer, no hidden fees.
- [Executive Search Engine](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/executive-search-engine.php): Searchable database of 28,000+ vetted international C-level executives, filterable by position, industry, country and seniority. Approximately 50% of the vetted community is published publicly.

## For executives

- [Apply as iCEO](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/apply-as-iceo.php): Free membership application for international C-level executives seeking interim or permanent opportunities through the vetted iCEO community.
- [iCEO Vetting Process](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/iceo-vetting-process.php): The firm's verification methodology - CV screening, reference checks (minimum 2), competency-based interviews and background verification, conducted in English by the centralised HR team.
- [Worldwide C-Level Job Offers](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/job-offers.php): Current international C-level openings and interim assignments curated for vetted executives.

## Trust and proof

- [Client Testimonials](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/client-testimonials.php): First-person accounts from clients across private equity, multinationals and start-ups about their experience with CEO Worldwide's executive recruitment.
- [Case Studies](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/executive-recruitment-case-studies.php): Detailed examples of executive search and interim management placements across industries and regions.
- [Founder's Message](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/about-ceo-worldwide.php): Patrick Mataix's personal account of why CEO Worldwide was founded in 2001 and how it differs from traditional retained executive search firms.

## Insights and content

- [Blog](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/blog/): Expert articles on executive recruitment, interim management, leadership trends and industry insights.
- [Press Coverage](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/press-coverage.php): Media coverage of CEO Worldwide's work in international executive recruitment.
- [FAQ](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/faq.php): Answers to common questions about executive recruitment process, fees, vetting, and timelines.

## Related properties

- [Female Executive Search](https://www.female-executive-search.com/): Sister brand launched in 2018, dedicated to placing vetted female C-level, board and senior executives globally.

## Contact

- [Contact](https://www.ceo-worldwide.com/contact.php): Office contact details. USA +1 645 205 2025, UK +44 203 137 2581, France +33 184 746 705, India +91 124 663 7651. Email: search@ceo-worldwide.com