KNOWLEDGE & NETWORK
Deep market understanding, targeted research and established senior-level relationships help us reach executives who are rarely accessible through conventional channels.
Executive Search
We identify and engage leaders who can shape what comes next.
Rainmaker is a boutique executive search firm based in Istanbul, working with organisations across Turkey and international markets on C-level, senior leadership and other critical appointments. We combine market knowledge, targeted research, direct engagement and senior-level judgement to identify and assess executives capable of creating lasting impact.
WHY RAINMAKER
A personal, focused approach to critical leadership appointments.
PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY
The consultant leading the assignment remains directly involved throughout the search, representing your brand to the market and taking responsibility for every stage of the process.
DIRECT ENGAGEMENT
We approach qualified executives personally, professionally and discreetly, using credibility, judgement and relevant market insight to create genuine engagement.
OUR SEARCH PROCESS
A rigorous search process from leadership brief to appointment.
UNDERSTAND
Define the business context, leadership mandate, role requirements and success profile through a detailed briefing process.
MAP
Develop a targeted search universe across relevant organizations, markets and executive populations, supported by research and advertising where appropriate.
ENGAGE
Confidentially approach and engage the strongest potential candidates through direct senior-level contact and established relationships.
ASSESS
Evaluate candidates through structured behavioural and competency-based interviews tailored to the leadership challenge and culture.
PRESENT
Share long-list insight, refine the field with client feedback and present a focused shortlist supported by clear candidate reports and recommendations.
APPOINT
Support references, probity checks, negotiation, offer management and the final appointment through clear and effective communication.
We assess not only what candidates have done, but how they are likely to perform in the role ahead.
Our evaluation goes beyond career history and traditional referencing. We explore the candidate’s capabilities, motivation, behavioural characteristics and readiness to perform against the specific demands of the appointment.
Behavioural and competency-based interviews are structured around the essential criteria for each assignment, creating a consistent and objective basis for comparison.
CAPABILITY
Skills, knowledge, experience, judgement and leadership competence.
MOTIVATION
Ambition, appetite for the challenge and alignment with the opportunity.
FIT
Leadership style, behavioural tendencies, culture and stakeholder environment.
Our involvement does not end when the offer is accepted.
We support structured references, negotiation, offer management and the transition into the new role. Once the appointment is made, we remain in contact with both client and executive to support alignment and a successful start.
During the first 90 days, our consultants gather feedback, help surface early issues and provide a confidential point of contact as the executive establishes priorities, credibility and momentum.
REFERENCE & PROBITY
Structured checks aligned to the requirements of the appointment.
NEGOTIATION & OFFER
Practical facilitation to help both parties reach a successful agreement.
90-DAY FOLLOW-THROUGH
Ongoing contact with client and executive to support a strong transition.
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