"We have retained Florian de Cormis on a number of senior executive search mandates ranging from Director of Sales to Head of Supply Chain and Head of Projects. Florian stands out from the competition due to his ability to challenge and guide the client from the very beginning of the search. He took the time to understand our requirements and delivered the search in a structured and efficient manner. Furthermore, he did an excellent job liaising between us and the candidates, keeping us informed at all times. We would not hesitate to call on him and his firm for future assignments."
Thomas Feilenreiter, Chief Executive Officer
Steinmüller Babcock Envionment Gmbh (Nippon Steel)
"Florian de Cormis has a Jermyn-Street-like tailored approach: He adapts to clients and finds candidates that fit the Executive Search objectives. His first search assignments were a success and we have trusted our connection ever since - we are on the same wavelength and have developed a strong relationship. Florian is professional and demonstrates a great understanding of the market and excellent ability to identify and evaluate talent. He provides live information on the evolution of search projects and has the invaluable capacity to trigger a candidate’s desire to change role."
Hervé Meller, Human Resources Director
VINCI Construction
"Florian de Cormis and his team helped us build the executive leadership team of our renewable energy business unit. We were looking for a very senior individual who could help us drive and develop our offshore wind capability. We ran a comprehensive review of executive search providers and chose to work with Florian and his team for this strategic hire. Their thorough understanding of both our sectors and our business set them apart from the competition. The high-quality service, continuous updates and quality of candidates we received speak for the standard of their search and screening process."
Ravi Dass, Recruitment Manager, Investment Banking
Macquarie Group
"I worked with Florian de Cormis when our organisation needed a senior executive to address a difficult dispute with one of our clients based in South Africa. We chose Florian because of his extensive international professional network and track record in the Energy & Utilities sector. He is easy to work with and made a real effort to understand our business and how we operate. He was sensitive to our needs and quickly understood the specific competencies potential candidates had to possess. I particularly appreciated how closely he worked with us, maintaining regular contact throughout and even beyond a successful placement."
Catherine Cornand, Senior EVP Installed Base Business Unit
Framatome (EDF Group)
"The first time I used Florian de Cormis' services, our organisation was looking for a Regional Managing Director for our North American businesses across the US and Canada. The team was knowledgeable about the market and did a thorough job presenting relevant profiles who met all our requirements both from an experience and cultural fit perspective. Florian and his team were able to gain access to senior level decision-makers in a highly competitive talent landscape. Their rigour, agility and proactive approach sets them apart from other search firms in the market."
Christophe Dauchy, Chief Executive Officer
Soletanche Bachy (VINCI Group)
"We hired Florian de Cormis to help us build our UK business. His professionalism and follow-through were excellent. Florian is easy to relate to, builds rapport quickly and has an excellent grasp of cultural nuances. His attention to detail, clear understanding of our business needs, and genuine desire to find the right talent were always perceptible. I found Florian and his team conscientious, engaging and more than capable of delivering the level of quality and service we expected as a market-leading firm."
Richard Demblon, Group Human Resources Director
Inchcape Shipping Services
"Following a comprehensive evaluation of search firms, Florian de Cormis’ breadth and depth of experience stood out to us. We particularly appreciated his comprehensive and personal approach helping us find the right executives. The big advantage we saw in working with his firm compared to typical French head-hunters, was his thorough understanding of our sector and his excellent grasp of the international market. His ability to think outside of the box and his courage to challenge conventional thinking sets him apart from the competition."
Pierre-Yves Bigot, Human Resources Director
VINCI Concessions
"I first met Florian de Cormis at a Waste to Energy Summit and I engaged his services on a senior operational search assignment in the US. Florian's enthusiasm, professionalism and communication throughout the process has been refreshing and we have an excellent working relationship. His intimate knowledge and understanding of the international infrastructure landscape were really helpful. Our team were very pleased with the standard of candidates presented and the outstanding service, discretion and tailored approach provided to meet our requirements."
Virginie Thévenet, General Manager Treatment Infrastructures Waste
SUEZ Group
"I worked with Florian de Cormis on a search in a very challenging African country on a Managing Director role. I really appreciated the professionalism, rigor and emotional intelligence Florian displayed throughout the search. I strongly recommend Florian as a business partner."
Alain Panhard, Managing Director
Entrepose International Network
"Our organisation was looking for an atypical senior technical executive who could bring a fresh perspective to our executive committee through experience in industrial & manufacturing sectors. Florian de Cormis and his team employed a very disciplined and effective methodology for the selection and presentation of qualified candidates from a thorough understanding of our needs and expectations, right through to the setting of fair and realistic expectations in the offer and negotiation process. We are very happy with their performance and would not hesitate to work with them again for senior mandates."
Gaëlle Plé-Boishardy, Change Management & Transformation Project Executive Director
VINCI Construction France
