We recruit leaders, developers and specialists.
We find people with drive and heart.
We work within software development and IT, C-level and management teams, project management and security-critical roles. Gothenburg, Sweden and the Nordics.
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90-day guarantee
If the person leaves within 90 days of the start date, we redo the search with no new base fee.
Exceptions: reorganisation, insolvency, or if the content of the role changes materially after the start date.
We do not only recruit managers.
Specialists are the hardest to find – and they rarely look for a job themselves.
The right specialist is almost always sitting in a job they enjoy. We know where they are, what makes them listen and how to make them stay. We do not stop at signature.
Software development and IT
Frontend and backend developers, system architects, systems engineers, DevOps, UX and UI.
C-level and management teams
CEO, CTO, CFO, CCO and other roles with a mandate over the business.
Project and programme management
Roles that hold delivery together across several teams.
Security-critical roles
Positions that require security vetting. The vetting is carried out by the client or the relevant authority, never by OGR.
Read about security vettingOur Services
The full recruitment spectrum. One partner.
Why OGR
How we work.
We're not a staffing agency. We're a recruitment partner that understands every hire impacts the entire organisation. From specialist roles to CEO appointments – we tailor the process to you.
Search-first: we work proactively, not reactively.
Quality in selection: clear criteria, structured interviews.
Candidate experience: we reply even when the answer is no.
Discretion: secure process for sensitive appointments.
Delivery: focus on the right match – not the most CVs.
Our Process
Structured. Transparent. Effective.
Needs & profile
We understand your business and define the ideal candidate.
Search & mapping
Proactive market mapping and identification of relevant profiles.
Outreach & screening
Targeted contact and qualification of candidates.
Interviews & assessment
Structured deep interviews and competency assessment.
References & offer
Reference checks and support through the negotiation process.
Onboarding support
We follow up to ensure a successful start.
Ready to find your next key hire?
Tell me about the role and I will come back with how I would run the search. The first conversation costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
Frequently asked questions about executive search
Quick answers to what we get asked most - from the first conversation to a signed contract.
Executive search is a proactive, targeted recruitment method for C-level, CEO and key positions. The search firm maps the market and approaches passive candidates instead of relying on advertising. OGR works retained and delivers a shortlist in 4-6 weeks.
OGR works retained with a fixed fee tied to the complexity of the assignment - not to the candidate's salary. The fee is invoiced in three parts (start, shortlist, signing). Request a quote at getthebest@ogr.nu.
Both are built on proactive search. Executive search is reserved for C-level and management roles with stricter confidentiality requirements. Headhunting is used broadly for specialists, managers and leaders where targeted outreach is the right method but a full retained process is not required.
We work towards a shortlist within 4-6 weeks of an approved role profile. The full process up to a signed contract normally takes eight to twelve weeks. Roles that require security vetting take longer, because the vetting is carried out by the client or the relevant authority, never by OGR.
If the person leaves within 90 days of their start date, we redo the search with no new base fee. Exceptions: reorganisation, bankruptcy, or if the content of the role changes substantially after the start date.
We work primarily in Gothenburg, Sweden and the Nordics, and search internationally when the role calls for it.