Identifying leaderswho shape tomorrow'stech landscape.
The go-to executive search partner securing critical leadership hires for VC and Private Equity-backed companies across EMEA.
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Director to C-Suite & Board
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Our team has worked with leading tech companies like...
Track Record
A proven record across EMEA.
Trusted partner to VC and Private Equity funds looking to scale their portfolio companies from Seed to IPO — at the moment where leadership decisions shape outcomes.
Deep expertise in transatlantic placements, relocating senior leaders between the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
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Our Services
Every great company starts with the right people.
Executive Search
Identifying, attracting and securing world-class leaders for category defining global companies at pivotal growth and transformational stages.
Executive Coaching
One-on-one and group coaching for senior leaders navigating new mandates, role transitions, high-stakes decisions, or complex organisational change — in a confidential, high-trust environment.
Leadership Assessment
Psychometric evaluation anchored in the Hogan Leadership Forecast Series: personality strengths (HPI), behavioural derailers (HDS), and core values and motivators (MVPI).
Our Commitment
What sets us apart.
Leading Expertise
With 40+ years of combined experience in executive search, leadership coaching, and Hogan personality assessment, we bring a rare combination of disciplines to every mandate. Our scientific approach to leadership evaluation goes beyond credentials and career history, giving our clients a more complete and reliable picture of each candidate.
Research-backed Methodology
We draw on best practices from leading executive search firms (Egon Zehnder, Korn Ferry, Riviera Partners) and top-tier consulting (McKinsey). In search, our methodology is extensive and thorough, going beyond our traditional network. Our sourcing approach is company first, people second: we align leadership to your strategy, not the other way around.
Long-term Partnership
We are a trusted partner throughout your company journey, helping you shape a legacy of success and growth. By integrating regional and cultural nuances into every engagement, we take the time to know our clients inside and out, understanding their history, their vision, and their culture, so we can authentically represent them and attract the right leaders at every stage of their growth.
The Team
Built on expertise. Driven by relationships.
Saskia Salzmann
Founder & Managing Partner
Executive Search
Over a decade of executive search experience at top-tier firms across Europe and the United States.
Thom Green
Partner, Business Development
Executive Search
Over 25 years of experience in executive search, with tenures at Korn Ferry, Calibre One and Riviera Partners.
Sara Amighi
Partner, Middle East
Coaching & Assessment
Leadership advisor and talent strategist with nearly two decades of experience across global people functions, risk advisory, and executive coaching.
About Us
Turning investment into success.
At SasS Executive Search, we help companies identify and secure top leadership talent, as well as building high-performing teams. Through a rigorous search process and deep industry expertise, we are committed to providing access to the highest performing talents globally, those who align with our clients' unique organizational needs and strategic objectives.
We have a genuine passion for the business areas we operate in and we value building strong relationships within and beyond our existing network.
Our focus is on candidates who will not only make a lasting impact but also contribute to a culture that fosters innovation and growth. Alongside our executive search capabilities, we integrate Hogan leadership assessments to provide clients with objective, science-based insights into a candidate's leadership style, cultural fit, and long-term performance potential.
We also offer executive coaching to support leaders in accelerating their onboarding, strengthening their impact, and navigating the demands of high-growth environments.
For Candidates
Looking for opportunities?
We work with exceptional leaders who are selectively open to the right opportunity. If you are a senior executive considering your next move, register confidentially with us.
Your information is held in strict confidence and shared only when a relevant mandate matches your profile — never without your explicit consent.
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For Companies
Ready to find your next leader?
Tell us about your mandate and we will be in touch within 24 hours. All enquiries are treated with the strictest confidentiality.