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Executive search for marketing directors and digital leaders.

Hiring the right marketing director or digital leader is one of your most important decisions. We find leaders who understand where the market is heading, discreetly and with precision.

Leadership recruitment at the highest level, Digitalenta
/ Why Digitalenta

The right partner for the leaders of the future.

Partnership in leadership recruitment, Digitalenta
01

Leaders we have been

Everyone who recruits with us has worked hands-on and in leading roles in marketing and martech. We know what a modern leader needs.

02

A network of 35,000

We reach 35,000 specialists and leaders in the niche. Most of those hired come from direct search, not an advert.

03

Assessment in depth

We only recruit in marketing and martech and assess leadership where generalists fumble. Context weighs as much as competence.

04

Built for the next era

AI is redrawing marketing teams. We find leaders who understand the change in depth and can lead it, not just manage it.

/ How we work

From role profile to the right leader in place.

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Profile & objectives

We get to know the business, the team and what the role should achieve at leadership level. This is where we settle the role profile and objectives.

★ Operational industry experience
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Discreet search

We reach the right people without revealing your process, discreetly and with precision. Most people at this level are not actively looking.

★ Discreet and targeted
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In-depth assessment

We test both leadership and business understanding, not just the track record. You get a solid basis for your decision.

★ Leadership + business
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Hire & guarantee

We follow the process all the way to the finish and also support the start in the role. The assignment is also covered by a guarantee.

★ Candidate guarantee
/ When to use executive search

When you cannot afford to miss.

When the role is business-critical and the right candidate almost certainly already has a job. AI is changing how marketing teams work, and the line between marketing, data and technology is blurring. That takes a leader who understands the change in depth, not one who just manages it. An advert will not find them, so we search with precision and assess against both the business and leadership.

/ What our executive search covers
  • We help you set the role, responsibilities and requirements
  • Discreet search for passive candidates at director and leadership level
  • Recruiters with their own operational background in the niche
  • Assessment against both the business and leadership
  • References and in-depth validation
  • Fixed price and candidate guarantee
★★★★★
“Professional, engaged, proactive and friendly. They have managed my five latest recruitment processes and I will most certainly use them again. Probably the best recruitment company I've ever worked with.”
Peter Holmberg · Head of Marketing, Hammarby Fotboll
/ Selected leadership assignments

Leaders we have recruited.

A selection of director and leadership roles we have filled in marketing, digital and communications.

Head of MarketingPopulum
Marketing DirectorSverek
Head of DigitalSafety By Cilia
Head of CommunicationsHammarby Fotboll
Digital & E-commerce DirectorSamsung
Head of E-commerceHaypp
Head of Marketing & CommunicationsOral Care
Head of MarketingLingio
/ Contact

How can we help?

Simon Milton, CEO and founder at Digitalenta. Portrait photo with a space suit and background added using AI.

Hi! Write a few lines about what you need and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Simon Milton · CEO & founder, Digitalenta
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/ Common questions

Questions and answers.

Last updated: July 2026

What is executive search?
Executive search is a targeted recruitment method for senior positions where the best candidates rarely look for jobs actively. Instead, they are mapped and approached discreetly. Digitalenta does executive search in marketing, digital and communications, for example for marketing directors, CMOs and digital leaders.
When should you use executive search instead of regular recruitment?
Executive search suits business-critical key roles, management team level and situations that require confidentiality, for example when an existing manager is to be replaced. The method reaches passive top candidates who do not respond to adverts, which regular recruitment often misses.
What sets executive search apart from a regular recruitment process?
Honestly, not that much. The foundation is the same: we define the requirements together with you, search in a targeted way and assess the candidates methodically. The difference lies in the emphasis. In director and leadership recruitment we put extra weight on assessing and evaluating leadership, business understanding and how the person works at management level. The search is also more discreet, since the best candidates at this level rarely look actively.
How does Digitalenta find candidates who are not actively looking for a job?
Digitalenta maps the market systematically and approaches passive candidates directly based on the role profile. The recruiters' own operational background in marketing and digital means they can hold credible conversations with senior leaders and assess real competence, not just credentials on paper.
What does executive search cost?
Executive search with Digitalenta is priced per assignment based on the level and scope of the role, from SEK 125,000 (excl. VAT). Get in touch for a proposal.
Which roles does Digitalenta fill with executive search?
Digitalenta fills leading roles in marketing, digital and communications, for example marketing director, CMO, head of communications and digital leaders at management team and department head level.
How long does an executive search process take?
An executive search process with Digitalenta normally takes 6–8 weeks, depending on the complexity of the role and the requirements.
Is the assignment handled confidentially?
Yes. Executive search assignments are handled discreetly throughout the process, which protects both you as the client and the candidates.
Does Digitalenta give a guarantee on executive search?
Yes. Executive search has the same 6-month guarantee as Digitalenta's other leadership recruitment. If the candidate leaves within six months, Digitalenta runs a replacement recruitment at no extra cost. The guarantee does not apply to redundancy or reorganisation.