CFO, Senior Finance and Leadership Executive Search
for international corporate brands and investor-backed businesses
CFO, Senior Finance and Leadership Executive Search
for international corporate brands and investor-backed businesses
Korio Search is a challenger boutique Executive Search firm with a focus on CFO, Senior Finance and Leadership appointments. We partner with ambitious corporate brands and investor-backed growth businesses to find exceptional leaders. Founded by Paul Thompson, our approach is personal, diligent and results-driven.
- CFO
- Finance Director
- VP of Finance
- Commercial Finance Director
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- Director of FP&A
- Controller
- Internal Controls Director
- M&A / Corporate Development Director
- Director of Tax
- Project Finance Roles
- Functional Leads
- Specific leadership hiring across C-Suite
and senior management team;
- COO
- CHRO
- CPO
- CTO
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- Advisory and Non-Executive appointments
"I cannot recommend Paul highly enough for his exceptional ability to partner with clients and consistently deliver results that exceed expectations.
Over the past five years, Paul has been instrumental in helping me build and develop the senior finance leadership team at HOYA Vision Care. His support extended beyond senior-level roles, encompassing critical positions across the globe, including the US, Japan, Australia, and other key regions.
What truly sets Paul apart is his unparalleled success rate. While typical recruitment efforts can often yield a natural failure rate of around 1/3, I experienced zero attrition in the roles Paul helped fill during my tenure as CFO at HOYA Vision Care. This was no coincidence—Paul took the time to deeply understand the vision I had for the organization and meticulously sourced candidates who not only fit the technical requirements but also aligned with the culture we were building. Through our partnership, we successfully filled over a dozen senior roles and created a cohesive, high-performing finance team that embraced transformation and drove measurable success.
Paul's approach to recruitment is refreshingly efficient and strategic. He minimizes the burden on leadership by thoroughly vetting candidates and presenting a curated shortlist of 4–5 individuals who are all strong potential fits for the role. In every search, I was able to move from first-round interviews to final offers quickly, and without fail, hired from the initial shortlist he provided. For a leader with limited time and high expectations, Paul's process was nothing short of exceptional.
Beyond his ability to place individual candidates, Paul excels at building entire teams and organizations primed for transformation, change, and sustained success. His expertise, diligence, and insight make him an invaluable partner in the recruitment process.
For any leader looking to build or transform their organization, I cannot recommend Paul highly enough. He has been a trusted partner in search, and I look forward to continuing to work with him in the future, no matter where my career takes me."
Ian Wells, CFO, HOYA Vision Care
"Paul is a force to be reckoned with with regards to career development and really understanding the needs of not only the organization that he's recruiting for but also that of potential candidates. I have a wide experience working with headhunters and recruiters both from an employer as employee position and I've rarely encountered someone who is so engaged in the complete end-to-end process and really wanting it to be the right fit for both parties. Paul is sharp, precise and just an overall positive person to work with and has the ability to provide some perspectives in the recruitment process that involved parties might overlook. I recommend him with my eyes closed and am already looking forward to potential future collaborations"
Aziza Djemili, COO Benelux, Mediq
"Paul was a pleasure to work with. He was focused on finding the right fit for my interests and talents, not simply filling a role. Throughout the process Paul was collaborative, maintained strong communication and provided honest feedback. I would strongly recommend for others to seek assistance from Paul in their career search and development"
Bridget Thomson, Director of Finance, Jack Links EMEA
We have earned the trust of our clients
and network through successful appointments. We challenge and support in a constructive way throughout.
We invest time in nurturing and developing
our relationships with clients and candidates
to become respected partners.
Our committed, open and transparent approach helps us to consistently achieve
the best outcomes for our clients and candidates. When we start a process we will see it through to completion.
Email: paul.thompson@koriosearch.com Tel: +31 (0)625348658