C-Level · VP · Director · Headhunting

Executive Search
& Headhunting in Lithuania

Boutique executive search for fintech and web3 companies building or scaling leadership teams in Lithuania and the Baltics. Discreet, precise and market-informed.

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Executive hiring is different

Senior hires in fintech and web3 are rarely made through job postings. The right person is almost always employed, not searching — and typically cautious about who approaches them and how. Executive search requires discretion, deep market knowledge and the ability to have credible conversations at a senior level.

I work exclusively in fintech and web3, which means I understand the landscape — the key players, the companies, the reputations and the motivations. When I approach a potential candidate, I do it with full context about both sides of the equation.

Who I work with

My executive search clients are typically in one of three situations:

Entering Lithuania

An international fintech or web3 company obtaining a Bank of Lithuania licence or establishing a subsidiary. They need a Country Manager, Head of Compliance or local executive team — people who can represent the company to regulators and build the local operation.

Scaling an existing operation

A company with an established Lithuanian presence that needs to add leadership depth — a CTO to lead engineering growth, a CPO to own the product roadmap or a Head of Operations to manage expanding teams.

Replacing a key leader

Sensitive searches where confidentiality matters. Succession planning, quiet departures or strategic pivots that require a rapid and discreet replacement process.

Roles I place

Leadership roles placed

C-Suite

Chief Executive Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Product Officer
Chief Compliance Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Risk Officer

VP / Head of

VP Engineering
VP Product
Head of Compliance
Head of Payments
Head of Operations
Head of Risk
Head of Legal
Head of Business Development

Country & General Management

Country Manager Lithuania
General Manager Baltics
Managing Director
Regional Director
MLRO (Board-level)

Director Level

Engineering Directors
Product Directors
Finance Directors
Commercial Directors
Strategy Directors
Compliance Directors

The executive search approach

Executive search at this level is not a volume game. I run a focused, thorough process with a small number of precisely identified candidates — not a wide-net approach that floods your inbox.

Mandate & brief

We define the role with precision — not just skills and experience, but the leadership style, company stage fit and what success looks like in the first 12 months. This informs every conversation I have with candidates.

Market mapping

I build a structured map of the relevant talent universe in the Lithuanian and Baltic market — who is in position, who has moved recently, who has the right background regardless of whether they are actively looking.

Discreet outreach

I approach candidates directly and confidentially. For sensitive mandates, the client company is not named until mutual interest is established. Reputation management is part of the process.

Assessment & shortlist

Each candidate undergoes in-depth assessment covering career history, motivations, leadership approach and cultural fit. You receive 3 to 5 profiles with full write-ups, not raw CVs.

Offer & close

I manage the offer process, act as a neutral intermediary where needed and support both sides through to acceptance. Post-placement, I remain in contact during the onboarding period.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about executive search in Lithuania.

How long does an executive search take in Lithuania?

Most executive searches take 4 to 8 weeks from signed mandate to shortlist. C-suite roles or highly specialised positions may take longer, particularly if the candidate profile is very narrow. Timeline is significantly influenced by how quickly the client can move on interviews once the shortlist is delivered.

Do you work on a retained or contingency basis for executive roles?

For C-level and senior director roles, I work on a retained basis. This ensures full commitment, priority allocation and a structured process over the course of the search. For some VP and director-level roles, a contingency arrangement may be appropriate. We discuss the right model at the initial briefing call.

Can you find a Country Manager or MLRO for a company entering Lithuania?

Yes, and this is one of the most common mandates I receive. International fintech companies obtaining a Bank of Lithuania licence frequently need a Country Manager who can manage the regulatory relationship, and an MLRO with direct BoL experience. These are niche roles that require local market knowledge to fill well.

What is the typical compensation range for fintech executives in Lithuania?

Country Manager / GM: €80k–€130k. CTO (fintech scale-up): €90k–€140k. Head of Compliance: €70k–€110k. MLRO (Board-level): €80k–€120k. These figures reflect total cash compensation. Equity is increasingly common in web3 and venture-backed fintech companies and is a meaningful part of the package for senior hires.

How do you handle confidential or sensitive executive searches?

Confidentiality is standard in executive search. For sensitive mandates — where the search cannot be known internally, where a current holder is in role, or where the company's strategic direction is not public — I approach candidates without naming the client until both parties have established mutual interest. The briefing process and all candidate communications are managed accordingly.

Do you place executives across the Baltics or only in Lithuania?

My primary focus is Lithuania, where the fintech and web3 leadership market is most developed. For roles requiring Baltics-wide scope — a Regional Director covering Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, for example — I extend the search accordingly. I also place Lithuanian candidates in executive roles at companies headquartered elsewhere in Europe.

Looking for a senior hire
in Lithuanian fintech or web3?

Share the mandate outline. I will respond within 24 hours
with an initial market read and availability assessment.