According to Elie Cohen (AFIC 2005 annual report), Europe and the United States have experienced a reversal in terms of economic dynamic.
The 19th century Smithian economy in the U.S. has become Schumpeterian, and Europe has experienced the reverse trend.
In other words, the Europe that created value through intense innovation in the 19th century has shifted to creating value through the rationalization of its production tool while the United States dominates the world of innovation.

This is not without consequences for recruiting in European industry in an era of globalization.
The profiles sought partake more of this "rationalization" than of a dynamic of innovation.
Profiles in purchasing, operational excellence, technology transfer, lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, supply chain … are more popular than R&D directors, PhDs and engineering process experts.
In fact, the automotive sector is seen to spearhead this dynamic and remains a model of organization for the other sectors, large groups or family businesses.
Elzéar's industry practice seeks to meet the challenges of the war for talent in this context.

Franck Jullié, partner

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At a time when software and hardware are converging, while content is becoming more complex and diversified, skills are becoming more and more rare and expensive.

This convergence explains why we treat this sector as unique due to its tremendously homogeneous structure: suppliers, partners, integrators. Additionally, high-level candidates move between the IT and telecommunications worlds, between the Internet and other high-tech media.

Our involvement also includes a technology watch for industries, major technologies, market trends and the most prominent candidates.

Guillaume Ménager, partner

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The requirements of the Sarbannes-Oxley laws, then the sub-prime mortgage crisis have highlighted the heavy responsibility of financial decision-makers. By favoring a comprehensive human approach, Elzéar strives to identify associates who combine human value and technical skills.

The partners

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Mastery of the problems related to mass production, the logistics chain and distribution, marketing and sales makes Elzéar a natural partner in this sector.
Our experts' eco-system logic allows us to surround ourselves with all the skills necessary for success.

The partners

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The dizzying increase in R&D expenses is not sufficient by itself to guarantee market players outlets that were once taken for granted. The increase in the number of generics, the tightening of the legal restrictions, ethical constraints: only the recruitment of individuals with exceptional talents will make it possible to pursue and expand past successes. Our proven methodology will help you identify and secure those people who will ensure our future.

Our experience both in the drug industry and in the diagnostics industry and our partnerships with the major groups in the sector are a guarantee of reliability and involvement. Our enduring recruiting approach is consistent with that of companies who want to win the war for talent, that is, they not only want to recruit the most interesting profiles; they want above all to win their loyalty. This requires an exacting selection process that matches men and women’s expectations with those of the company they join.

Guillaume Ménager, partner

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Elzéar Executive Search provides assistance for all the disciplines and fields connected with exploration, production, petrochemistry, oil use and oil economics, natural gas and other sources of energy, particularly alternative energies, with a view toward sustainable development.

With strong ties to the Africa Middle East area, our sector expertise in Oil & Gas has led us over the years to develop in-depth knowledge of the infrastructures and public works in Africa.

Thibaud de Prémare, partner

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