Lincoln announces its expansion into Luxembourg, led by Maxime Durant, a seasoned professional with nearly 20 years of experience in talent management. Maxime's deep understanding of the Luxembourg market and culture positions him perfectly to navigate the challenges of this new venture.

Maxime Durant, a graduate of ISC Paris Business School in 2002, began his career at Decathlon before transitioning to recruitment. He spent a decade leading a team in Paris and served as the Director of Michael Page in Luxembourg for eight years.

Since April 22, 2024, Maxime has been spearheading the deployment of the Lincoln brand in Luxembourg. His team is prepared to address the unique challenges and opportunities in this highly concentrated market, which holds significant development potential. Maxime is committed to Lincoln’s Talent Agent model, which focuses on supporting talent throughout their careers with innovative solutions, keeping people at the heart of the strategy.

You First, a renowned leader in talent representation services in sports and entertainment, announces its strategic partnership with A-Group Sports Career Management.

Since its inception, You First has been dedicated to offering top-notch talent representation services to athletes, entertainers, and brands worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, the company has established itself as a trusted partner in the sports and entertainment industry.

By joining forces with A-Group Sports Career Management, You First is poised to enhance its offerings and expand its reach within the European market.

The Lincoln Africa Desk is re-launching, strengthening its commitment to Talent development across the African continent. With Aude Badran-Delpech joining the team, the initiative aims to connect top Talent with career opportunities in this dynamic and fast-growing market.

Based in Morocco, the Lincoln Africa Desk offers local expertise, global reach, and tailored recruitment solutions to support both professionals and businesses.

This milestone marks a new chapter in expanding access to professional growth across Africa.

This year, Cooper Fitch surveyed key decision-makers in more than 1,000 organizations across the Gulf region. The survey asked 11 confidential questions that focused on recruitment activity, organizational headcount, and salary trends in 2023 and 2024.

Read the full report here.

For the 7th consecutive year, Lincoln is included in Les Echos x Statista's list of the top 250 recruitment firms.

Lincoln is rated "excellent, much higher than average" in the Best Executive Search Firms category.

To be ranked among the best in the industry, the following metrics are considered: the likelihood of recommendation, the quality and selection of positions and candidates offered, service and communication, and the length of the recruitment process. Read the list of award winners here.

GammaUX has expanded and opened a new office in Madrid.

The Madrid office will be led by Alexandra Macias, a Spanish woman who has spent more than 10 years in Israel, utilizing her entrepreneurial spirit, multicultural education, extensive experience in the technology scene, and strategic, commercial, and operational thinking.

DQS Consulting is a prominent company with extensive experience in cutting-edge technology solutions, specializing in services related to ERP/CRM, Systems and Networks, Development & QA, Project Development, and Cybersecurity. Their primary focus revolves around using Microsoft technology to drive digital transformation in businesses across various sectors.

This partnership represents a strategic step for us, expanding our capabilities and presence in the highly sought-after scientific and technological talent community.

We are confident that this new chapter will allow us to grow and further strengthen our position in the technology market.

You First continues to expand its diversification and international presence by joining forces with MOTHERSHIP, Germany's leading agency specializing in video game and digital entertainment marketing. 

MOTHERSHIP was founded in 2013 by Christian Hofbauer and Stefan Hinz and became an industry leader with headquarters in Cologne, additional offices in Berlin and Munich, and a team of more than 20 highly skilled professionals.

For You First, this step highlights its commitment to continue to execute its strategy in Europe, in a rising gaming sector where there are many growth opportunities for both parties.

This is a significant milestone in the professional journey of Caroline de La Cochetière, Anouk Van De Velde, Ophelie Marchal, and Carole Guillet, reflecting their expertise and the value they bring to Lincoln.

As partners, they will play a critical role in shaping Lincoln's international future and ensuring its success.

Whyz Executive Search has won two prestigious awards in the annual Dutch MT1000 survey. For the third year in a row, they have been voted Best Executive Search Firm and Best Company overall in Professional Services of the Netherlands.

As these prizes are rewarded by an independent broad market consultation, it is a true honor and a reward for the continuous hard work of the team at Whyz Executive Search.