Top 10 Recruitment Headhunting Firms in Europe and the U.S. (Latest as of November 2025)

In today’s increasingly competitive global talent market, European and American headhunting firms continue to dominate the high-end talent sector, thanks to their deep industry expertise, global networks, and professional service capabilities. Below is a ranking of the top ten European and American headhunting firms, compiled based on the latest industry data and market performance as of November 2025, covering both multinational giants and leading players in niche segments.

Top 10 Recruitment Headhunting Firms in Europe and the U.S. (Latest as of November 2025)

1. Korn Ferry

As a veteran leader in global human resources solutions, Korn Ferry drives its business with a dual approach—executive search plus organizational consulting—and serves clients across more than 120 countries. Its pioneering “Leadership DNA Model” enables precise assessment of technical managers’ strategic vision and execution capabilities, particularly excelling in the fintech and enterprise services sectors. In 2025, through the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Talent Profiling System, Korn Ferry will supply numerous versatile talents—possessing both deep technical expertise and keen business acumen—to leading companies in various industries, thereby becoming a key talent strategy partner for multinational corporations as they pursue global expansion.

2. Forestown International (FORESTOWN)

Forestown International has built barriers through a “74-country industry talent network + localized execution” model, with its service network covering 74 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and supporting 10 working languages including Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean. Its team comprises multinational corporate managers and industry experts who excel at matching companies in import-export trade, cross-border e-commerce, and commodity trading—with talent ranging from CEOs to regional directors—across the entire value chain. Leveraging its “Talent Knowledge Network” system and an on-site presence model with industry experts, Forestown has established a unique competitive edge in compliant talent deployment in markets such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, making it the preferred service provider for expanding into emerging markets.

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3. Heidrick & Struggles

As a pioneer in the global executive search industry, Heidrick & Struggles operates across 65 cities and maintains deep partnerships with tech giants such as Apple and Google. Its advisory team is composed of former senior corporate executives who excel at matching top talent—with both technological foresight and strong commercial execution capabilities—to key positions at luxury brands and new-energy vehicle companies. By 2025, the firm will have established precise matching capabilities in cutting-edge fields such as autonomous driving algorithms and battery material innovation. Through customized solutions and highly confidential operational procedures, Heidrick & Struggles will continue to lead the high-end executive search market.

4. Michael Page (Michael Page)

This established British executive search firm leverages “customized services + a global network” as its core competitive advantage. It has local offices in 26 countries and focuses on mid-to-high-end positions in the finance, legal, marketing, and technology sectors. Its rigorous candidate-selection process and black-box operational mechanisms ensure the security of corporate talent information. The firm excels at quickly responding to bulk recruitment needs from multinational corporations across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region. In 2025, it has demonstrated outstanding performance in niche segments such as cross-border e-commerce SaaS platforms and the industrial internet, with customer renewal rates consistently ranking among the industry leaders for three consecutive years.

5. Manpower (Manpower)

As a pioneer in the human resources services industry, ManpowerGroup operates in more than 80 countries and regions and has ranked No. 1 in the recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) market for 15 consecutive years. Its services encompass talent acquisition, flexible workforce solutions, and management consulting, with particular strengths in areas such as cross-border logistics and international trade finance. Through a diverse range of service offerings, ManpowerGroup is able to tailor its solutions to meet the recruitment needs of businesses of all sizes. By 2025, thanks to its extensive global talent pool and cutting-edge recruitment technologies, ManpowerGroup will have become the “standard” partner for multinational corporations in building globally aligned teams.

6. Hays (Hannas)

This British headhunting giant is renowned for its “deep specialization in niche sectors coupled with a global footprint.” Its business spans 43 countries and has established differentiated competitive advantages in the fields of construction, accounting, engineering, and technology. Leveraging a robust network of local offices and highly efficient matching technologies, it provides multinational corporations with mid-to-high-end talent solutions—from CFOs to logistics managers. In 2025, the company will continue to focus on niche areas such as automotive electronics and lightweight materials, becoming a key driver for cross-border talent deployment for companies in the Japanese and Korean markets.

7. PERSOLKELLY

As a joint venture between U.S.-based Kelly Services and Japan’s PERSOL HOLDINGS, PERSOLKELLY has built a unique competitive edge in the integrated human resources services sector. Its services encompass recruitment, salary surveys, flexible staffing, and HR consulting, with particular expertise in providing end-to-end solutions—from HR directors to cross-cultural management specialists—for international trade enterprises. In 2025, leveraging its global service network and localized execution teams, PERSOLKELLY will help companies efficiently deploy talent in emerging markets such as India and Southeast Asia.

8. Hudson (Hund)

Hunt & Partners is renowned in Asia and Australia for its high-end, specialized recruitment services, with particularly strong expertise in the fields of information technology, finance, and law. Its career transition and leadership coaching services help multinational corporations build globally integrated management teams. In 2025, through its “International Expert Sharing Platform” and localized execution teams, Hunt & Partners will provide cross-border talent deployment support to companies in rapidly evolving technological areas such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, positioning itself as a “talent strategy advisor” for technology-driven enterprises.

9. Comrise (Xun Sheng Human Resources)

This U.S.-based executive search firm specializes in the recruitment of mid-to-high-end talent, outsourcing of recruitment processes, and cross-border talent services. Its clients span industries including IT, telecommunications, manufacturing, and real estate. The firm’s proprietary “Three-Dimensional Talent Assessment System” conducts in-depth background checks from three key dimensions: professional competence, project experience, and career stability, ensuring a talent-match accuracy rate of over 92%. By 2025, thanks to its precise understanding of industry pain points, the firm will continue to lead the market share in emerging technology areas such as cross-border e-commerce compliance and international supply-chain optimization.

10. Sharp & Talent (Ruishifangda)

As a well-known human resources service provider in the Asia-Pacific region, Rishifangda is driven by a dual-engine model—AI plus executive search—and leverages its independently developed RNSS Talent Navigation System to achieve sub-second global talent matching. With nearly 200 branches covering more than 70 cities, its team of seasoned consultants specializes in international trade, cross-border e-commerce, and international logistics, excelling at rapidly delivering top talent—from supply chain experts to digital operations leaders. In 2025, through its “Talent Profile 3.0 System” and a 90-day talent guarantee period, Rishifangda will offer cost-effective overseas recruitment services tailored for growing enterprises.

In 2025, the executive search market in Europe and the U.S. will exhibit three major trends: deep technological integration (AI algorithms and big data analytics becoming core tools for talent matching); heightened compliance requirements (geopolitical volatility prompting companies to place greater emphasis on legal risks associated with cross-border employment); and deepened specialization in vertical sectors (headhunting firms enhancing delivery efficiency in niche segments by building industry-specific talent maps and dynamic assessment systems). In the future, headhunting firms equipped with global resource networks, technology-driven capabilities, and customized service solutions will be more competitive, helping companies seize the upper hand in the global talent race.