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CEO Cyber Security Service Provider

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We are looking for the CEO of one of the largest Swiss cyber security service providers. The company is one of the most innovative in its market and aims to continue its strong growth, both internationally and through acquisitions. As the company is part of an international group, the CEO also leads the umbrella organisation as Managing Director. These factors make the job exciting, as growth, acquisitions, innovation and maintaining high international customer acceptance are integral parts of the role. The long-term strategic goal is to be the premium European cyber security service provider.

How you can benefit from talking to us:

  • Salary comparison, current salary to market salary
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Why is this role interesting for you?

 

Cyber security growth market

  • Growth is a key part of the company's strategy, both organically and through buy-and-build acquisitions.

 

CEO of the group

  • As CEO, you also lead the entire group and define the overall strategy. Stable funding provides security and enables growth and investment.

 

Innovation

  • The market increasingly demands innovation and new services to achieve cybersecurity, and your expertise is in demand.

 

The right portfolio

  • Customer loyalty shows that the portfolio is right. The full Protect, Detect, React and Preempt cycle is covered with appropriate solutions and services (Consulting, Managed Security Services and Cyber Defence Services).

 

Strong market position

  • This year, the company was again recognised by analysts as a leader in the cyber security market.

 

Group synergies

  • Four companies are wholly owned by the Group. This comprehensive overall portfolio creates valuable synergies.

 

Positioning of our customers

  • Market leader in cyber security and risk resilience
  • The solutions and services cover all customer needs in the area of cyber security
  • Approximately 250 employees and a high double-digit million turnover are the key figures

Role, function and supervisor

  • CEO and additionally CEO of the parent group
  • Reporting to the Board of Directors

 

Main responsibilities and focus

  • Developing and implementing the Group's vision and strategy
  • Overall management of the business
  • Stakeholder management with the Board and the private equity firm
  • Human resources management and development
  • Representation in the marketplace, with clients, in the trade media and at industry events

 

Requirements profile

  • Ideally several years of experience in the cyber security services market with a security service provider 
  • Several years of experience in people management at a senior level
  • Visionary, entrepreneurial, representative
  • Fluent in German and English
  • Knowledge of the Swiss market and ideally of Germany and Austria

 

Requirements

  • Workplace: Greater Zurich area
  • Salary package: Market-driven, above-average with full target achievement, opportunity to participate, benefits commensurate with level

Application & Contact

Erik Wirz
Erik Wirz
Managing Partner
wirz phone +41 44 515 02 60 wirz email erik.wirz@w-gruppe.com

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Recruitment Process

In an initial conversation, we will give you a detailed insight into the role, the company, the culture and your development opportunities.

After an initial conversation with the partner (headhunter), you will receive further information about the role and our client's expectations. If you are interested, please send us your documents. Wirz & Partners will draw up a longlist which will be discussed with the client. From this longlist, 4-6 candidates are selected for the shortlist.

 

Time until feedback: 2-3 weeks

If you make it to the shortlist, you will move on to the next round. During the interview with Wirz & Partners, we will get to know you professionally and personally. You will receive additional information about the client, the offering, the services, the team and the KPIs. Based on all interviews and documents, we prepare a complete dossier on you for the client, including an executive summary. These documents form the basis of the structured interview process with the client. We prepare you for the interview.

 

Duration until the interview with the client: Up to 2 weeks

The first meeting with the client is about getting to know each other on an equal footing, getting to know the people and the culture. This takes place in person at the client's location and usually lasts around an hour.

The second interview focuses on professional competencies and leadership issues. You will get to know the team, the strategy and the operational goals.

You will then receive a salary proposal and an overview of the overall offer.

 

Duration until feedback: 1-2 weeks

A de-briefing with you and the client takes place after the final meeting.

We help you negotiate the contract and clarify further details. The contract is drafted and we support the onboarding process with the client.

 

Duration until feedback: Up to 1 week

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