Exparang joins forces with leading search firms for board and executive marketplace
Together with Head Agent, Aggancio, Safemind and von Feilitzen & Partners we are launching Exparang & Partners.
— A new approach to board and executive recruitment.
Exparang & Partners pairs Exparang’s mutual-matching platform — now used by more than 12,000 leaders, experts, board and interim professionals — with partner-led advisory services.
The marketplace gives companies access to a broader pool of talent. Clients can source candidates and access search advisory in one place, choosing the level of support they need — from self-service to fully managed search.
Through mutual matching, executives and experts become visible for relevant board and executive opportunities based on competence, fit and motivation — not on who they already know.
Each strategic partner brings its own specialist expertise and brand while sharing a common digital ecosystem and ambition: to advance how board and executive recruitment is conducted.
“We are proud to partner with search firms that are admired and respected across the industry. Adding their complementary advisory services to the marketplace is a major milestone in our mission to raise the standard of board and executive search in the Nordics and beyond.” — Carl Schander, CEO and co-founder of Exparang
The board and executive talent market is evolving fast, and new needs are emerging. Exparang & Partners is driving the shift towards a more transparent, meritocratic and efficient market — starting with the growing demand to professionalise board recruitment.
“Board recruitment has traditionally relied heavily on personal networks, recommendations and the market knowledge of executive search consultants. At the same time, expectations of board composition continue to rise, increasing the need to identify skills and experience beyond established networks. This partnership combines the best of both worlds.” — Pontus Andersson, CEO of Head Agent
The ambition is not to replace search advisory with an algorithm. Exparang’s technology is built to empower advisers and decision-makers to do what they do best: AI and data surface more relevant candidates and broaden the basis for decisions, while the search adviser remains responsible for understanding the company’s needs, assessing candidates and advising owners, nomination committees and boards.
“The collaboration enables us to combine our own networks and advisory expertise with Exparang’s data-driven platform — while each firm retains its specialist focus and brand identity. It will also create opportunities to further strengthen the database with leading legal expertise, enabling us to support both our candidates and clients with relevant leadership and board opportunities.” — Rosita von Feilitzen, CEO of Von Feilitzen & Partners
The strategic partnerships strengthen Exparang’s Board and Executive Marketplace through Hybrid Intelligence: AI and data-driven mutual matching combined with experienced executive search, human judgement and strategic advisory.
“Through data we extend our reach, with AI we discover hidden potential, and through human judgment we ensure the right fit. Together, that is Hybrid Intelligence — the foundation of Exparang & Partners’ approach.” — Daniel Hallqvist, CEO and Co-founder of Safemind
“Exparang has created a unique marketplace for board, executive and interim talent. This partnership further strengthens Aggancio’s ability to connect companies and owners with the right leaders — faster, more broadly and with greater precision.” — André Haug, CEO and Founder of Aggancio
Looking ahead, Exparang will expand the model through a Preferred Partner Ecosystem — a curated network of complementary specialist providers — building towards a fully integrated, one-stop offering for board, executive and interim talent needs.
About Exparang
Exparang is a digital marketplace connecting board, executive and interim roles with top-tier leaders and experts. It combines an interactive mutual-matching platform with partner-led advisory, serving as a candidate sourcing tool for clients, a discreet career agent for more than 12,000 members, and a business-generation platform for partners.
