Since 2007
500+ senior mandates
4 CEE markets
Selected: Germany · UK
When clients involve Menity
Leadership changes we advise on
Clients involve Menity when a senior leader is leaving, the business needs different capabilities, ownership changes or an appointment requires regulatory assessment.
Succession and confidential replacement
When a CEO or C-level leader is leaving, or a replacement must be prepared confidentially.
Growth, transformation and underperformance
When expansion, restructuring or missed targets change what the business needs from its leadership.
Ownership change and post-M&A realignment
When an acquisition or new owner changes reporting lines, responsibilities or the composition of the leadership team.
Regulated and scrutinised appointments
When appointability and timing are shaped by national competent authorities, ECB requirements, the EASA framework or security clearance.
How we support the decision
Search and advisory for senior appointments
Sector context
Aviation & Aerospace · Financial Services · Technology & Telecoms · Industrial & Automotive
Partner accountability
The partner in the first conversation remains accountable
Every engagement is led directly by Vladimír Janík or Peter Nemčok, Co-Founders and Managing Partners. The responsible partner remains involved from the first conversation through the final decision.
The responsible partner is supported by Menity’s research and market intelligence team.
Standards and affiliations
AmCham Slovakia member since 2018 · Diversity Charter Slovakia signatory since 2023 · Code of Conduct
Mandate perspectives
Selected executive search mandates
Examples of completed executive search mandates. Client names remain confidential.
Aviation
CTO in an EASA-regulated environment
CTO for a European operator in an EASA-regulated environment. The role required acceptance by the competent authority, so we screened eligibility before the shortlist, not after the offer. 4 of 5 shortlisted candidates already held nominated-person status elsewhere.
Technology
Regional AI and Data Science leadership
A regional appointment to develop and implement an AI and Data Science strategy across 8 CEE countries, with a focus on B2C markets. Three of the four candidates assessed were not on the job market and were not seeking a new role. Menity identified and approached the appointed candidate directly.
Automotive
CEE Operations Director
An Operations Director appointment supporting manufacturing expansion in 5 CEE countries following M&A. The board’s initial brief focused on a group-level profile. Menity recommended prioritising hands-on experience managing production teams on the factory floor.
CEO Perspective · September 2026
“Which hiring, promotion or exit decision would you approach differently today — and what changed your judgement?”
One question.
One CEO.
One perspective.
Radoslav Kopka
Managing Director, PERI Slovensko
In conversation with Peter Nemčok
Interviews with CEOs and senior executives
Leaders Talk
Menity’s partners interview CEOs and senior executives across CEE about business decisions, managing teams and organisational change.
HR Director Commercial &
Enabling Functions, CEE
Molson Coors
From the practice
Articles on executive search and leadership
Analysis and practice-based observations on CEE leadership, role requirements candidate assessment, executive pay and diversity in senior appointments.
Standards · August 2026 · Peter Nemčok · 4 min read
Diversity in executive search starts with the brief
How the mandate and its criteria shape who enters the candidate market before a shortlist is presented.
Questions before a senior mandate
What boards and CEOs usually need to know first
What makes retained executive search different from contingent recruitment?
Retained executive search is an exclusive, commissioned mandate for a defined senior appointment. The relevant leadership market is mapped and approached directly, with a Menity Managing Partner accountable from mandate definition through the final decision.
How retained search works, when to use advisory and how fees are agreed.
When should CEO & Board Advisory come before a search?
When the role, succession options or timing are unresolved, Menity helps boards compare an internal successor, an external appointment and temporary leadership before a search begins.
How are retained executive search fees structured?
For senior mandates across CEE, fees are commonly calculated at approximately one-third of the appointed executive's annual compensation, with a minimum fee applying. Menity agrees on the final fee and payment schedule before the mandate begins, based on seniority, geographic scope and complexity.