In 2025, VP Team placed a Head of People for one of Ukraine's largest internet product companies. The role required a seasoned HR leader with a strong background in talent acquisition, executive search, and the ability to build people processes from scratch in a complex, multi-functional environment.
Search Overview
The Challenge
Finding a true Head of People — not just an HR generalist — for a major Ukrainian internet company during wartime required accessing a very specific talent pool. The candidate needed experience in C-level executive search, AI-augmented HR tools, Total Rewards design, and emotional resilience to lead people functions under sustained organizational pressure.
Result
A Head of People with proven executive search and people systems expertise was placed in 42 days in Kyiv on a hybrid B2B contract.
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