Challenge

Our client embarked on its strategic expansion into Switzerland, aiming to establish a local hub combining engineering, product, and operational leadership. The company needed a Country Director who could act as the first senior leader on the ground—building the Swiss organization while aligning tightly with global headquarters. The role required deep fintech infrastructure expertise, regulatory fluency, and strong leadership across distributed teams.

Solution

Rockstar Recruiting worked with the client to define the Country Director role as both a market-entry and scaling position. We mapped senior fintech leaders across Switzerland and Europe with experience in bank-grade infrastructure, regulated products, and cross-border leadership. The search prioritized candidates capable of acting as a strategic bridge between the Swiss ecosystem and US headquarters.

Our engagement included:

• Executive market mapping across Switzerland and Europe
• Targeted outreach through Rockstar’s fintech leadership network
• Meeting Hiring Manager & recruiting stakeholders onsite in the US
• Coordination of cross-border interview processes with US stakeholders
• Advisory on organizational setup, scope definition, and growth roadmap

Results

After a challenging search and interview process, we placed the Country Director Switzerland. He now leads the Swiss hub, overseeing local operations, engineering, and product leadership. Under his leadership, Switzerland has become a core pillar of the company’s European growth strategy.

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