Scope
Confidential search for managers and leaders in Minsk / Belarus — country or function heads, strong commercial leaders, and other roles where public ads are not enough. City context: Minsk.
When it fits
- Replacement of a sitting manager
- First local director for a foreign HQ
- Niche leadership where the market is thin
Delivery
Market mapping, direct approach, screening, interview support with HQ. Database: 50,000+ CVs. Team: 21. Fee framework: one average monthly salary of the hired candidate (about 8% of annual compensation). Belarus guarantee: 3 months. Market pay context: salary monitoring 2026.
Homepage claim we may cite: ~97% of placed candidates still working (agency wording on RU site).
CTA
Discuss a confidential search · agency@gubanova.by
Recruiter comment — Gubanova & Partners
Before we search for a manager, we need to understand which problems this person must solve so the company grows after they join.
FAQ
What is executive search in Belarus?
Executive search in Belarus is a confidential, targeted search for senior managers and key leaders who are rarely active on job boards. It usually involves mapping the market, direct approaches and deeper assessment of leadership fit. On gubanova.by this sits under headhunting for employers hiring in Minsk.
Russian pair: /uslugi/podbor-personala/headhunting/.
When should we use headhunting instead of open advertising?
Use headhunting when the role is senior or niche, when confidentiality matters, or when public ads have failed. It is slower to brief but better at reaching employed leaders. Open advertising still helps for visible mid-level roles with clear employer brand and competitive offers in Minsk.
Headhunting is the better fit when the target leaders are not applying openly.
How much does executive search cost in Belarus?
Our fee is one average monthly salary of the hired candidate (about 8% of annual compensation), payable on start. For C-level and top managers we aim to close the search in up to 1 month. Mapping runs deeper than a mid-level brief, but the fee model stays the same. A 3-month replacement guarantee applies in Belarus if probation fails. Candidates are not charged.
Ask for a written quote after the brief.