Built on trust, driven by conviction.
Max Maydon
After a decade in executive search at leading global firms, and having worked as head of Global Talent acquisition for a global advertising and communications group, Havas, Max founded Audacity Talent Consulting to deliver retained search with a personal, high-touch approach. Based in Paris, he partners with organisations across in France, Europe and globally to identify, secure and advise senior leaders in Finance, HR, Legal, Consulting, and Media.
Why Audacity exists
Executive search should be a partnership, not a transaction. Audacity Talent was founded on the belief that retained search — done with rigour, transparency, and deep market knowledge — delivers transformative results. Every mandate receives direct partner attention from start to finish.
A methodology built for senior hires
Deep-dive into the role, team dynamics, culture, and strategic context. We build the brief together.
Systematic market scan across our network and beyond. We identify candidates others miss.
Rigorous evaluation of competencies, motivation, and cultural fit. No CV forwarding — only vetted leaders.
Structured shortlist presentation, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding support.
The case for retained search
Retained mandates align incentives. Your search receives dedicated resource, complete confidentiality, and off-market access from day one — not after a contingency race. For senior hires where the cost of a wrong decision is measured in millions, retained search is the only serious approach.