Top-Tier Recruitment Agency Providing Clients in Lyon with Exceptional Candidates










As a leading recruitment agency in Lyon, we assist businesses and start-ups in sourcing, attracting, screening, and retaining candidates for available positions. Our extensive experience in executive search and in-depth knowledge of the local job market allow us to deliver a shortlist of highly skilled professionals who meet or exceed the specific hiring needs of our clients.
As the country’s second-wealthiest city, it contributes significantly to Europe’s economy. In such a fiercely competitive market, it is crucial for any company to recruit the right executives to ensure prosperity.
The city’s executive talent market is made up of a metropolitan area with a GDP of €80 billion and a population of 2.3 million. It is the country’s second-largest economy and the best place in Europe for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to do business. There are more than 300 life sciences companies in the Lyon Biopôle cluster.
Sanofi (operations), Groupe SEB, bioMérieux, Renault Trucks, and April Group are some of the biggest employers in the city. These companies work in fields like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, textiles, food and drink, and digital. There is a lot of need in the city for leaders in pharmaceutical research and development, biotech, and digital health.
Software Company
Semiconductor Manufacturer
Retail Corporation
Insurance Company
Real Estate Development Firm
Shipping and Freight Company
Consumer Electronics Company
Chemical Manufacturing Firm
Hospitality Group

As a top recruitment agency in Lyon, our team of seasoned headhunters pride themselves in spending time to carefully assess each candidate and ensure the professionals we place integrate well into the company culture and thrive in the position.
Part of what makes our services successful is our recruitment process, which we’ve developed so it takes into account nuances that can be overlooked by a generic approach. These include the demands of the role, the company’s leadership structure, industry expectations, and the qualities candidates will need to succeed alongside their existing team. By considering these factors alongside technical ability, we can see how well a talent would fit the realities of the position.
At the start of every job search, our specialised consultants sit with the client and relevant stakeholders to establish the expectations of the role, including the expertise and values they want in an ideal candidate and the talent gaps they hope to fill. Once those parameters are established, we follow with a meticulous search for the best and most suited candidates.
A key factor in our success is our commitment to reducing bias throughout the process. Candidates are assessed against the same role-specific criteria, with our recruitment consultants focusing on a potential candidate’s relevant experience, leadership ability, and suitability for the position. Using these clearly defined requirements also helps us keep all evaluations consistent and evidence-based.
Each individual is hand-picked and undergoes an exhaustive screening process, during which our team verifies their references and checks their background for criminal records.
Once we have ensured that the professionals we recommend are fully qualified for the position, we can provide our clients with a shortlist to choose from.

Apart from employing strategic solutions and our market knowledge, we also leverage our connections and utilize our international network of professionals to fill job vacancies and serve clients with diverse needs globally.
Our firm has many years of experience finding candidates across a wide range of industries. We work with organizations in banking and financial services, biotechnology, education, environmental technologies, fashion and retail, and the food industry.
Outside of business sectors, our experience extends to healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, pharmaceutical, software development, and tourism. We understand that leadership requirements can differ considerably between sectors, which is why we take the demands of each specific industry into account and adapt our personalized approach to every assignment.
As a professional recruitment firm, we are committed to providing the ideal candidate for each available position. Some of the roles we fill include:

Our recruitment agency and leadership advisory firm is recognized as a world leader in headhunting for our swift, top-quality services and great results. Our team specializes in finding professionals with the ability to succeed in their prospective roles and guide the organization to new heights.
We have access to a broad network of candidates eager to advance their careers by joining the right organization. With our detailed screening process, we ensure that each organization we serve is matched with its ideal talent.
Another key aspect of our approach to recruitment is our unparalleled dedication to workplace diversity. We strive for inclusivity by recruiting talented individuals from varied backgrounds, solely based on their skills and proficiency.
We are also known for creating long-term relationships with our clients. We offer support throughout the hiring process, as well as continued support to ensure maximum employee retention rates. Part of this support is our 365-day replacement program. Should a new hire leave the position or fail to meet expectations within a year of their start date, we can perform a replacement search at no additional cost.
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"The team nailed our search for a CTO in the city's crowded tech scene. They didn't send us any generic candidates, and they focused on leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments. Their vetting process was so thorough that we were able to cut weeks off our timeline. The hire has already accelerated our product roadmap in ways we didn't think possible here."
- Claire D., HR Manager (Tech Startups)
"I was hesitant to outsource our Head of Manufacturing search, but Keller Executive Search made it so worth it. The consultants asked about team dynamics we hadn't even considered and found someone who gets the city's industrial ecosystem. They've improved cross-department collaboration almost immediately."
- Antoine L., Director of Talent Strategy
"They found us a finance director when other agencies kept recycling the same profiles. Their understanding of the business culture meant candidates arrived pre-briefed on local challenges. The new hire has stabilized our budget, and they've identified issues we'd overlooked for years. Honestly, their team made a daunting process feel straightforward."
- Élodie P., Chief Administrative Officer