The mazi way
At Mazi, we believe that putting good people at the heart of every business decision is the key to unlocking true value. Our guiding philosophy is simple: when you prioritise people, success will naturally follow.
what's in a name?
Derived from the Greek word for "Together," MAZI encapsulates the essence of our business – uniting top-tier People Leaders with forward-thinking organisations to drive success and positive change.
In executive search, relationships and cultural alignment are paramount. MAZI represents our belief that we are stronger together, creating synergies that lead to long-term growth. It is our mission to revolutionise senior people leadership and our vision is a world where people and businesses thrive together, united by purpose and empowered by emotionally intelligent leadership.
Ultimately, MAZI represents what we stand for: unity, partnership, and the collective effort to drive transformative change in the fast-growing tech ecosystem and beyond.
Mazi = 'together'
who we work with
We help trailblazing companies from all sectors across EMEA and the US with their People Leadership needs. As specialists, we've earned a reputation as the trusted go-to partners for CPO recruitment needs. This is because we're dedicated to hiring, empowering, and advocating for people leaders who can drive positive change and growth within their organisations.
Michael wax
Co-Founder & CEO
"Sim has an incredible knack for representing our company, often pitching it even better than the founders themselves. Her energy is infectious, making every project more exciting and engaging.
I’d wholeheartedly recommend working with Sim because of her swift responsiveness and deep understanding of what a company needs to succeed. Additionally, her extensive network is a tremendous asset, opening doors and creating opportunities that are invaluable for any team or project."
I’d wholeheartedly recommend working with Sim because of her swift responsiveness and deep understanding of what a company needs to succeed. Additionally, her extensive network is a tremendous asset, opening doors and creating opportunities that are invaluable for any team or project."
DIRK Hörig
Co-Founder & CEO
"I’d recommend working with Sim and her team. They have an amazing network of Senior People Leaders, came with strong recommendations from my peers and delivered fast results within an ambitious international search process."
Conor O'loughlin
Founder & CEO, Glofox (ABC Fitness)
"Sim was like an extended member of our team. She took the time to deeply understand our team, our culture, and even our industry. This was the best run process I have ever had.
The result achieved was phenomenal and surpassed my expectations. The candidates were generally exceptional, the chosen one went on to be a game changer for our business.
I could not recommend her highly enough!"
The result achieved was phenomenal and surpassed my expectations. The candidates were generally exceptional, the chosen one went on to be a game changer for our business.
I could not recommend her highly enough!"
Oliver T. Neumann
Founder & Co-CEO
"Sim knows her playing field. Who are the relevant people leaders at the relevant companies, who might be interested in pursuing a new opportunity, who are their number twos, and who of them might be willing to step up. This guidance is immensely helpful, to understand the broader market and to define the target persona in better alignment with the company goals.
What I respect most is that Sim encouraged me to build my own perspective on the role that I was envisioning. She will help you understand how to distinguish good from great.
She will open doors for you, that you can’t open yourself."
What I respect most is that Sim encouraged me to build my own perspective on the role that I was envisioning. She will help you understand how to distinguish good from great.
She will open doors for you, that you can’t open yourself."
SIMONE MAINI
CEO
"Sim totally changed my understanding of what it was to work with an executive recruiter. She had a huge appetite for information that would help shape the search: about our company, me and how I worked and previous lessons learned. She really knows her craft and this is reflected in the fact she’s the only search partner I’ve gone back to and worked with not twice but three times.
She’s also a dream to communicate with - she makes the process seamless. Lastly, whenever Sim told me she thought I was wrong about a candidate on first look, I always paid attention and it has ultimately paid dividends for our business."
She’s also a dream to communicate with - she makes the process seamless. Lastly, whenever Sim told me she thought I was wrong about a candidate on first look, I always paid attention and it has ultimately paid dividends for our business."
Jamie EDwards
VP Talent
"Sim's expertise, consultative approach, and incredibly strong ability to get up to speed quickly on your business and context meant that she was able to go much further than finding someone who fits a role brief: Sim helped us solve a business problem with the best talent. Not many people in search can combine these sorts of acumen to do that, and I would highly recommend Sim as a search partner."
CHARLotte eaton
Chief People Officer
"Sim's knowledge of the people agenda and wider community is second to none. She's invested many years in getting to know the right talent in the right places and has an extensive network.
I've experienced her work both candidate side, but also client side, and it's always been tremendously positive. Sim takes time to get to know people, she invests in relationships, she is super smart, incredibly kind, and honest - someone I would always trust to get the job done to the highest standard."
I've experienced her work both candidate side, but also client side, and it's always been tremendously positive. Sim takes time to get to know people, she invests in relationships, she is super smart, incredibly kind, and honest - someone I would always trust to get the job done to the highest standard."
LAURA ATTERWILL
Director of Talent
"Sim is a breath of fresh air to work with. She is passionate about the role of people leaders and invests in nurturing a community of exceptional talent such that when a search arises, she has a unique understanding of candidate motivations and fit to a situation or leadership team.
Having worked with her across four portfolio companies, Sim understands the needs of investors and is not afraid to take more sceptical CEOs on the journey to understand the value a strategic CPO can deliver. She is thorough and detailed but also has a precise approach to dissecting requirements and assessing for cultural fit. I look forward to continuing our partnership."
Having worked with her across four portfolio companies, Sim understands the needs of investors and is not afraid to take more sceptical CEOs on the journey to understand the value a strategic CPO can deliver. She is thorough and detailed but also has a precise approach to dissecting requirements and assessing for cultural fit. I look forward to continuing our partnership."
IMER cakiroglu
Chief Operating Officer
"Sim is by far the best Exec Search in the market. She is a thought leader in the Tech and SaaS space; exceptionally well researched and well networked. Sim is such a champion of the CPO / People Leader. She sees this demographic as stand out talent for the future and believes our roles can and will become the next generation of CEOs!
Sim is my first point of call. For those who have an opportunity to work with Sim, I have no doubt you'll see the same value I have over many years."
Sim is my first point of call. For those who have an opportunity to work with Sim, I have no doubt you'll see the same value I have over many years."
AVALON LEE-BACON
Director of Talent
"What I remember most about working with Sim is her authenticity, deep expertise, network of People leaders who trust her and value her guidance, and her thoughtful, considered and collaborative working style. The reasons I’d recommend working with Sim are her deep, authentic and trusted relationships with People leaders, her authenticity, and the commitment to and care for the work she does."
Jane reddin
Partner
"Sim delivers with care and passion, every time. She’s dedicated to her craft and I’m utterly inspired by the way she serves our community."
how we work
discover
We immerse ourselves in your world, engaging with key stakeholders to understand your organisation's values, challenges, and aspirations. We work with you to define the core competencies of your CPO role and clarify expectations.
This enables us to dive into your needs and onboard your team effectively. By gathering crucial insights, we curate a personalised search strategy optimised for success, efficiency, and experience, ensuring alignment with your unique goals.
engAGE
Our deep-rooted relationships within the CPO community allow us to identify and engage with top-tier talent that meets your specific requirements. Our experience means we know what “good” looks like. We conduct initial interviews to assess alignment and potential, keeping you informed every step of the way.
decide
As you enter the final phase of the search, we remain right beside you and continue to provide personalised guidance and fast/live support. We assist with final interviews, gather and share meaningful feedback, and provide decision-making challenge and advice.
Once you've identified your ideal CPO, we conduct formal referencing and work with you to ensure a smooth offer process, successful closure and importantly equip you with the insights needed for effective onboarding.
WHO WE ARE
We aren’t all things to all people. With decades of experience working specifically and closely with disruptive, high-growth startups and scale-ups, our team of seasoned experts understands the challenges and opportunities you face in building exceptional teams. We know the early decisions you make can be the difference between success and failure, and we're committed to providing you with targeted support at every step of your journey.