Figures we gather ourselves.

Talent scarcity

• Pool of Pillar Two specialists in the Netherlands: 15-20 per specialism
• Pool of Transfer Pricing specialists in the Netherlands: 15-20 per specialism
• Lead time for a mid-market GC appointment: 5-10 months
• ESG Controller: a new profile, with supply still well short of CSRD demand

Replacement cost

• Unwanted senior departure (firm/advisory): EUR 250-400k
• Billable capacity recovered sooner through a fast search: EUR 150-300k
• ROI of retention versus recruitment: 5-10x

Lead times

• TSP executive search (intake to signing): 2-3 months
• Market average for executive search: 4-7 months
• Shortlist via the Impresario network: 2-3 weeks
• Role Risk Scan (one key role): 5 working days

Network

• Active senior relationships in Finance, Tax & Legal: 500+

Source: The Sourcing Partners Research, June 2026. Data based on active searches, network information and market conversations. Aggregated, no individual personal data.