Ich habe das Career Checkpoint Consulting mit André als durchwegs angenehm, professionell und strukturiert erlebt. Zudem war das Coaching nicht nur informativ, sondern vor allem individuell auf meine Bedürfnisse abgestimmt – stets aufschlussreich und praxisnah. Meine Erwartungen wurden in jeder Phase erfüllt. Eine klare Empfehlung für alle, die ihre berufliche Entwicklung gezielt voranbringen möchten.

When I was searching for a new role, a former colleague highly recommended André to me—and I’m truly glad I followed that advice.

André supported me in a unique and impactful way. He didn’t just help me look for a job; he helped me explore what type of company and role would truly align with my profile and ambitions. What impressed me most was how he encouraged thinking beyond the obvious—considering entirely different industries and roles I might not have looked at on my own, yet where my skills could thrive.

Thanks to his deep expertise in headhunting, André helped me set the right expectations from the start: it’s a journey, and you need to be prepared when the right opportunity shows up. His approach is both strategic and deeply human.

André is professional, hardworking, and brings a lightness to the process with his great sense of humor. He always had a story, situation, or image to share that brought clarity and positivity—especially valuable during moments of doubt or uncertainty.

Because of all this, I can wholeheartedly recommend André to anyone navigating a job search or career transition. His guidance, insight, and energy make a real difference.

I had the pleasure of working with André during my job search. His empathy and dedication to individualized coaching made a significant difference in my transition. André truly took the time to understand my goals and provided invaluable support, which helped me successfully navigate the job market and secure a position that aligns with my career aspirations!

Das Coaching mit André Belleville schafft Struktur, motiviert und eröffnet neue Perspektiven. Es hilft dabei, Klarheit über persönliche Stärken, berufliche Ziele und individuelle Werte zu gewinnen. Gemeinsam werden massgeschneiderte Strategien entwickelt und das Selbstvertrauen gestärkt.

Dank seiner tiefen Kenntnisse des Arbeitsmarkts und eines breiten Netzwerks vermittelt André Belleville praxisnahes Wissen und aktuelle Methoden, die heute im Arbeitsmarkt gefragt sind. Darüber hinaus werden die Bewerbungsunterlagen professionell überarbeitet und Vorstellungsgespräche für einen souveränen Auftritt gezielt vorbereitet.

International Technology Company | CEO Appointment
Confidential company description
An international technology company developing cutting-edge software for the data-center industry. The company required a new CEO capable of leading its next stage of international growth in a technologically sophisticated, increasingly competitive market.
Mandate outcome: CEO appointed within 12 weeks from signed search mandate to signed candidate contract.

What was your experience of the search?
What surprised us most was the combination of speed and quality. We had expected that one would have to come at the expense of the other, but that simply wasn't the case. Within a very short period, we were meeting candidates we could genuinely imagine leading the company successfully.
Was speed the biggest differentiator?
Initially, yes, because twelve weeks from the mandate's signature to a signed CEO is hard to ignore. But ultimately, the more impressive aspect was the shortlist itself. The problem wasn't finding one candidate we could accept. The difficult part was deciding among several people we considered genuinely capable of doing the job. That's a very different problem to have.
What felt different from a conventional executive search?
The discussion went beyond experience, titles, and whether someone had already done the exact same job elsewhere. There was much more emphasis on understanding where our company was headed, what kind of leader would thrive in that environment, and which qualities would matter as the business evolved. The search felt less like filling a CEO vacancy and more like making a strategic leadership decision.
What was the result?
We appointed our preferred candidate twelve weeks after signing the mandate. The speed was exceptional. But we would work with Belleville again because of the judgment shown in the candidates, not simply because of how quickly they were presented.

Confidentiality note: Company identities and identifying details have been withheld. The interview wording below is reconstructed from the substance of client feedback and mandate outcomes and edited for clarity; it is not a verbatim transcript.

International Insurance Company | Chief Digital Officer
Confidentiality note: Company identities and identifying details have been withheld. The interview wording below is reconstructed from the substance of client feedback and mandate outcomes and edited for clarity; it is not a verbatim transcript.

Confidential company description
A major insurance organization seeking a Chief Digital Officer to accelerate its digital transformation. The company had previously worked with established executive search providers and therefore had a clear benchmark against which to assess the mandate.
You had worked with executive search firms before. What was different this time?
The biggest difference was that we never felt the mandate was being handed from one person to another. The person who discussed and challenged the mandate with us was also the one searching the market, interviewing the executives, evaluating them, and staying involved through the final contract discussions. There was continuity from beginning to end.
Why did that matter?
Because nothing was lost between stages. The understanding developed during the first discussions about our business remained intact when candidates were assessed later. There wasn't a senior partner in the first meeting and then a completely different team interpreting what had been said. The judgment stayed with the mandate.
How deep was Belleville's involvement?
End to end. From negotiating and shaping the mandate through market research and candidate interviews to designing the case-study exercise, assessing not only current capability but also future potential, and ultimately supporting the contract negotiations. We had not experienced that degree of personal ownership with previous search firms.
How did the results compare?
Both the speed and the quality were significantly higher than what we had experienced before. But the real differentiator was probably the combination of those results with one person's involvement throughout the entire process. We weren't purchasing access to a search organization. We were purchasing continuity of judgment.

Confidentiality note: Company identities and identifying details have been withheld. The interview wording below is reconstructed from the substance of client feedback and mandate outcomes and edited for clarity; it is not a verbatim transcript.

International Health Care Group | Group CEO

Confidential company description
An international Health Care organization was searching for its next Group CEO. The mandate required an executive capable not only of managing the existing business but also of leading the company through its next stage of development. The first longlist produced an unexpected reaction: none of the candidates were currently CEOs.
What was your first reaction when you saw the longlist?
If we're completely candid, we're irritated. We had commissioned a CEO search and received a longlist of candidates, none of whom were currently CEOs. Our immediate question was: why aren't we seeing CEOs?
What changed your mind?
The presentation of the first candidate. Instead of simply walking us through the CV, Belleville explained the person's trajectory: where the executive had started, why they had been entrusted with each successive responsibility, what the progression revealed about their learning ability and appetite, what they had already demonstrated, and what that trajectory meant in relation to what our business would require of its next CEO. Suddenly we were looking at the CV completely differently.
And then the rest of the longlist made sense?
Exactly. Once we understood how the candidates were being assessed, the absence of the CEO title was no longer the issue. We weren't being shown people who lacked CEO experience. We were being shown executives whose capabilities and trajectories suggested that the CEO role was the logical next step. It completely changed the conversation.
Did you ultimately appoint one of those candidates?
Yes. That was probably the greatest demonstration of the value of the process. The person we ultimately appointed is someone we would almost certainly never have considered in our own search. A conventional process based primarily on current title might never have put that executive in front of us. Belleville didn't simply find us a candidate. They changed how we looked at executive potential.
What did you take away from the mandate?
That the safest-looking candidate is not necessarily the one with the greatest probability of future success. We initially wanted someone who already looked like our next CEO. What we actually needed was someone capable of becoming the right CEO for where the company was headed. That distinction was significant.

Confidentiality note: Company identities and identifying details have been withheld. The interview wording below is reconstructed from the substance of client feedback and mandate outcomes and edited for clarity; it is not a verbatim transcript.

Chief Business Architect

Confidential company description
There was no vacancy. The executive entering Belleville's Reverse Headhunting process had previously served as both Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Sales Officer. Rather than searching for another CMO or CSO role, the process began with a different question: what business problem could this unusual combination of experience solve?
What was your initial reaction when Belleville approached you?
Skepticism. We weren't recruiting. There was no open executive position, so our initial reaction was to ask: why are we discussing a candidate? It was the reverse of how we were accustomed to working with executive search firms.
So why did you keep the conversation going?
Surprisingly little of the initial conversation was about the executive. We started talking about our business. One issue kept emerging: marketing and sales were still operating too much as separate organizations. Demand generation sat in the middle. Lead generation spanned both organizations. Conversion crossed them again. But nobody truly owned the complete commercial architecture.
Where did the executive become relevant?
Only after we had properly articulated the problem did the candidate's background become extremely interesting. Here was someone who had actually operated on both sides of the divide - first in marketing and then in sales. They didn't understand the relationship conceptually. They had lived both perspectives.
But there wasn't a position for this person.
Correct. That was probably the moment we understood the methodology. The question wasn't, 'Which existing vacancy can we fit this executive into?' It was, 'If this business problem matters, what leadership capability do we need to solve it?' We realized the role we needed didn't actually exist.
What happened?
We created it: Chief Business Architect. The position sits deliberately between marketing and sales, with the mandate to break down traditional silos and build a much more integrated approach to demand creation, lead generation, and commercial conversion.
Would that position have existed without this process?
Probably not. We would have continued optimizing marketing and sales separately because that was how the organization was structured. Seeing an executive whose career spanned both functions forced us to look at the problem differently.
What changed your opinion of Reverse Headhunting?
Initially, it felt counterintuitive because there was no vacancy. By the end, that was precisely the point. Traditional executive search would have waited until we created a position and then searched for someone to fill it. This process helped us identify a leadership need we had not yet defined - and then introduced an executive uniquely equipped to address it.

Confidentiality note: Company identities and identifying details have been withheld. The interview wording below is reconstructed from the substance of client feedback and mandate outcomes and edited for clarity; it is not a verbatim transcript.

Security Software Company | CFO Appointment
Confidential company description
An international software technology company specializing in security software solutions. The management board had just been informed, without prior notice, that its CFO had resigned. The timing was particularly critical: the company was involved in several M&A processes, including acquisitions and strategic investments, and needed continuity in financial leadership without a prolonged transition.
Why did you consider Reverse Headhunting instead of a conventional executive search?
Time was the immediate issue. A traditional search could easily have taken six months, and a strong CFO might have required another six months' notice. We simply did not have a year. We had heard that Belleville's Reverse Headhunting process could provide access to a pre-qualified CFO ready to enter discussions immediately, so we were willing to explore it.
Were you comfortable with the idea from the beginning?
No. We were skeptical. In a traditional executive search, we would expect a longlist and reassurance that the market had been comprehensively mapped. We would know that all relevant CFO candidates had at least been considered. Being introduced to a single executive from a pre-qualified pool felt very different. Our concern was clear: without a benchmark, how would we know this was the best candidate rather than simply an available one?
What changed that perception?
The first briefing conversation. Very quickly, the discussion shifted from a candidate presentation to a business discussion. Belleville understood why this CFO appointment mattered in the context of our M&A activity, the company's pace, and the leadership environment the person would be entering. It was clear we were speaking with someone who had sat in an executive seat and understood that a CFO cannot be selected based on functional finance knowledge alone.
What did Belleville assess beyond the candidate's technical CFO capability?
Fit at a much deeper level. Could this person operate at our pace? How much challenge would our management culture tolerate? Could the candidate take over seamlessly while still bringing a new perspective to financial leadership? Would the person understand our company DNA rather than trying to transplant a model from elsewhere? That was where the value became clear. The discussion was about the future success of the business, not simply whether the candidate could perform the finance function.
Did you still feel you were missing the security of a conventional longlist?
As the process continued, the candidate we were introduced to made sense from the first conversation through the subsequent interviews and ultimately the case study. Each stage confirmed the original assessment rather than exposing gaps in it. The absence of a traditional longlist stopped feeling like a limitation because the quality of the match itself became the benchmark.
What was the outcome?
The executive presented through the Reverse Headhunting process became the candidate we advanced throughout the mandate. The process gave us access to a pre-qualified senior finance leader at the moment we urgently needed one, without compromising the depth of assessment we would expect from a high-quality executive search.
How would you describe the value of Reverse Headhunting after experiencing it?
For a critical executive role below the CEO level, particularly when time matters, we found it an extremely valuable and innovative approach. The speed was remarkable, but it did not come at the expense of quality. What impressed us was the combination of immediate access, business understanding, and the confidence to recommend one executive because the fit had already been thought through. It felt less like receiving an available candidate and more like being introduced to someone selected specifically for the situation we were in.

I have had the privilege of working with and knowing André as an executive coach over several years, during which time his guidance has been instrumental in my development as a senior leader. Through a trust-based coaching relationship, I gained deep clarity on my true strengths, leadership differentiators, and the factors that distinguish my impact at the executive level.

The coaching significantly strengthened my ability to lead effectively in complex and high-pressure situations, enhancing my self-awareness, judgement, and behavioral consistency. Equally important, it sharpened my ability to elevate others - building stronger leadership teams, fostering accountability, and enabling sustainable performance.

Ich habe kürzlich bei André ein kompaktes dreistündiges Format "Career Checkpoint Consulting“ gebucht. Aufgrund der Kürze des Formats hatte ich nur eine einzige Zielformulierung mitgebracht. Diese wurde erreicht - und mehr! Manchmal braucht es im Leben eine nüchterne und professionelle Outside-In Perspektive - dafür ist André der richtige Ansprechpartner und noch dazu ein hervorragender Coach und Challenger. Durch seine Gabe, Klarheit in Themen und Möglichkeiten zu bringen, gelingt die Schärfung der eigenen Zielsetzung. Das Format "Career Checkpoint Consulting“ ist unbedingt zu empfehlen. Lieber André, ich danke Dir herzlich für Deine Unterstützung.!

Ich habe mit André im Rahmen eines Executive Coachings zusammengearbeitet. Seine Arbeitsweise ist klar, fokussiert und individuell abgestimmt. Er stellt die richtigen Fragen, präzise wie ein Skalpell. Das kann herausfordernd sein, aber es ist genau das, was ich mir von einem Executive Coaching erwarte. Immer mit Blick auf Wirkung und Ziel.

Das Coaching hat mir geholfen, meine Rolle als CEO und meine persönlichen Prioritäten mit neuer Klarheit zu betrachten. Besonders wertvoll war die Kombination aus Sparring und der Aufforderung zur Selbstreflexion. Diesen Spagat löst André so gut, wie ich es bisher noch von niemand anderem erlebt habe.

Ich kann die Zusammenarbeit uneingeschränkt empfehlen. André bringt eine seltene Mischung aus Erfahrung, Analyse und echtem Interesse am Menschen mit. Für Führungspersönlichkeiten, die bereit sind, sich selbst und ihr Wirken kritisch zu hinterfragen und gezielt weiterzuentwickeln.

I had several coaching sessions with André, which were very professionally organised from the beginning to the end.

Based on his vast experience and unique approach to understanding professionals and their environment, André helped me to better assess myself, my impact on others, and my own goals and ambitions.

I can recommend everyone that strives to further themselves and to maximise the impact that they make to book coaching sessions with André.

On a final note: After long days of work back when I had my coaching sessions, I really enjoyed the pleasant and amicable exchange with him.

It has been an absolute privilege working with André as my executive coach. His remarkable ability to challenge assumptions and provide fresh perspectives, honed by his extensive experience as a senior executive at Microsoft and his deep coaching practice, has been invaluable. André acts as a true strategic partner, empowering you to discover your own solutions through insightful questions and a supportive yet challenging approach. His vast experience has been a significant asset in navigating critical transitions and enhancing my strategic thinking. I wholeheartedly recommend Andre to any senior leader looking to unlock their full potential and achieve greater impact.

Ich habe das Coaching-Angebot von André in Anspruch genommen. Mit einer sehr kompakten und strukturierten Vorgehensweise hat er mich als Coach begleitet. Den UHC haben wir gemeinsam herausgearbeitet, was ein spannender Prozeß mit Perspektivwechsel und intensiver Reflektion war. Das Besondere an André ist, dass er wirklich den Menschen, die Persönlichkeit und das persönliche Ziel im Fokus hat und sich daraus auch viele weitere Entwicklungsschritte ableiten lassen. Seine Expertise aus jahrelanger Praxis, Führungserfahrung und Beratungserfahrung bringen eine hohe Qualität in den Dialog. Ich kann André sehr weiterempfehlen.

Finding and getting into a new position may be easier, if it is closer to prior experience.
In case however, we approach a new industry, a new function, or a new organizational level, this can become difficult. Self-doubt grows: What about the unknown terminology? How to significantly impact the new business? Can I manage this? Overwhelming job descriptions are not supportive. Among 50 skills and tasks there is almost certainly something we cannot cover to the full extent.
But: Such a situation is also an opportunity to re-calibrate our own compass and re-focus on our own value contribution.

It is a true fortune to have André as a coach at your side. Feedback is most helpful when the person brings a wealth of experience as André does. He also provides valuable orientation in the market and suggests completely new options. André’s feedback led to an important change in my CV document: We turned a list of tasks completed into a future offer of value delivery. Likewise, the interview preparation can be a decisive aspect. The benefit of the internal compass would be limited, if we could not make it shine at the right moment. André shows a structured approach to answer questions effectively and – even more important – ask the right questions.
I absolutely recommend the Career Checkpoint Consulting (3C) by André – whether you are in concrete search or whether your considerations are more general.
The individual sessions will clear your view on the next job or the one after the next.

Working with André brought greater clarity to my professional profile. His strong focus on me as a candidate—while always keeping the end goal in mind—made the process truly effective and valuable. I appreciated his ability to listen, ask the right questions, and guide me through a structured 3-step approach: personal discovery, defining my Unique Human Capital, and crafting a targeted search strategy. His insights on aligning company culture with my vision of a "Dream Job" were particularly helpful. The result was an assertive, authentic pitch in my own words that clearly expressed what sets me apart—and saved valuable time.

Die Zusammenarbeit mit André was sehr inspirierend und hilfreich für mich. Durch seine breite Berufserfahrung konnte er sich sehr einfach in viele Themen bzw. Situationen hineinversetzen, diese richtig einschätzen und beurteilen.
Das äusserst professionelle Coaching mit ihm hat mich zu einer eindeutigen Haltung bezüglich meiner Fähigkeiten geführt und ich kann heute sehr präzise formulieren, wo ich mich gewinnbringend, sowohl für die Firma als auch für mich, einbringen kann. Besten Dank lieber André!

Working with André from Career Checkpoint Consulting was extremely valuable for me. In just 4 hours, he provided practical, targeted and tailored guidance to meet my individual needs. I was particularly impressed by how structured and yet flexible he was in addressing my questions.
His expertise, commitment, and clear focus on results make him an outstanding mentor and coach.

I had the opportunity to work with André, and his guidance was incredibly impactful. He shared practical tools and frameworks that helped me clarify priorities, map out options, and approach decisions with more confidence. His ability to break down complex challenges into manageable steps made a real difference in how I thought about both near-term opportunities and long-term goals.

What I valued most was his coaching and mentoring style—he listens closely, asks the right questions, and pushes you to look at situations from new angles. Each session left me with clear takeaways I could immediately apply, whether it was structuring a plan, navigating a challenge, or reframing how I approached my next steps.

I’d recommend André to anyone looking for a mentor and coach who combines structure with encouragement and equips you with practical tools to move forward with clarity.

Ich durfte kürzlich am „Career Checkpoint Consulting“-Paket von Belleville Management Consulting teilnehmen, und kann es uneingeschränkt empfehlen.
André ist ein sehr empathischer Coach, der aufmerksam zuhört, zwischen den Zeilen liest und mit viel Feingefühl auf individuelle Anliegen eingeht. Seine strukturierte Herangehensweise regt zu tiefgehender Reflexion an und hilft, den eigenen Karriereweg mit neuer Klarheit zu betrachten.
Besonders hilfreich war für mich, dass er meinen nächsten Karriereschritt greifbar machte, meine Stärken und Potenziale klar herausarbeitete und mir gezielte Empfehlungen zur beruflichen Sichtbarkeit mitgab.
Dank seiner langjährigen Erfahrung als Executive Search Consultant konnte ich meinen Blick auf mein eigenes Profil und meine Wirkung auf Entscheidungsträger entscheidend schärfen. Die Interviewvorbereitung war professionell, individuell und praxisnah, weit entfernt von Standardschablonen.
Andrés Coaching geht weit über klassische Karriereberatung hinaus: Es ist eine strategische, individuelle Begleitung für Fach- und Führungskräfte, die ihren nächsten Schritt mit Substanz, Selbstvertrauen und Weitblick planen wollen.
Ich bin sehr dankbar für die inspirierende Zusammenarbeit, herzlichen Dank André!

André Belleville ist ein sehr professioneller Executive Search und Management Coach und er hebt sich von vielen Marktbegleitern um Längen ab.
Ihn zeichnet aus den Menschen ganzheitlich in persönlichen, strukturierten Gesprächen zu analysieren, die Richtung mit dem Kandidaten zu erheben, ist es mehr Kopf oder und Herzsache will und soll Veränderung wie statt finden.
Hier ist seine langjährige Management Erfahrung in internationalen Unternehmen sichtbar, über viele Organisationen und Kulturen in zeitlich kurzen Abständen, die Menschen zu leiten und in neue Positionen zu bringen.
Konstruktiv zu hinterfragen wo die Reise beständig hingehen soll und welche Ziele und Prioritäten im Fokus stehen, darauf legt er Wert. Dies verbindet André immer in seiner kompetenten Art als proaktiven coach, dazu erweiterte Sichtweisen und Entwicklungspotentiale aufzuzeigen neue Möglichkeiten aus dem Arbeitsmarkt und Ideen zu prüfen und mit dem Kunden kontinuierlich zu erarbeiten.
Er nimmt sich viel Zeit in der Vorbereitung, die Firmen deren Strategien und auf das Executive Management bezogen, die gesuchten Rollen im direkten Kontakt zu verstehen, adressiert und transferiert das auch klar in die Mandate.
Die Anforderungen, der Kulturfit, persönliche und Karriere-Weiterentwicklungen auszuloten und zu verbinden um den maximalen Erfolg für den Kandidaten und die Firma sicher zu stellen ist ein grosser Mehrwert den er detailliert und sehr zeitnahe erarbeitet.
Fazit:
André Belleville bietet einen ausgezeichneten persönlichen Executive Search und Management Coach Service auf Augenhöhe, der professionell vorgeht und der den Kandidaten erfolgreich navigiert und neue Perspektiven zum Beruf und der Karriere einbringt.

I am thrilled to express my profound gratitude for André and his exceptional coaching abilities. His guidance has been nothing short of amazing, immensely valuable, and incredibly effective. Thanks to his coaching expertise, I've embarked on a remarkable journey in the IT industry over the past 9 years, securing pivotal roles at tech giants such as Microsoft and AWS.

André's coaching has formed the bedrock of my accomplishments, equipping me with priceless insights, effective strategies, and a profound comprehension of both the IT landscape and the intricacies of the business world. Without his unwavering support and transformative teachings, I wouldn't find myself in the enviable position I occupy today. He has played a pivotal role in shaping not only my career trajectory, propelling me towards achievements I once only dreamt of, but also influencing me on a deeply personal level.

I can't emphasize enough how much his coaching has positively impacted my life. Every step of the way, he has been a guiding light, igniting my passion for IT and enabling me to overcome challenges with confidence. I am truly grateful for his mentorship, which has brought out the best in me and revolutionized my life in the most incredible way.

Die Zusammenarbeit mit Career Checkpoint Consulting hat für mich wirklich den Unterschied gemacht. André hebt sich deutlich von traditionellen Headhuntern ab, da er sich nicht nur auf Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten konzentriert, sondern auch auf mich als Person und meinen beruflichen Werdegang.

Durch das Mentoring erhielt ich wertvolles Feedback und praktische Einblicke, die mir helfen, meinen nächsten Karriereschritt klarer zu sehen und diesen mit Selbsvertrauen und Zuversicht anzugehen. Besonders geschätzt habe ich die offene, ehrliche Kommunikation in Verbindung mit einer ausgewogenen Mischung aus Strategie und praktischen Ratschlägen.

Ich kann Career Checkpoint Consulting jedem wärmstens empfehlen, der sich auf professionelle und dennoch persönliche Weise auf seine nächsten Herausforderungen vorbereiten möchte. Herzlichen Dank André!