Scandinavian
Executive search company
We help Scandinavian companies to grow on the world's most dynamic market, China
Scandinavian
Executive search company
We help Scandinavian companies to grow on the world's most dynamic market, China
“To reach success, the right management team in China is crucial. You need to have the right competence as well as the right company/business culture."
Retention has a unique business focus, we specialize in helping Scandinavian companies to find the right management in China. We are always close to our clients headquarter in Scandinavia, as we are based in Malmö, but also to their local sites in China through our Shanghai office.The reason is the importance of transparency, a key factor to a successful China operation. A lack of transparency means increased risk taking. Since the start in China back in 2010 Retention has completed over 300 assignments on Top Management level. We have a profound knowledge of what type of profiles that will create results but also, through our constantly growing network of profiles with extensive China experience, we know where to find them.
Retention - the strategic partner that secure further growth.
Through our close cooperation with our Clients we have devopled our solutions not only for Chinas complex market but also to be the task force when our Clients need business critical positions on an international basis, we recruit:
- The right Management for your Chinese operation
- The right Manager for your international subsidary company
- The right Specialist who is critical for your further growth
Why don´t you join Retention's line of successful Clients
– Mats Lind, Managing Partner & Founder, Retention Group
Retention - the strategic partner that secure further growth.
Through our close cooperation with our Clients we have devopled our solutions not only for Chinas complex market but also to be the task force when our Clients need business critical positions on an international basis, we recruit:
- The right Management for your Chinese operation
- The right Manager for your international subsidary company
- The right Specialist who is critical for your further growth
Why don´t you join Retention's line of successful Clients
– Mats Lind, Managing Partner & Founder, Retention Group
”What currently happens in China is the greatest thing that happened in the People’s Republic of China’s history, what we see is nothing less than a paradigm shift”
– Mats Harborn, President European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
The Retention process is a method developed by us built on over ten years of experience recruiting top management professionals and key competence in China, Scandinavia and internationally for global Nordic companies. The method is divided into 3 steps and the process is finalized when we have completed the follow up analysis.

”China is currently facing major changes. China will move from accumulating assets to get assets to generate revenue. The system is also about to change, the market will play a crucial role – the government sets the rules of the game but then have to take a step back and let the market play on the field”
– Mats Harborn, President European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
China, the world’s most dynamic market, is constantly changing. The opportunities are great but so are the risks. Insight and overall knowledge is crucial for long-term successful business in China. Our Newsletter keeps our network updated with the Chinese economy, markets, industries, policies, reforms and much more. Follow our news or apply for our newsletter to receive the latest business news from China, all in one place, summarized by us.
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“The local company must bear their own costs. We must decide if we want to have Scandinavian or Chinese culture in the local company. Mixed management is needed if we want to strengthen the western culture”
– Lars-Åke Severin, Chairman Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China.
B.Sc Business Administration
Completed assignments: Over 500
- Founder of Retention Group
- Over 15 years experience within Executive Search globally
- Extensive experience leading Scandinavian companies
- Founder of several HR Consultancies
- Languages: Swedish, English
Phone: +46 734 353 560
Email: mats.lind@retentiongroup.com
Skype: re.matsl
B.A Marketing and Communication
Completed assignments: Over 200
- Part of the Retention Senior Partner team
- Over 6 years experience within Executive Search
- Extensive experience within international recruitment
- Languages: Swedish, English, Italian
Phone: +46 707 131 523
Email: lina.kuulme@retentiongroup.com
Skype: re.linak
Turning Torso, Floor 9
Lilla Varvsgatan 14, 211 15 Malmö
Phone nr: +46 40 630 7009
B.Sc Business Administration
Completed assignments: Over 500
- Over 17 years experience within HR and Executive Search
- Background within Korn/Ferry Futurestep
- Held several leading positions in China and internationally
- Languages: Swedish, English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Phone: +46 767 878 688
Email: katie.pettersson@retentiongroup.com
Skype: re.katiep
585 Tianmu Middle Road, Xinmei Mansion, Room 1902
Phone nr: +86 21 6323 3680
Room 1512, B Block New Tianxiang Plaza,
No. 388 Suya Road, SIP, 215021, Suzhou
Scandinavia: +46 40 630 70 09
China: +86 21 6323 3680
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