Asteria

Asteria Search

Your Strategic Partner in

Executive Search

Recruitment

Operations

Market Fit

Executive Search

Recruitment

Operations

Market Fit

At Asteria Search - a boutique executive search and talent advisory firm - we specialise in three key industries: media & telecommunications, real estate and renewable energy.

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Asteria Search

Your Strategic Partner in

Executive Search

Recruitment

Operations

Market Fit

At Asteria Search - a boutique executive search and talent advisory firm - we specialise in three key industries: media & telecommunications, real estate and renewable energy.

Our Latest Jobs

Introduction to

Asteria Search

At Asteria Search we bring together deep industry expertise, an exceptional network and cross-border capabilities to deliver outstanding results, with a strong focus on the CEE region. Our bespoke talent acquisition services ensure a strategic partnership with each client, tailored to meet their unique needs.

Our Story

Asteria Search was founded with the vision of creating a boutique search firm that delivers personalised and high-quality talent acquisition services to clients in niche industries. Our founding partners bring over 20 years of industry experience and more than 25 years of executive search and recruitment expertise.

Our Approach

Our approach centers on building strong client relationships and understanding their unique needs through thorough consultations and open communication. A search process never commences without a personal meeting, allowing us to deliver solutions precisely tailored to our clients' requirements and organizational culture.

Our Values

We believe in the core values of integrity, transparency and dedication, which guide us in every project to build trust with our clients and candidates. As a boutique talent acquisition search firm, we are committed to delivering excellence and fostering long-term relationships through personalized, tailor-made services.

The Asteria

Difference

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Partner with Asteria Search for Superior Talent Acquisition

Choosing Asteria Search means opting for a partner who values quality, transparency and dedication. Our bespoke approach and industry expertise ensure that we meet and exceed our clients' expectations. Partner with us for unparalleled talent acquisition services in media, telecommunications, real estate and renewable energy. Our deep understanding of these industries is our biggest advantage, enabling us to deliver exceptional results.

Meet Our

Founding Partners

At Asteria Search, we understand the unique demands and nuances of the industries we serve and we leverage our extensive network and expertise to deliver tailored solutions.

Iván Kolb

Managing Partner

Iván Kolb, our Co-founder and Managing Partner has close to twenty years of cross-industrial experience in working at the largest corporations in various sectors.

Frido Diepeveen

Partner

Frido Diepeveen brings invaluable experience in scaling businesses to new heights, driving forward-thinking strategies that lead to sustainable growth and market dominance.

Asteria Solutions

Redefining

Executive Excellence in Talent Advisory

Executive Search

Recruitment

RPO Solutions

Interim Management

Our Services

Areas of

Expertise

Our 70% repeat client rate highlights our commitment to long-term collaboration. Trust Asteria Search for your talent acquisition needs, allowing you to focus on your core business functions.

Media & Telecom

With over a decade of working within the largest media companies, we possess a genuine understanding of the media and telco segment.

Real Estate

With nearly 30 years of combined experience in Real Estate search and selection, we have successfully filled positions across Europe.

Renewable Energy

The two shareholders of Asteria Search are enthusiastic advocates of renewable energy.

Testimonials

See What

Our Clients Say

Kornél Kalapács
General Manager
Codic Hungary
,,Frido and Iván have exhibited an exceptional level of professionalism and business understanding as executive search consultants.
Their swift actions and keen partnership in filling a critical project manager role for our company have been remarkable. Their trustworthy approach, fast results, and insightful grasp of our industry needs have exceeded expectations. I highly endorse Frido and Iván for their outstanding service and expert execution.’’
Kata Mazsaroff
Managing Director
Colliers Hungary
"When sourcing for candidates, they conduct a thorough needs analysis which enables the team to present tailormade candidates.
As a result, the recruitment process is very efficient. We like how they pay extra attention to making sure the candidate fits into our company culture. We enjoy this result-oriented partnership with Iván Kolb and his colleagues."
Dávid Seres
HR Director
Antenna Entertainment
"I've worked with Asteria Search on several different needs to conduct these searches and it's just been a great experience with a success rate of 100%.
Throughout the hiring process, Asteria Search ensures smooth search-to-hire execution and demonstrates high efficiency and professionalism. Their communication was clear, consistent, and timely, which made the entire process stress-free and straightforward."
Michal Šusták
Director of Administration
Photomate
,,The communication, understanding of our needs and sense for business were the trademarks of Frido since the beginning.
It hasn´t changed, after Iván Kolb took over the responsibility for our projects, on contrary, the success rate of placements convinced me to broaden the cooperation with Frido and Iván onto projects outside Hungary, difficult markets of Poland and Baltics. I do appreciate their drive for business and empathy towards both candidates and clients“
Kornél Kalapács
General Manager
Codic Hungary
,,Frido and Iván have exhibited an exceptional level of professionalism and business understanding as executive search consultants.
Their swift actions and keen partnership in filling a critical project manager role for our company have been remarkable. Their trustworthy approach, fast results, and insightful grasp of our industry needs have exceeded expectations. I highly endorse Frido and Iván for their outstanding service and expert execution.’’
Kata Mazsaroff
Managing Director
Colliers Hungary
"When sourcing for candidates, they conduct a thorough needs analysis which enables the team to present tailormade candidates.
As a result, the recruitment process is very efficient. We like how they pay extra attention to making sure the candidate fits into our company culture. We enjoy this result-oriented partnership with Iván Kolb and his colleagues."
Dávid Seres
HR Director
Antenna Entertainment
"I've worked with Asteria Search on several different needs to conduct these searches and it's just been a great experience with a success rate of 100%.
Throughout the hiring process, Asteria Search ensures smooth search-to-hire execution and demonstrates high efficiency and professionalism. Their communication was clear, consistent, and timely, which made the entire process stress-free and straightforward."
Michal Šusták
Director of Administration
Photomate
,,The communication, understanding of our needs and sense for business were the trademarks of Frido since the beginning.
It hasn´t changed, after Iván Kolb took over the responsibility for our projects, on contrary, the success rate of placements convinced me to broaden the cooperation with Frido and Iván onto projects outside Hungary, difficult markets of Poland and Baltics. I do appreciate their drive for business and empathy towards both candidates and clients“
Kornél Kalapács
General Manager
Codic Hungary
,,Frido and Iván have exhibited an exceptional level of professionalism and business understanding as executive search consultants.
Their swift actions and keen partnership in filling a critical project manager role for our company have been remarkable. Their trustworthy approach, fast results, and insightful grasp of our industry needs have exceeded expectations. I highly endorse Frido and Iván for their outstanding service and expert execution.’’
Kata Mazsaroff
Managing Director
Colliers Hungary
"When sourcing for candidates, they conduct a thorough needs analysis which enables the team to present tailormade candidates.
As a result, the recruitment process is very efficient. We like how they pay extra attention to making sure the candidate fits into our company culture. We enjoy this result-oriented partnership with Iván Kolb and his colleagues."
Dávid Seres
HR Director
Antenna Entertainment
"I've worked with Asteria Search on several different needs to conduct these searches and it's just been a great experience with a success rate of 100%.
Throughout the hiring process, Asteria Search ensures smooth search-to-hire execution and demonstrates high efficiency and professionalism. Their communication was clear, consistent, and timely, which made the entire process stress-free and straightforward."
Michal Šusták
Director of Administration
Photomate
,,The communication, understanding of our needs and sense for business were the trademarks of Frido since the beginning.
It hasn´t changed, after Iván Kolb took over the responsibility for our projects, on contrary, the success rate of placements convinced me to broaden the cooperation with Frido and Iván onto projects outside Hungary, difficult markets of Poland and Baltics. I do appreciate their drive for business and empathy towards both candidates and clients“
Kornél Kalapács
General Manager
Codic Hungary
,,Frido and Iván have exhibited an exceptional level of professionalism and business understanding as executive search consultants.
Their swift actions and keen partnership in filling a critical project manager role for our company have been remarkable. Their trustworthy approach, fast results, and insightful grasp of our industry needs have exceeded expectations. I highly endorse Frido and Iván for their outstanding service and expert execution.’’
Kata Mazsaroff
Managing Director
Colliers Hungary
"When sourcing for candidates, they conduct a thorough needs analysis which enables the team to present tailormade candidates.
As a result, the recruitment process is very efficient. We like how they pay extra attention to making sure the candidate fits into our company culture. We enjoy this result-oriented partnership with Iván Kolb and his colleagues."
Dávid Seres
HR Director
Antenna Entertainment
"I've worked with Asteria Search on several different needs to conduct these searches and it's just been a great experience with a success rate of 100%.
Throughout the hiring process, Asteria Search ensures smooth search-to-hire execution and demonstrates high efficiency and professionalism. Their communication was clear, consistent, and timely, which made the entire process stress-free and straightforward."
Michal Šusták
Director of Administration
Photomate
,,The communication, understanding of our needs and sense for business were the trademarks of Frido since the beginning.
It hasn´t changed, after Iván Kolb took over the responsibility for our projects, on contrary, the success rate of placements convinced me to broaden the cooperation with Frido and Iván onto projects outside Hungary, difficult markets of Poland and Baltics. I do appreciate their drive for business and empathy towards both candidates and clients“

Kornél Kalapács

General Manager, Codic Hungary

,,Frido and Iván have exhibited an exceptional level of professionalism and business understanding as executive search consultants. "

Real Estate Development

Kata Mazsaroff

Managing Director, Colliers Hungary

"As a result, the recruitment process is very efficient. We like how they pay extra attention to making sure the candidate fits into our company culture. We enjoy this result-oriented partnership with Iván Kolb and his colleagues."

Property Advisory

Michal Šusták

Director of Administration, Photomate

,,The communication, understanding of our needs and sense for business were the trademarks of Frido since the beginning."

Renewable Energy (Solar)

Dávid Seres

HR Director, Antenna Entertainment

"I've worked with Asteria Search on several different needs to conduct these searches and it's just been a great experience with a success rate of 100%."

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