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FloQast: Geographic Expansion
FloQast launches new Berlin hub as part of strategic expansion into DACH region to build client relationships and pursue new opportunities
Source: FinTech Global
The leadership read
Market entry of this kind typically deepens demand for sales leadership bench strength in the region over the following 12–18 months.
Market context: MitchelLake's Talent Market Index sits at 111.1 (Hot), up 5.2 on the prior month; EMEA hiring signal is running easing (-4.4pts).
FloQast: 1 signal in the last 90 days — in line with the Sales median of 1 across 25 tracked companies; 0.1% of MitchelLake's EMEA signal flow.
Market entry — the MitchelLake playbook
When a company expands into a new market, the first leadership hires decide whether it lands. A selection of market entries we've run:
Market entry · Oceania
Square
Executive Search Fintech
Market entry
Dropbox
Executive Search for SaaS
Market entry · Asia
Deliveroo
Executive Search in ASEAN
Market entry · Oceania
SurveyMonkey
Managing Director APAC (first hire in region) / Country Manager
Market entry · Asia
LivePerson
Director ASEAN (first hire in region); also Head of Presales APAC
Market entry · Oceania
Etsy
Managing Director, Australia + Asia (MD APAC)
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