Shaping
the future with sustainable talent
strategies

At Talent Stories, we support SMEs and mid-sized companies in recruiting strategic profiles—whether they are independent or financed by Private Equity funds (LBOs).

We provide agile, tailor-made support designed to structure and scale your teams in France and internationally.

Through our proven methodology and long-term commitment, we support business leaders in meeting their growth challenges.

Our mission:
Turning every hiring need into a unique talent story.

Our solutions

EXPERTISE IN STRATEGIC HIRING

Expertise in executive search and the recruitment of strategic roles (Finance, HR, Marketing, Sales, …)
Proven expertise in hiring senior managers and executives

LONG-TERM SUPPORT

Team development
Support during business expansions
Structuring existing teams
Outsourced hiring support for recruitment surges

A GLOBAL AND TAILORED APPROACH

In-depth needs analysis
Strategic advisory
Systematic search
Post-hiring follow-up

EXPERTISE IN COMPETITIVE MARKETS

Sourcing and attracting rare profiles
Adapting recruitment strategies
Search in complex geographic areas

INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISE

Recruitment of local and international talents
Identification of international profiles for roles in France

Supporting High-Growth and LBO-Backed Companies

Support for SMEs and mid-sized companies in growth phases
Strengthening strategic functions to drive business transitions and accelerate performance

Our methodology

From talent needs assessment to employee onboarding

ANALYZE

Diagnosis of your challenges, needs, and expectations; Organizational culture analysis

Understanding your company’s values, norms, and practices
Identifying the behavioral and technical qualities required

DEFINE

Development of a search strategy; Creation of a customized recruitment approach

Defining the required skills and competencies
A tailored response combining expertise and agility

TARGET

Identification, assessment, and selection of candidates aligned with your strategic goals

Systematic approach to the candidate market
Use of advanced evaluation tools

PRESENTATION

Presentation of a shortlist of qualified candidates

Facilitating decision-making through structured profile analysis
Providing a comprehensive view of the talent landscape

SUPPORT

Personalized support beyond hiring

Ensuring smooth integration
Promoting long-term success
Acting as a trusted recruitment partner

Une question, un projet ?

Our objectives

… for a successful recruitment strategy

Build long-lasting partnerships
Reduce turnover
and hiring risks
Place people at the heart
of our processes
Enhance client
and candidate satisfaction
Optimize time-to-hire

Our team

Hortense Dehaye

Partner
Graduated in Germany and France

Franziska Leimeister

Partner
Graduated in Germany and Denmark

Founders of Talent Stories, Hortense and Franziska bring solid experience and a shared vision developed through years of collaboration in consulting firms in Paris.

Driven by shared values, they co-created Talent Stories in 2017 with the ambition to offer tailor-made recruitment solutions and to place people at the heart of their approach.

In 2026, Talent Stories joins forces with Finasens, continuing its development and growth in France and internationally.The combination of Finasens’ and Talent Stories’ expertise in the SME, mid-sized company, and Private Equity markets provides a new foundation and a strategic lever to support executives in a comprehensive and integrated way.

They rely on us

"Availability and guidance have been invaluable, and the results speak for themselves: 100% success in recent recruitments."

Sabrina Trumeau-Etave

CFO

"What sets Talent Stories apart is their perseverance and their ability to find candidates who are not only qualified, but also aligned with our vision and values.Their expertise, rigorous approach, and adaptability have been valuable assets throughout our growth.Thanks to them, we’ve been able to strengthen our teams with high-quality talent"

Etienne de Beauville et Jérome de Saint Chamas

Founders and leaders

"We highly recommend Talent Stories to any organization seeking a reliable, committed, and expert partner in executive recruitment."

Lucie Wiesé

HR Director

Franziska and Hortense demonstrated an excellent understanding of our recruitment needs and strategic objectives. They quickly identified and presented a pool of highly qualified candidates. Their support throughout the process was thorough, proactive, and focused both on our requirements and the candidates’ experience. It was a true pleasure to work with them.

Jennifer Till, DRH

HR Director