Continuing the Legacy

Our journey is rooted in the expertise and heritage of our sister business, Guided Solutions - Global Executive Search in Medical Devices. Building upon this foundation, ValuraNova specialises in connecting exceptional Medical Aesthetics talent with leading organisations worldwide. 

Our ValuraNova Team

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Kristien Esser

CEO

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Nicole Shield

Managing Director

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Olivia Wood

Executive Search Consultant

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Vanesa Krasteva

Executive Search Consultant

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Maria Treneva

International Candidate Manager

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Iliyana Delcheva

International Candidate Manager

What we offer?

Acquiring Talent That Reaches Milestones

Our ability to understand profoundly and react rapidly to specialised recruitment needs is based on years of building trust with businesses globally.

Director-led Talent Search

A Director with a minimum of 12 years of experience in Medical Aesthetics oversees the search and selection process, ensuring a smooth hiring experience.  

Market Mastery & Expertise

Our in-depth market research and proactive head-hunting techniques are designed to uncover elusive, high-potential passive talent. 

Detailed Role Benchmarking

We benchmark every position with precision, aligning your talent acquisition strategy with your unique needs and long-term success. 

Elevating Your Brand's Exposure

We produce a high-quality recruitment brochure showcasing your company to applicants for our retained clients. 

Extensive Candidate Profiles

We ensure that our clients receive a detailed application profile for each candidate submitted in the process. 

Proactive Updates & Interview Management

We provide weekly updates on project status, together with management of all interview scheduling, briefing & debriefing. 

Leveraging LinkedIn Visibility

Our clients get extensive LinkedIn advertising and access to 10K+ combined network of candidates and industry leaders.  

Unrivalled Experience in Medical Aesthetics

Our dedication to excellence is unwavering, as evidenced by our track record of placing candidates in 20+ countries across the globe. Led by a team of seasoned professionals, we bring a consultative approach to every partnership, ensuring that both candidates and clients alike find their perfect match. 

Our Vision

To be known as the global partner to the Medical Aesthetics industry. Renowned for our ability to empower clients and candidates to reach their full potential, bringing together our unique services, deep industry knowledge and delivering a true consultancy service in every step of the recruitment process.  

Our Mission

Deliver exceptional results through our service and partnerships model, creating, shaping and building great teams that are driving the brand and vision of our partners businesses.

What People Say About Us

Livio Schirillo

HR Director EMEA & APAC

ValuraNova’s team did an amazing job, both from the candidate and client perspective, maintaining constant follow-up without losing the momentum and also being the perfect cultural and business bridge between HQ and local hiring. The transparency of the feedback received and the professionalism of the team are exceptional. The whole process was flawless.

Eve Sukhoruchenko

Strategic Marketing Manager, EMEA

During my collaboration with ValuraNova, I received constant support and guidance. The team exhibited a deep understanding of my career aspirations and meticulously tailored their services to meet my specific needs. They shared valuable insights into the job description and offered personalised recommendations. The service provided by them is truly exceptional.

Candidate

Director-Level

The team have been fantastic from the original contact to the point of signing the contract, having found a unique balance of operating professionally with their clients' interests in mind and taking a caring and consultative approach with me as a candidate. They have been transparent, honest and dedicated to achieving great outcomes.

Oliver Allen

HR Director CBU, EMEA & APAC

ValuraNova operates with a customer-first mindset and a process-driven approach, striking a harmonious balance that ensures success for both businesses and candidates. Business leaders are pleased with the outcomes, candidates consistently enjoy a positive experience and the synergy achieved through the thoughtful and strategic recruitment process is truly unmatched.

Vasil Mihaylov

TA Lead EMEAC / HQ / Operation

We would like to thank Nicole Shield and her team for the fantastic work, partnership and collaboration for which we are very grateful. We are very much looking forward to our continued and successful partnership

Berta Pardina

Commercial Head Iberia

I have been in contacted by Nicole and Vanesa few months ago for a Commercial Director role. All the way through the process they have provided support, feedback and constantly in contact. They give a really customized support and make sure the fit between the candidate and the company. I can only say thank you!

Anonymous

Key Account Manager - Zurich, Switzerland

Nicole and Vanesa are amazing and professional on a different level. I had so many recruiting calls the past years but never felt so seen in all parts I am bringing to the table. These two ladies are really taking care of you through the whole recruiting process and are at any time reachable and committed. Big shout out and recommendation from my side.

Anonymous

Key Account Manager – Geneva, Switzerland

After the First call with the team, I was so impressed by the quality of the process and interviews! They helped me to understand better what I was looking for, prepare my interviews with the companies, and negotiate and follow my contract. Thanks to them, I’ll start soon my new position and I’m fully recommending more than 100% all their services!

Kamran Shibli

General Manager UK & IRE

As the General Manager, I cannot speak highly enough of ValuraNova. They have consistently exceeded our expectations in understanding our unique business needs, company culture, and organizational DNA. Nicole & her team demonstrate an exceptional grasp of the intangibles that make us who we are, ensuring they deliver candidates who are not only highly qualified but also a perfect fit for our environment.

US – Candidate

Senior Marketing Director

I had an outstanding experience with ValuraNova as a candidate. The team was incredibly professional and attentive and provided great communication throughout the entire process. Their dedication to matching me with a role that perfectly aligned with my skills, interests and industry was truly impressive. I am thrilled with the opportunity they helped me secure and highly recommend ValuraNova to anyone looking for a role in the Medical Aesthetics space.

Laurence Gambino

Commercial Director

During my recent job search, I worked with Olivia Wood, and I couldn't be more impressed with her professionalism, dedication and genuine interest in my success. From the beginning, she was attentive to my needs and took the time to understand my career goals, ensuring that the opportunities she presented were a great fit. Her communication was consistently clear and timely, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. 

Our Timeline

  • 2000 - Guided Solutions Founded
  • 2012 - Nicole Shield Joins
  • 2015 - Aesthetics Division
  • 2016 - Business Expansion
  • 2018 – First MEA Project
  • 2019 – First APAC Project
  • 2020 – First LATAM Project
  • 2021 – First US Project
  • 2024 – ValuraNova Launch
2000 - Guided Solutions Founded

2000 - Guided Solutions Founded

Our CEO Kristien Esser founded Guided Solutions - Global Executive Search in Medical Devices to challenge the accepted view of how an Executive Search consultancy should operate.

Media & Resources

Editor’s Choice: 2024 in Medical Aesthetics

December 16th 2024

Editor’s Choice: 2024 in Medical Aesthetics

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Guided Solutions Rebrands Its Aesthetics Portfolio with Launch of ValuraNova

August 19th 2024

Guided Solutions Rebrands Its Aesthetics Portfolio with Launch of ValuraNova

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Join our Medical Aesthetics community

July 25th 2024

Join our Medical Aesthetics community

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5 Ways to Get Your Offer Accepted By Any Candidate

July 15th 2024

5 Ways to Get Your Offer Accepted By Any Candidate

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5 Reasons to Use a Recruiter to Address your Hiring Needs

July 12th 2024

5 Reasons to Use a Recruiter to Address your Hiring Needs

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