Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 5 mos · Israel

Oct 2016 – Present · 9 yrs 8 mos · International

• I'm Mike Torchinsky — founder of Torchinsky Executive Consulting and an executive search professional with more than 25 years of experience in the global talent industry.
• Since 2001, I have completed 400+ executive searches, working directly with visionary founders and boards across fast-growing startups, international investment groups, and established enterprises. My practice spans 20+ countries, with deep expertise in high-frequency trading, cryptocurrency, fintech, and quantitative investment management — markets where talent directly drives competitive advantage.
• As a recognized thought leader, I publish regularly on career strategy, talent market dynamics, and the future of executive recruitment.
• My multicultural background — having worked across CIS, MENA, Europe, and Asia — combined with fluency in English and Russian, provides unique insight into cross-border talent dynamics. This global perspective, paired with local market knowledge, enables me to identify and attract leaders who might otherwise remain inaccessible.
• Today, I lead a selective team of senior researchers and sourcing specialists . We combine cutting-edge talent intelligence platforms with irreplaceable human judgment — because while AI can map markets, only experienced professionals can evaluate character, cultural fit, and leadership potential.
• My professional network of 60,000+ decision-makers — CEOs, investors, and board members — provides clients and candidates with access to opportunities unavailable through conventional channels. Yet despite this reach, every engagement remains deeply personal: understanding the founder's vision, the cultural dynamics, and the precise leadership qualities that will drive success.
• My focus is singular: connecting exceptional talent with ambitious organizations at precisely the right moment to create meaningful, lasting impact.

May 2014 – Mar 2017 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Mar 2005 – May 2014 · 9 yrs 2 mos

• Since 2005 as Managing Partner, Mikhail leads the firm with a focus on setting and enabling the highest levels of professional standards and client service — all with the aim of delivering outstanding results for our clients.
• Mikhail has extensive experience in conducting CEO, COO and division/group/operating leaders for multinational and Russian companies.

May 2014 – Feb 2018 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Moscow City, Russia

• The joint story of TheXecutives’ team begins in the early 2000ies when the key members of the team started working together under the Neumann brand.
• Leveraging on decades of cumulated knowledge and following the 2012 buyout of Eastern Europe business shares from the firm Neumann, it soon became apparent to us that full independence would best serve our vision of the new art of executive search and the recruitment business.
• We are extremely proud of our history and we build on this heritage and the long-lasting continuities in our profession and team set-up in order to cultivate further our relationships with clients and candidates
• Responsibilities:
• Origination and management of executive search and complex recruitment projects for Russian and international clients. Business development and coordination for Retail and FMCG practice within Russia and CIS region. Supervision of office operations in Moscow, Russia

Jun 2001 – Mar 2005 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Moscow City, Russia