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  • Catenon strengthens its leadership in an increasingly technological recruitment market

    February 13, 2026

    Catenon consolidates its leadership in talent search and selection in Spain thanks to technology, AI and its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.


    Talent search and selection in Spain is going through a complex, yet interesting, period due to digitalisation, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence and the shortage of qualified professionals. So much so that 73% of recruiters, according to the latest data published by LinkedIn, acknowledge that it is now more difficult to find qualified talent than it was a year ago.

    This means that traditional processes are falling short and models based on data, specialisation, experience and human judgement are gaining ground. For this reason, Catenon is currently one of the leaders in the sector and is at the forefront of a new way of understanding talent selection.








    Catenon, Spanish leader in the search for qualified talent
    Catenon is the leading Spanish firm in the sector, after accumulating 20 consecutive quarters of growth and validating a model that has been able to anticipate market developments. Our proposal is based on the idea that the search for qualified talent goes far beyond filling a vacancy.

    It is necessary to understand the context of each company, the sector, its growth stage and what type of profiles fit certain needs. That is why Catenon has consolidated its role as a technology headhunter in recent years, capable of identifying high-impact talent, even outside traditional circuits.

    Future plans remain ambitious, as the Spain 2026-2030 Strategic Plan aims to achieve double-digit annual growth and remain the leading technology-based firm in the sector in Spain.




    Technology, data intelligence and AI as a competitive advantage

    Technology is now our best ally in talent selection with Artificial Intelligence, especially when recruiters recognise that finding qualified profiles is more difficult than a year ago. Catenon's proprietary process management platform is one of the main growth drivers of the plan, with significant advantages:

    • It performs global searches and analyses large volumes of data.
    • It improves the quality of decisions.
    • It significantly reduces time to hire.
    • It improves the fit between the candidate and the position.
    • It has a direct impact on productivity and business results.
    However, technology can never replace human judgement. AI detects patterns and is a great ally in anticipating market movements or discovering talent that previously went unnoticed. But it must always be supervised by professionals from a technology recruitment consultancy who know the business and the sector.




    Sector specialisation and vertical model

    Another key feature of the Catenon model is its vertical organisation. In other words, teams specialised by sector that know and understand the dynamics, challenges and needs of each industry very well. Specialisation is undoubtedly one of the talent search trends for 2026.

    It is also what enables comprehensive management of the selection processes and in-depth knowledge of companies and candidates. And this approach is a very clear competitive advantage today.








    Territorial expansion and proximity to the business community

    We live in an increasingly globalised world and, logically, talent is also more global, but proximity remains a very important factor. The Spain 2026-2030 Plan aims to strengthen Catenon's territorial presence, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, recent openings in Valencia and Seville, and new locations planned in Malaga, the Basque Country, Aragon and Galicia.

    This expansion directly supports the local business community, provides a better understanding of the market and offers solutions that are more in line with day-to-day operations. This approach is very different from that of other recruitment companies in Spain, and is necessary for making the right decisions.




    Catenon as a strategic partner for companies in Spain

    Another important difference is that Catenon is becoming a strategic partner for companies that want to grow sustainably and make better long-term talent decisions.

    For example, they demonstrate how to reduce time to hire with AI without compromising the rigour or quality of the processes, always with support based on technology, specialisation and business vision.

    ‘Our Spain Plan 2026-2030 reinforces a conviction: technology and sector knowledge, combined with execution capacity, are the most solid way to help companies compete for the best talent,’ says Miguel Ángel Navarro, CEO of Catenon.








    The data we have today suggests that the problems of finding qualified talent will continue to grow, that AI is gaining ground in recruitment processes and that traditional models are becoming obsolete. At the same time, talent linked to the most advanced technologies is growing by leaps and bounds, so companies need to make better decisions in order to grow.

    Catenon's model, based on data, AI and sector specialisation, adapts to the reality of the market and the selection of talent for growing companies that so many sectors demand.

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