Every Balkan country has a diaspora full of senior operators who built careers abroad. Most assumed they were gone for good.
A share of them are quietly looking for a reason to plug back in, even part-time, even remotely. They bring exactly the senior experience local teams lack.
Reaching them takes intent, because they are not scanning local job boards.
Making the Ask
Lead with the mission and the chance to build something at home, not with a salary that cannot compete.
For the right person, contributing to the region is the pitch.