Private Equity Executive Search Firms
Executive search firms specializing in private equity and investment management.
96 Firms Found
The Big Search
thebigsearch.comTechnology-focused executive search firm specializing in connecting tech founders with top-tier talent across Europe. Founded in 2014 in Amsterdam, they focus on Go-To-Market, People, Finance, Operations, CEO, and Board positions for innovative tech companies.
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Accu Services
accurservices.comAcertitude
acertitude.comFeatured in Hunt Scanlon's rankings of Top Healthcare and Top Life Sciences Executive Search Firms.
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Acre
acre.comIndustries
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aisecuritysearch.io
aisecuritysearch.ioDedicated to connecting organizations with world-class AI Security and Quantum Security talent. Tailored talent solutions for AI era.
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Allen Austin
allenaustin.comRetained executive search firm assisting companies in engineering, procurement, and construction sectors to find executive-level talent.
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Altus Partners
altus-partners.comData & Analytics Practice for private equity firms. Data engineering, data science, machine learning, and analytics professionals.
Atlantic Group
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Avery Point Group
averypointgroup.comSpecializes in manufacturing and operations recruitment. Focus on identifying top-tier transformation leaders for executive roles.
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Bell & Associates, Inc.
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Bespoke Partners
bespokepartners.comSpecializing in recruiting CMOs for software and SaaS companies. Network of over 700,000 successful software executives.
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BOB Search
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Boston Search Group
bostonsearchgroup.comBoyle Ogata Bregman
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BraddockMatthewsBarrett
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Buffkin Baker
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C-Suite Partners
c-suitepartners.comFocuses solely on healthcare. Specializes in pharmacy services. Identifies leaders blending pharmaceutical expertise with business acumen.
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Caldwell
caldwell.comIndustries
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CEO Search Partners
ceosearchpartners.comSpecializes in food and food-related industries including CPG and retail. Extensive experience placing top-level executives.
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Charles Aris
charlesaris.comIndustries
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Compass Partners International
compasspartners.comExecutive search firm specializing in private equity portfolio company leadership.
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Consilium
conselium.comCornerstone
cornerstone-group.comCowen Partners
cowenpartners.comFounded in 2015, specializes in C-suite and senior executives. Recognized by Forbes and Hunt Scanlon. Focus on diversity and inclusion.
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Cribb
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Derwent Search
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DHR Global
dhrglobal.comOne of the largest executive search and leadership advisory firms in the world.
ECA Partners
eca-partners.comRecognized for efficiency in CFO placements. Offers both permanent and interim executive search services. High success rate.
Egon Zehnder
egonzehnder.comLeading global executive search and leadership advisory firm.
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Fahrenheit Advisors
fahrenheitadvisors.comFalcon Partners
falcon-pe.comExclusively serving private equity firms and portfolio companies. Over 500 assignments for 50+ private equity sponsors since 2010.
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Focus Search Partners
focussearchpartners.comRanked #11 on Modern Healthcare's 2024 list of the largest executive search firms in the U.S. Specializes in healthcare executive recruitment.
Goodwin Recruiting
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Grace Blue
graceblue.comFounded in 2006, one of largest independent executive search firms in marketing and communications. 140 C-level searches annually.
Grant Executive Search
grantexec.com.auHazeltine Executive Search
hazeltineexecutivesearch.comFocus on placing elite executives and professionals. Specializes in current and former Big Four CPAs and investment bankers.
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Heidrick & Struggles
heidrick.comOne of the world's premier providers of executive search and leadership consulting services.
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Heller Search Associates
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Herd Freed Hartz
herdfreedhartz.comProven track record in real estate and construction. Delivers exceptional candidates for real estate investment, commercial construction, property management.
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Howard & O'Brien
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Hudson Gate Partners
hudsongatepartners.comSpecializing in alternative asset management talent. Serves private equity, hedge funds, and investment banking, particularly in NYC area.
HW Anderson
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InterimExecs
interimexecs.comFocus on providing interim executive services. Connects companies with experienced leaders for temporary CEO and CFO roles.
Jack Hammer Executive Search
jhammerglobal.comRecognized in 2022 as Top 5 executive search firm in EdTech recruiting. Built leadership teams for global EdTech and e-learning companies.
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JacksonGrant Executive
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Jennings Executive Search
jenningsexec.comSpecializes in sourcing top-tier talent for Office of the CFO. Focus on strategic finance, FP&A, accounting, financial reporting, audit, tax.
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JM Search
jmsearch.comNamed a Top 40 Healthcare & Life Sciences Search Firm by Hunt Scanlon Media, with 75% year-over-year revenue growth in 2023.
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JN Solutions
jnsolutions.comKeller Executive Search
kellerexecutivesearch.comLeading executive search firm specializing in various industries and C-suite placements.
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Kepler Search
keplersearch.comSpecializing in renewable energy executive search. Connects organizations with executives in solar, wind, hydropower, hydrogen, and energy storage.
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Kincannon & Reed
krsearch.comGlobal executive search and leadership development exclusively for food and agriculture industries. Unmatched network.
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KiTalent
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Klein Hersh
kleinhersh.com25+ years experience. Partners with pharmaceutical service and technology organizations to recruit senior leaders for critical roles.
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Korn Ferry
kornferry.comGlobal organizational consulting firm helping clients synchronize strategy and talent.
M Search
msearchadvisory.comM+B
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MarketSearch Recruiting
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Massey Henry
masseyhenry.comFocused exclusively on financial services sector. Executive search and board advisory across retail and commercial banking, insurance, asset management.
McDermott + Bull
mbexec.comEnergy + Sustainability Practice specializes in placing leadership that drives transformation. Expertise in renewable energy and oil & gas operations.
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Miramar
miramar.globalIndustries
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Morgan Prestwich
morganprestwich.comOne of largest boutique life sciences executive search firms globally. Specializes in biotech, pharmaceutical across US, Europe, Asia-Pacific.
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N2Growth
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Naviga Recruiting
navigarecruiting.comNeumann Executive
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Neumann Executive Search
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Nigel Wright
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Nigel Wright Group
nigelwright.comFocus on COO recruitment. Successfully placed COOs in manufacturing, supply chain, and various industries.
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Odgers
odgers.comIndustries
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Odgers Berndtson Canada
odgersberndtson.comLeading Canadian executive search and leadership advisory firm.
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Odyssey Search Partners
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Pedersen & Partners
pedersenandpartners.comPelago
pelago.sePharma-Cruiting
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Preng & Associates
preng.com43+ years experience, 4,000+ engagements across 92 countries. Focus on oil & gas, renewables, power & utilities, and energy transition.
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Quest Organization
questorg.comRatliff & Taylor
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Redfish Technology
redfishtech.comRight Executive Search
rightexecutivesearch.comWoman-owned firm specializing in recruiting top talent for financial services, FinTech, and professional services industries nationwide.
Selby Jennings
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Sheer Velocity
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Slone Partners
slonepartners.comLeading life sciences executive search firm. Thousands of placements across drug discovery, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies.
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Spencer Stuart
spencerstuart.comOne of the world's leading executive search and leadership consulting firms.
STLRecruit
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Stone Murphy
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Talent One
thetalentone.comSpecializes in venture capital executive recruiting. Partners with VC firms and portfolio companies to place executives across leadership functions.
TGC Search
tgcsearch.comSpecialized Chief Marketing Officer recruitment strategies. Focuses on identifying and securing top-tier marketing leadership.
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The Caldwell Partners
caldwell.comExecutive search firm with strong presence in Dallas and across North America.
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The Christopher Group
tcgco.comIndustries
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The Hunter Group LLC
huntergroup.comIndustries
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The Nautical Group
thenauticalgroup.comThe Oxbridge Group
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Torch Group
torchgroup.comSpecializes in operations executive recruiting. Identifies leaders for COO, VP of Operations, Director of Supply Chain roles.
Townsend Search Group
townsendsearch.comTrue
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True Platform
trueplatform.comHardTech Practice launched in 2025. Focus on semiconductors, compute, communications networks, robotics, drones, VR/XR. 50+ placements, 20+ CEOs.
ZRG Partners
zrgpartners.comDedicated Intercollegiate Sports and Athletics division. Over 200 searches completed including Athletic Directors and Head Coaches.