Board of Directors Executive Search Firms
Executive search firms specializing in board member and director placements.
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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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Acertitude
acertitude.comFeatured in Hunt Scanlon's rankings of Top Healthcare and Top Life Sciences Executive Search Firms.
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AdAstra
adastra.usIndustries
AGB Search
agbsearch.comSpecializing in higher education leadership. Focuses on identifying leaders for president, chancellor, and other senior roles.
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AGS Cyber
agscyber.comIndustries
Alexander Hughes
alexanderhughes.comAllen Austin
allenaustin.comRetained executive search firm assisting companies in engineering, procurement, and construction sectors to find executive-level talent.
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Artemis Consultants
artemisconsultants.netIndustries
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Aruba Exec
arubaexec.comDelivers high-performing C-suite, VP, and Director talent to financial technology companies across UK, Europe, and US.
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Aruba Executive
arubaexec.comIndustries
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Aruba Executive Search
arubaexec.comIndustries
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BeecherHill
beecherhillsearch.comIndustries
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Bench International
benchinternational.comIndustries
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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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BiotechExec
biotechexec.comNetwork of over 450 biotech and medtech executives. Provides strategic business solutions to bring life-changing products to market.
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Blackmere Consulting
blackmereconsulting.comSecures exceptional leaders in cybersecurity, AI, nuclear energy, finance, operations, and national security. Places CISOs, CTOs, VPs.
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Blonk
blonk.coIndustries
BoardWalk Consulting
boardwalkconsulting.comIndustries
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Boston Search Group
bostonsearchgroup.comBTI Executive Search
btiexecutivesearch.comIndustries
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Buffkin Baker
buffkinbaker.comIndustries
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Caldwell
caldwell.comIndustries
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Cambridge Management Planning & Consulting Inc.
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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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chief.fiChristian & Timbers
christianandtimbers.comFocus on AI, cybersecurity, and deep-tech leadership. Science-based process. Places CEO, CAIO, CSO, CPTO, CISO, VP Engineering roles.
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Core Search
coresearch.com.auIndustries
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Cowen 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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CPG Connect
cpgrecruitment.comFocused entirely on Consumer Goods industry. Network of 120,000+ professionals across North America. All disciplines and levels.
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Cribb
en.cribb.dePositions
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CT Executive Search
ct-executive.deIndustries
Cter
cter.plIndustries
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Darow
darow.sePositions
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Derwent Search
derwentsearch.com.auPositions
DSG
dsgco.comIndustries
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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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Elsinore
elsinoresearch.comIndustries
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Enable Green
enable.greenIndustries
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Energy Executive Search Partners
energyexecutivesearch.comSpecialized executive search for oil & gas, energy, and natural resources leadership.
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Engaged Headhunters
engagedheadhunters.comIndustries
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ESPWI
espwi.comPositions
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EVRecruitment
evrecruitment.comFocus on electric vehicle sector. Recruitment for lithium-ion integrated battery solutions, EV fintech, battery storage manufacturers.
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EXEC
exec.com.brIndustries
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Falcon 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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Fidler and Associates
fidlerandassociates.comPremier executive search firm in DSO industry. Partners with emerging groups and large, PE-backed organizations. Unmatched reputation.
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Finnveden Executive
finnvedenexecutive.seIndustries
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Foundation List
foundationlist.orgIndustries
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Future Leadership
futureleadership.com.auGenesis Executive Search
genesis-executivesearch.comGillespie Manners
gillespiemanners.comGoodwin Executive Search
goodwinsearch.comIndustries
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Grant Executive Search
grantexec.com.auGRG Executive Search
grgexecsearch.comIndustries
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Griffith Group
griffithgroup.caIndustries
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Groom & Associés
groomassocies.comIndustries
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Guildhall
guildhall.agencyPositions
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Hager Executive Search
hagerexecutivesearch.comHaldren
haldren.comIndustries
Head Agent
headagent.seHead Hunter India
headhunterindia.comHead Hunters
headhunters.net.auIndustries
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Heidrick
heidrick.comIndustries
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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
hellersearch.comIndustries
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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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Hornberger USA
hornbergerusa.comIndustries
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Horton International
hortoninternational.comIndustries
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Howard & O'Brien
howardobrien.comIndustries
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Humanidei
humanidei.comIndustries
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Humann
humann.esPositions
Hunt Club
huntclub.comIndustries
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InHunt World
inhuntworld.comIndustries
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InterimExecs
interimexecs.comFocus on providing interim executive services. Connects companies with experienced leaders for temporary CEO and CFO roles.
InterSearch
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IQ Partners
iqpartners.comIndustries
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Isaacson Miller
imsearch.comRecognized for work in higher education executive search. History of successful placements in academic leadership 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
jacksongrantexecutive.comIndustries
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JB Hired
jbhired.comIndustries
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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.comJSpire
jspire.comIndustries
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Kaye/Bassman
kbic.com20+ years experience, completed 5,000+ searches for mid- to senior-level leadership roles in the construction industry.
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Kaye/Bassman
kbic.comIndustries
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Kaye/Bassman International
kbic.com30+ years experience. Placed top talent in pharmacy leadership positions nationwide. Strategic healthcare leadership searches.
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Kaye/Bassman International
kbic.comIndustries
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KEES Alford Executive Search
kees2success.comIndustries
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Keller 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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Kingsley Gate
kingsleygate.comIndustries
Kingsley Gate Partners
kingsleygate.comExecutive search firm focused on industrial, manufacturing, and supply chain leadership.
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Kirby Partners
kirbypartners.com35-year legacy in healthcare executive recruitment. Recognized by Modern Healthcare for excellence in placing healthcare leaders.
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Kløden
kloden.plIndustries
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KMR Executive Search
kmrsearch.comIndustries
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Korn Ferry
kornferry.comGlobal organizational consulting firm helping clients synchronize strategy and talent.
LA Executive Search
laexecutivesearch.comIndustries
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Lifeblood
lifeblood.comIndustries
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Livingston James
livingstonjames.comIndustries
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Lock Search Group
locksearchgroup.comIndustries
Lordstone Executive Search
lordstonecorp.comLucent Search
lucent-search.comFocus on intersection of health, performance, and AI. Assists medtech companies in hiring leaders for regulated health environments.
Luxury Recruit International
luxuryrecruit.comIndustries
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M+B
mbexec.comIndustries
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Major, Lindsey & Africa
mlaglobal.comThe largest legal recruiting firm in the world, specializing in attorney placements.
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Martyn Bassett Associates
mbassett.comExecutive recruitment for product and product design roles. Over 250 successful searches in this domain.
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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.
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McCormack+Kristel
mccormackkristel.comEstablished in 1993, national retained executive search firm dedicated to mission-driven organizations. Longstanding commitment to sourcing diverse candidates.
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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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Meyler Search Associates
meylersearch.comConnects semiconductor and electronics companies with executive talent. Focus on chip design, fabrication, IC development, advanced electronics manufacturing.
Michaël Berglund
michaelberglund.seIndustries
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Miramar
miramar.globalIndustries
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MLA Global
mlaglobal.comIndustries
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Moon Executive Search
moonexecsearch.comIndustries
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Morgan Newson
morgannewson.coMSC Headhunters
msc-headhunters.comIndustries
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N2Growth
n2growth.comIndustries
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NES Fircroft
nesfircroft.comIndustries
NetZero Search
netzero-search.comIndustries
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Neumann Executive
neumannexecutive.comIndustries
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Neumann Executive Search
neumannexecutive.comIndustries
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Novo Executive Search
novoexec.comIndustries
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Occam Global
occam-global.comIndustries
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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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Pact & Partners
pactandpartners.comIndustries
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Page Executive
pageexecutive.comIndustries
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Partner Executive
partnerexecutive.com.auPositions
Pender & Howe
penderhowe.comE-commerce recruiter connecting business leaders with people they need. Helps companies hire leadership candidates providing critical direction.
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People Executive
peopleexecutive.dkPositions
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Pharma-Cruiting
pharmacruiting.comIndustries
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Phelps Group
phelpsgroup.caIndustries
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PierceGray
piercegray.comIndustries
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PIXCELL
pixcell.coIndustries
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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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Prestige Scientific
prestigescientific.comRecognized by Hunt Scanlon as one of the Top 40 Life Sciences Search Firms in 2023. Over 22 years of experience in the industry.
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Profil Partners
profilpartners.dkIndustries
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RBrooks Group
rbrooksgroup.comIndustries
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Reaction Search
reactionsearch.comIndustries
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Reaction Search International
reactionsearch.comConnects distinguished families and established family offices with exceptional leadership talent across all major markets.
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Recrewmint
recrewmint.comFocuses exclusively on recruitment of CISOs and senior-level security leaders. Curated approach beyond conventional recruitment.
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Recruit Mogul
recruit-mogul.comIndustries
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RJR Partners
rjrpartners.comIndustries
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RMA Executive Search
rmasearchfirm.comIndustries
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RMA Search Firm
rmasearchfirm.comRobert Travis
robertstravis.comIndustries
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Rodriguez iConsulting
rodriguez-iconsulting.comRussell Reynolds Associates
russellreynolds.comGlobal leadership advisory and search firm focused on helping clients build great teams.
Russell Reynolds Associates
russellreynolds.comGlobal presence, excels in identifying and developing exceptional HR leadership talent. Focus on aligning talent with business objectives.
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Scion Retained Search
scionretainedsearch.comIndustries
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Scion Staffing
scionstaffingsanfrancisco.comIndustries
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Scion Technology
sciontechnical.comIndustries
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Sea Change Talent
seachangetalent.comIndustries
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Search Solution Group
searchsolutiongroup.comIndustries
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Shanley Search
shanleysearch.comIndustries
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Shanley Search Partners
shanleysearch.comCommitted to connecting exceptional talent with credit union clients. Focus on leadership positions aligned with values and operational goals.
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Sheer Velocity
sheervelocity.comIndustries
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Signium
signium.comIndustries
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Smith & Wilkinson
smithandwilkinson.comTransforms insurance industry by connecting organizations with top talent. Serves MGAs, reinsurance, life, P&C, and insurtech.
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Smithfield Search
smithfieldsearch.comSpecializes in placing senior and board-level leaders across design, product, technology, and digital transformation sectors.
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Solomon Page
solomonpage.comTop 70 HR/Diversity search firms for 2024. Three decades of experience shaping organizations through consultative and collaborative approach.
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Somers Partnership
somerspartnership.comKnown as the Billionaires' Headhunter. Specializes in staffing family offices with top-tier professionals worldwide.
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SPMB
spmb.comIndustries
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Stanton Chase
stantonchase.comEstablished in 1990. 76 offices in 45 countries. Executive search and leadership advisory across technology, healthcare, finance, consumer goods.
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StevenDouglas
stevendouglas.comIndustries
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Stone Executive
stoneexecutive.co.ukIndustries
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StratoExec
stratoexec.caIndustries
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Talbott Talent
talbotttalent.comExclusively serves nonprofits. Provides proactive recruitment and long-term commitment including onboarding and ongoing coaching.
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Talentfoot
talentfoot.comTop fintech executive search firm in 2025 with 98% success rate. Specializes in emerging fintech sectors, reducing time-to-hire by threefold.
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Taplow Group
taplowgroup.comIndustries
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TGC Search
tgcsearch.comSpecialized Chief Marketing Officer recruitment strategies. Focuses on identifying and securing top-tier marketing leadership.
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The Alexander Group
thealexandergroup.comThe Caldwell Partners
caldwell.comExecutive search firm with strong presence in Dallas and across North America.
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The Executive Search Group
theexecutivesearchgroup.comThe Hunter Group LLC
huntergroup.comIndustries
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The Jacobson Group
jacobsononline.com50+ years dedicated exclusively to insurance industry. Executive search across P&C, life, and health. Deep industry expertise and network.
The Pursell Group
thepursellgroup.comSpecializing in biotechnology executive recruitment focusing on animal health, agricultural biotech, diagnostics, and veterinary medicines.
The Renaissance Network
ren-network.comForbes #1 recruiter exclusively focused on Education and Technology for 5 consecutive years. Unparalleled access to top-tier EdTech talent.
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The RSA Group
thersagroup.comIndustries
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Tier One People
tieronepeople.comEstablished in 2016, exclusively focused on fintech. Placed over 200 leaders into executive and board roles.
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Tier One Talent
tieronetalent.comKnown for successful executive searches in the SaaS industry. Experience in confidential CTO placements.
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Torch Group
torchgroup.comSpecializes in operations executive recruiting. Identifies leaders for COO, VP of Operations, Director of Supply Chain roles.
True
trueplatform.comIndustries
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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.
Wes
wesgroup.seIndustries
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wesgroup.seIndustries
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ZRG Partners
zrgpartners.comDedicated Intercollegiate Sports and Athletics division. Over 200 searches completed including Athletic Directors and Head Coaches.