Chief People Officer Executive Search Firms

The Big Search

Technology-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.

Industries

Technology Private Equity Fintech Aerospace Defense Private Equity & Venture Capital

Positions

CEO CFO CTO CIO CMO CRO C-Level COO General Counsel Board of Directors C-Suite Chief People Officer CHRO CISO CPO Vice President Chief Compliance Officer Chief Diversity Officer Chief Data Officer CSO Director of Finance Managing Director General Manager Technical Director Head of Sales Chief Commercial Officer Chief Creative Officer Chief Strategy Officer Chief Digital Officer SVP Chief Development Officer Chief Accounting Officer Chief Medical Officer Chief Legal Officer Principal Head of School CDO Commissioner Country Manager CDIO CNO Executive Chef Partners Portfolio Managers Chief Business Officer Executive Director Chief Communications Officer Medical Director Head of Product VP Sales VP of Customer Success VP of Product Director of Growth

Locations

United Kingdom ›

London

Germany ›

Berlin

Netherlands ›

Amsterdam

Locations

United States ›

Dallas, Atlanta, San Diego

Boca Raton Clearwater Hickory

Buffkin Baker

buffkinbaker.com

Industries

Healthcare Private Equity Nonprofit Higher Education Consumer Digital Transformation Biotechnology

Positions

CEO CFO CIO CMO C-Level COO Board of Directors C-Suite Chief People Officer CHRO Vice President General Manager Provost Dean Physician SVP Chancellor

Locations

United States ›

New York, San Francisco, Boston +9

Chattanooga Brentwood Fort Washington Winston-Salem St. Simons Island

Caldwell

caldwell.com

Industries

Healthcare Financial Services Life Sciences Private Equity Nonprofit Insurance Industrial Banking Professional Services Consumer Venture Capital Academic Arts, Culture & Sports Biotechnology

Positions

CEO CFO CIO CMO CRO COO General Counsel Board of Directors Chief People Officer CHRO CISO Chief Compliance Officer Chief Data Officer

Locations

United States ›

New York, San Francisco, Dallas +9

United Kingdom ›

London

Canada ›

Toronto, Vancouver

Australia ›

Sydney

United Arab Emirates ›

Dubai

Calgary Charleston Stamford Auckland

New Zealand

Cowen Partners

cowenpartners.com

Founded in 2015, specializes in C-suite and senior executives. Recognized by Forbes and Hunt Scanlon. Focus on diversity and inclusion.

Industries

Technology Healthcare Financial Services Private Equity Real Estate Information Technology Retail Software Pharmacy Dental Accounting Banking Professional Services Credit Union Family Office Battery Manufacturing CPG Defense Family Business Digital Assets, Crypto, & Web 3 Transportation & Logistics

Positions

CEO CFO CIO CMO COO General Counsel Board of Directors C-Suite Chief People Officer CHRO Vice President

Locations

United States ›

New York, San Francisco, Dallas +15

Baltimore Lake Oswego

Cter

cter.pl

Industries

Healthcare Financial Services Life Sciences Insurance Pharmacy Fintech Consulting Automotive E-commerce FMCG Battery Manufacturing Consumer Products Media & Entertainment Biotechnology Building Materials Advertising Telecommunications

Positions

CEO CFO CIO CMO COO Board of Directors Chief People Officer CHRO Chief Data Officer Managing Director General Manager Technical Director Head of Sales

Locations

Warsaw

Poland

Ferra Executive Search

ferrasearch.com

Industries

Healthcare Nonprofit Higher Education Startup Biotechnology Healthcare & Life Sciences

Positions

CEO CFO Chief People Officer CHRO Vice President Provost Dean Chief Strategy Officer

Locations

United States ›

Pittsburgh

GRG Executive Search

grgexecsearch.com

Industries

Legal Human Resources Sales Supply Chain Procurement Logistics Corporate Finance Battery Manufacturing Direct Marketing Biotechnology

Positions

CEO CIO General Counsel Board of Directors C-Suite Chief People Officer CHRO CISO Director of Finance Managing Director

Locations

United Kingdom ›

London, Birmingham

Castle Donnington Reading

Herd Freed Hartz

herdfreedhartz.com

Proven track record in real estate and construction. Delivers exceptional candidates for real estate investment, commercial construction, property management.

Industries

Healthcare Financial Services Private Equity Nonprofit Real Estate Retail Software Construction Biotech Professional Services Consumer Government Public Sector Startup Agriculture Property SaaS Battery Manufacturing Family Business Biotechnology

Positions

CEO CFO CIO CMO CRO Board of Directors Chief People Officer CISO Vice President

Locations

United States ›

Seattle

Bend

Hunt Club

huntclub.com

Industries

Healthcare Nonprofit Software Industrial Fintech Consumer Goods E-commerce Artificial Intelligence Edtech Media & Entertainment Business Services Education & Social Impact Biotechnology HealthTech Food & Beverage

Positions

CEO CFO CIO CMO CRO C-Level COO Board of Directors C-Suite Chief People Officer CHRO CPO Vice President Chief Diversity Officer Chief Data Officer CSO Managing Director General Manager Head of Sales

Locations

United States ›

Chicago

JB Hired

jbhired.com

Industries

Healthcare Human Resources Nonprofit Real Estate Hospitality Software Consulting Automotive Banking Agriculture Clean Energy Battery Manufacturing Food and Beverage Media & Entertainment Biotechnology Academe / Education Pharmaceuticals Utilities Agribusiness Consumer & Retail

Positions

CEO CFO CIO CMO CRO COO Board of Directors Chief People Officer CHRO CISO CPO Chief Compliance Officer Chief Data Officer CSO Head of Sales

Locations

Singapore

South Korea

JWB Hospitality

jwbhospitality.com

Bespoke recruitment for luxury hospitality. Partners with restaurants, boutique hotels, resorts, and private clubs across the U.S.

Industries

Hospitality Restaurant Hotel Food Service

Positions

CEO CFO CMO COO Chief People Officer Vice President

Locations

United States ›

New York, San Francisco, Dallas +16

New Orleans

Kirk Palmer Associates

kirkpalmer.com

Industries

Fashion Consumer & Retail

Positions

CEO CFO CMO CRO COO Chief People Officer CHRO CPO Vice President Chief Compliance Officer General Manager Chief Commercial Officer Chief Digital Officer SVP Chief Accounting Officer Chief Legal Officer

Lindauer

lindauerglobal.com

Leading retained executive search for nonprofits. Global clientele across education, health, arts, policy, foundation, and charity sectors.

Industries

Healthcare Nonprofit Higher Education Arts Charity Social Impact Education & Social Impact Academe / Education

Positions

CEO C-Level C-Suite Chief People Officer Vice President

Locations

United States ›

New York, Dallas, Boston +6

United Kingdom ›

Cambridge

Geneva West Burlington West Palm Beach Arvada Calabasas Fontana Grand Rapids Lead Montclair Pomona

McCormack+Kristel

mccormackkristel.com

Established in 1993, national retained executive search firm dedicated to mission-driven organizations. Longstanding commitment to sourcing diverse candidates.