Executive Search: Leaders Who Ship Outcomes

Confidential retained searches for VP and C-suite roles. Success profiles, market mapping, calibrated slates, structured diligence, and onboarding that accelerates impact.

Scope & Specializations

Technology Leadership

CTO, VP Engineering, VP Product, VP Data/AI, CISO

Go-To-Market

CRO, CMO, VP Sales, VP Marketing, VP CS

Operations & Finance

COO, VP Ops, CFO/Controller, VP Supply Chain

Healthcare & Clinical

CNO, VP Revenue Cycle, VP HIM, VP Patient Access

People & Talent

CHRO, VP People, VP Talent/TA, DEI leaders

Retail & eCom

VP Digital, VP Merch, VP Stores/DC Operations

Our Retained Process

  1. Success Profile: outcomes, competencies, scope-of-impact, first-12-month goals.
  2. Market Map: target companies, adjacency logic, diversity goals, no-poach constraints.
  3. Sourcing & Outreach: direct, confidential, with calibrated EVP & comp positioning.
  4. Longlist → Shortlist: evidence-based write-ups, artifacts, risk/mitigation notes.
  5. Interview Design: structured panels with case prompts and scoring rubrics.
  6. Diligence: references, work-sample back checks, background/education verification.
  7. Offer & Close: expectation alignment, acceptance plan, resignation risk management.
  8. Onboarding: 30/60/90 plan, stakeholder map, early-wins milestones.

Deliverables

Success Profile & Scorecard

Competencies, behaviors, outcomes, and rubric.

Market Map

Targets, adjacency logic, and diversity goals.

Candidate Write-Ups

Evidence, artifacts, risks, and comp alignment.

Diligence Pack

References, verification, and scenario debriefs.

Offer Toolkit

Narratives, comparables, and acceptance plan.

Onboarding Plan

Stakeholders, 30/60/90, and success metrics.

Commercials & Guarantees

  • Retained fee structure with staged milestones (launch / slate / close).
  • Replacement guarantee window for unforeseen separations.
  • Expense policy transparent and pre-approved.

Confidentiality & Conflicts

Clear no-poach windows, conflict checks, NDA/PA, and discreet outreach. Candidate data handled under least-privilege access.

Recent Placements

VP Engineering · SaaS

Closed in 72 days; platform reliability +19% within two quarters.

CNO · Regional Health System

Patient throughput up; denials down with new RC governance.

VP Supply Chain · Retail

OTIF +8 pts after network & labor standards program.

Executive Search FAQs

How long does a typical search take?

8–12 weeks for VP; C-suite may take longer based on market and scope.

Do you present diverse slates?

Yes — we commit to slate composition goals agreed at kickoff and report progress weekly.

Can you run confidential backfills?

Absolutely. Discreet outreach and scheduling minimize exposure risk.

Do you help with onboarding?

We co-author a 30/60/90 plan and run alignment sessions with key stakeholders.

Ready to hire a leader?

We’ll share a sample success profile and a first market map within days.

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