Top Executive Search Experts 2025

I’m the founder and managing partner of Sandymount Search, a boutique executive search firm headquartered in Portland, OR, working internationally to help companies build world-class teams. With a background in executive search and a career spanning New York, London, and now the West Coast, I’ve built a reputation as a trusted advisor, connector, and recruiter. I use my extensive professional experience and education in psychology to create a data-driven, competence-based approach to talent acquisition.I specialize in recruiting for roles at the forefront of advanced technologies—AI/ML, senior management, marketing, legal, and digital functions—across industries like consumer products, tech, finance, and renewable energy. Having worked at some of the world’s most admired companies, as well as being a former founder myself, I understand firsthand what makes a successful candidate and what it takes to build a team that can drive real impact.My passion lies in helping companies accelerate growth by identifying highly competent, culturally adept leaders who can navigate today’s evolving business landscape. I take a creative approach to finding talent, looking beyond traditional industry boundaries to uncover the people who will drive brand value and innovation. I’m also deeply committed to building diverse teams and hold a Certified Diversity Recruiter designation from ADP.Before executive search, my career was rooted in marketing, communications, brand development and B2B tech. My first job was on The Internet Daily Bulletin, with an award-winning tech publisher in London, then I moved to New York to work at Fortune magazine (Time Inc.), followed by a role as head of marketing at luxury publisher Assouline (acquired by LVMH). Later, I joined L’Oréal-owned Kiehl’s as VP of Global Communications, leading brand storytelling on a global scale. In 2009, I co-founded Omhu, a design-driven company that reimagined products for the Silver Generation—our first product is now in the Smithsonian Collection.I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology and bring an innate curiosity to every search. Whether advising executives on career moves or helping businesses find transformational talent, I love making the right connections that move companies—and people—forward. Reach out to me at Susan@sandymountsearch.com for an introductory conversation.

I am a personable and organized individual with a background in psychology. I utilize my skill set in the recruiting space to build rapport and provide our clients with exceptional talent. I work hard, learn quickly, and constantly strive to accomplish my own goals and the ones set forth by my mentors. Professional/personal growth and happiness are tremendously important to me. These facets of life are akin to yin and yang - one must find a balance of each in order to succeed in both.-Bristol Associates celebrates over 55 years in business and third generation family ownership. With our tradition of excellence, we believe that 'Great Companies are Built by Great People.' To that end, Bristol conducts executive searches that will yield exceptional talent to lead your company. Our team offers responsive, personalized service to select employers and candidates. Having always prided ourselves on the importance of relationships, we bring this focus to placing the best candidates with premier organizations in the following industries: Casino Gaming; Hospitality; Hotel and Resort; Travel, Tourism, and Attraction; Facility and Concession; Restaurant and Foodservice; Food and Beverage; Healthcare; CBD; and Nonprofit. Examples of completed searches include: President, CEO, COO, CFO, CCO, GM, AGM, VP of Marketing, VP of Security & Surveillance, VP of Player Development, VP of Operations, Director of Sales, Director of Human Resources, Executive Director of Hotel Operations, Executive Director of Communications, Director of Cage & Credit, Planning and Analysis Director, Director of Purchasing, Executive Chef, Director of IT, Director of F&B, Director of Facilities, and Controller.

As the Executive Search Practice Group of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) we have the resources and benefits of a large company (including a major international talent network), but the personalized attention and focus of a highly specialized firm. We are functional specialists focusing on finding leadership solutions to business challenges in the areas of Finance & Accounting, Information Technology, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, Legal, and Operations across all industries. If your organization is considering a retained search effort in identifying leaders, please contact me for a confidential discussion. Robert Half Executive Search, provides recruitment of CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CIOs and CTOs as well as executive-level Financial, IT, Sales & Marketing, Legal, and HR professionals across all industry sectors. For the 4th year in a row, Robert Half Executive Search was listed in the Top 5 of Forbes list of “America’s Best Executive Search Firms.” (2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017). For additional information please visit https://www.roberthalf.com/employers/executive-search

As a dedicated Executive Search professional in the commodities industry, I specialize in connecting top talent with leading companies across Finance, Treasury, Structured Trade, and Risk Management sectors. With deep market insights and a commitment to excellence, I help organizations grow through strategic talent acquisition. Interested in discussing your hiring needs or the latest market trends? Let’s connect!” Functions: Finance, Treasury and Tax Structured & Trade Finance Risk Management - Market Risk, Credit Risk www.keplersearch.com | EA Licence no. 18S9419 | EA Personnel no. R2197703

As a Headhunter for the Oil & Energy market, I bring firsthand industry experience to my role. I started my career as a broker, where I developed a deep understanding of the market and built a strong network of contacts.My familiarity with the sector allows me to have a targeted approach to finding the best candidates for my clients, and to connect job seekers to their ideal employers.Some of my recent successes include:- Trader for a new desk- Senior Operations Manager- Global HeadI specialize in front-office roles, such as:- Traders- Operators - Analysts - Business Development ManagersHappy for coffee, ecstatic for a drink.www.keplersearch.com | EA Licence no. 18S9419 | EA Personnel no. R22111344

Passionate IT Recruiter with a knack for connecting top tech talent with exciting career opportunities! In the fast-paced world of IT recruitment, I thrive on building meaningful relationships with both candidates and clients. My mission is simple: to match exceptional talent with companies where they can truly shine. From software developers to dynamic leaders, I specialize in sourcing top-tier IT professionals who are ready to make an impact. Let's connect and explore how I can help you navigate your next career move or find the perfect addition to your team! #ITRecruiter #TechTalent

Passionate and Driven Technical Recruitment Consultant at heart. Completely addicted to golf, travel and great food. I act as the Head of Technical Recruitment in North America for EC1 Partners, a global leader within Fintech Recruitment. My focus is scaling engineering teams and technical organizations within Electronic Trading, Payments, and Enterprise Data focused organizations. I am consistently one of the top billers in EC1, and have a reputation for delivering on high visibility and high impact projects. If you are looking for a new challenge or are looking to make a strategic technical hire, please get in touch with me at bdicroce@ec1partners.com

Eleona possesses a strong background in the Cloud and Data Centre market across APAC. With a keen understanding of industry dynamics, she excels in identifying top talent to meet the unique needs of businesses in this ever-evolving sector. Her expertise lies in navigating the complexities of data center recruitment, ensuring clients benefit from her in-depth knowledge and strategic approach to executive search.EA Licence Number: 18S9419EA Personnel: R23113356

BJRC Recruiting is a boutique search firm dedicated to placing top-tier Executive, Legal & Compliance and Finance & Accounting professionals. Our service offers targeted placements for executives and mid-to-senior level professionals. Our team is comprised of former practicing lawyers, CPAs and management consultants, and as a result, we know how to find the top talent in the marketplace. We have first-hand industry knowledge, which enables us to provide in-depth insights into current market trends and up-to-date salary specifics.

Pender & Howe is a fast-growing, investor-backed North American executive search and human capital advisory firm. We specialize across six core industry sectors, with dedicated industry experts leading search mandates in each. Our digital and data-driven approach ensures every search is executed with efficiency, precision, and deep market insights—helping our clients secure the best leaders to drive their organizations forward. As Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Pender & Howe, I launched the firm in 2019 as the retained executive search arm of another agency. After successfully spinning off, I now lead our overall strategy, driving growth and innovation in executive search. If you're looking to strengthen your leadership team—or are interested in joining ours—let’s connect!

With a decade of in-house talent acquisition and executive search experience, I've had the fulfilling opportunity to partner with industry leaders in Energy, Infrastructure, Commodities Trading & Shipping, Financial Institutions and Consultancy firms. One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is in advising industry professionals on career prospects. I believe in transparency and prioritizing prospects aligned with their long-term growth and development.If you'd like to know more about job opportunities, compensation and benefits benchmarking market analysis, and competitor intelligence, get in touch with me at dawn.gulanes@keplersearch.com or message me on WA at +65 9385 3134EA Licence no. 18S9419 | EA Personnel no. R1551518

Musician, writer, and former project manager. I've never been able to choose between music and writing - and eventually gave up deciding. I pursued a PhD in Comparative Literature at Harvard, where I wrote about music and literature, taught French and Russian language and literature, and continued my piano performance studies. Currently, I am a full-time piano teacher, songwriter, and musician performing across LA while also contributing creatively to screenwriter and showrunner Margaret Nagle's projects as a creative writing assistant. My most recent script, "Albertville," for which I have also composed the music, was a Quarterfinalist at Austin Film Festival and a Finalist in several other international festivals. I have a unique background in performing and teaching music, writing across diverse genres, and a strong organizational skillset that I sharpened as a Project Manager. I bring passion, a deep knowledge of music and writing, and an eye for detail to every creative as well as educational endeavor.

Denise Al Halabi is a VP of Sustainability at INNOVO Profitable Net Zero with 15 years of experience in alluvial diamond and gold mining in Liberia, West Africa, and 10 years of combined experience in marketing, life, health and accident insurance, solar and private equity finance. She currently specializes in helping coal, oil, and gas industries, relevant companies and their supply chains reduce their Scope 1-3 carbon emissions.

Founder and MD : Uberlife Consulting Pvt. Ltd. (www.uberlife.org), Silverpeople (www.silverpeople.in)MBA : Indian School of Business (ISB Class of 2008); PGD AMMM from NIFT 1999-2001Entrepreneur, Business strategist/leader with 20+ years of varied work experience across Strategy consulting, General Management and People Resource function! Industry Focus: Retail, E-commerce, Education, Real Estate, Fintech, Digital Transformation and Sustainability!Specialties: Strategy, Operations/Process Optimization and Results!

Carly-Anne Fairlie is the Founder and Executive Recruiter at Catalyst Executive Search, a Canadian, woman-owned firm specializing in executive search and recruitment. With over 15 years of experience, she is a trusted advisor known for identifying top talent, fostering strong relationships, and delivering successful hires. Catalyst partners with companies across Public Relations, Marketing, and Media, with deep expertise in Healthcare, Pharma, Life Sciences, CPG, Food & Beverage, Technology, Financial Services, and Insurance. Founded in 2021, the firm is committed to a data-driven, strategic approach that aligns hiring with business goals while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in every search. Hiring Expertise:- Public Relations / Corporate Communications- Public Affairs / Government Relations / Investor Relations - Medical Communications - Marketing / Digital Media / SEO & SEM- Data Science / Analytics / Marketing Technology- AI / Engineering- Healthcare / Life Sciences / Pharma- Agency - all rolesConnect with me at cafairlie@catalystsearch.com.

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐫, 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞—𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 With over 20 years of experience spanning Operations, Project & Program Management, and Executive Recruitment, I’ve worked across Financial Services, Hospitality, Education, and Utilities—leading and supporting high-value projects, including the multi-billion-pound Nuclear Power Station project in the UK. Now, as an Executive Career Coach & Recruiter, I specialize in helping undervalued and underpaid executives position themselves for higher-paying, more fulfilling leadership roles. I’ve guided professionals across 34 countries, up to CEO level enabling them to secure roles at companies like Google, Meta, PwC, and Deloitte. I simplify and accelerate the hiring process for both candidates and companies—transforming the candidate experience into a competitive advantage. My approach blends AI, psychology, storytelling, and marketing, ensuring job seekers stand out and employers find the right leaders faster. 🔹 Job seekers – Struggling to market your strengths? Let's craft a strategy to land your next six-figure role. 🔹 FinTech & AI startups – Need strategic leaders to scale your business? I can help you find and attract top talent. 📩 Let’s connect – Check out 100+ LinkedIn recommendations from candidates AFTER landing their dream role.

A leadership strategist and the founder of KS Insight, with over 25 years of experience advising high-level leaders across various sectors. I specialize in guiding executives and organizations through complex challenges, particularly in leadership development, conflict resolution, and strategic transformation. With a strong background in public policy, international relations, and coaching, I work with leaders in both the public and private sectors, including governments, non-profits, and global institutions. I am passionate about fostering effective leadership in divided societies and helping organizations navigate times of change with clarity and resilience.

I work with a team of tenured professionals that focus on all aspects of Commercial, Clinical and Manufacturing recruitment within the Life Sciences industries. We have been ranked in the top 2% of recruiters for a large worldwide recruiting network for the past 9 years and were just recognized in 2022 as Office of the Decade!I personally specialize in Regional and National Account Management, Reimbursement, MSL, HEOR, Contracting, Payer Marketing, Policy, Sales and Market Access and Pricing roles. Over the last 18 years of my professional life, I have provided a high level of customer satisfaction and leadership for the corporations I have worked for. My knowledge of corporate structure and understanding that a talented employee is what makes a company competitive allow me to help recruit and make strong matches for our candidates and clients.Specialties:Management positions – Manager, Director, VP, “C” level