CEO SEARCH

CEO Search is a nationwide executive search firm that specializes in filling high level executive roles. We are experts in executive search for CEO, COO and c-level positions. Our services are contingency based and nationwide. We work in every industry with companies of every size. Our recruiters are experienced, professional, educated and extremely talented. We have one of the highest satisfaction ratings in the industry and the vast majority of our business comes from referrals or clients who have used our services before.

People typically misconceived the role of the CEO search firms or c level executive recruiters in the CEO selection process. Not only do organizations misperceive this CEO headhunters role but so do many ceo recruiting firms themselves (Ted being a prime example). The ceo recruitment agencies has evolved in ways that sometimes prioritize a short-term fix over a long-term fit. An article in the Wall Street Journal was headlined "HighTech Recruiter Beirne Faces Sticky Issue of Fit," and it documented a star search consultant who had brought in people for top positions at companies such as America Online, Xerox, and Pointcast only to see them leave shortly thereafter.

This article illustrated how difficult it has become to recruit the right CEO for high-tech companies. Similarly, there's a growing controversy over c suite recruiters who practise "parallel processing," shopping the same CEO candidate around to different clients. And of course, the book-and-bill mentality of many large search firms has had a huge impact on how organizations view the industry.

These large organisations are "blocked" from recruiting from their numerous client companies and thus are denied access to many prospective candidates. To make significant, positive contributions to the CEO selection process, c-level recruiters and their clients—the board of directors-must go about their task in a thoughtful, patient manner.

some organizations maintain that they don't need a search consultant to find a new CEO. Although there may be instances when they can function perfectly well without one, often they are deluding themselves by thinking they don't need outside assistance. Remember, most incumbent CEOs and board members are neophytes when it comes to CEO searches. Most have never had to conduct a CEO search or have only participated in such a search once before. A consultant who specializes in CEO searches has gone through the process many times and is aware of where the traps lie.

CEOs or boards that decide to go it alone without ceo recruiting services usually rely on "old boy" networks. Typically, the board search committee or incumbent CEO doesn't take the process seriously and assumes that it's just a matter of talking to a few trusted people, receiving a few recommendations, and choosing between a group of equally qualified candidates. In these cases without ceo executive search firm, organizations usually fail to make a good match between their strategic requirements and a candidate's strengths. A fast, simplified approach results in a "star" candidate who may look good on paper and present well but just isn't a good fit for the company.

Often companies who select this way fall victim to the star syndrome, picking a candidate who seems to have sterling credentials. He may be someone who has received glowing reviews in the trade press or who has worked as the right-hand man for a superstar CEO. The problem, of course, is that accomplishments in one company don't automatically translate to accomplishments or requirements at another organization.

 

COO RECRUITING AND STAFFING

CEO Search was created due to an overwhelming demand for exceptional c-suite candidates on a contingency basis. Our recruiters are experts in executive search for CEO, COO and c-level candidates. We’ve been working exclusively in this area for many years and have formed thousands of solid relationships with exceptionally talented c-level executives.

Our recruiters are educated professionals with executive backgrounds and many years of experience. We know how to consistently find the most exceptional talent in the marketplace and are able to deliver even when other executive search firms fail. We are experts in the industry, easy to work with and have an extremely high rate of referral business.

We are the only executive search firm that truly specializes in filling CEO positions on a contingency basis. 

 

C-LEVEL EXECUTIVE SEARCH

In addition to CEO and COO positions, CEO Search provides exceptional talent for all c-level openings. From Chief Technology Officer positions to Chief Investment Officer roles, CEO Search delivers. Our team of experienced executive recruiters have been delivering phenomenal results for our clients for many years now. Because of our ability to deliver outstanding results and tremendous value to our clients, we have experienced rapid growth over the last 10 years. We work in every industry and with companies of every size. From small tech start-ups to billion dollar energy firms CEO Search consistently delivers results!