Boutique and enterprise executive search firms specializing in identifying, vetting, and placing senior executives and board members through extensive networks, confidential searches, and comprehensive leadership assessments.

Revenue from retained search fees (typically 30-35% of total compensation), paid in installments regardless of outcome, plus performance bonuses, assessment services, and leadership consulting engagements.

• Search success rate

  Percentage of retained searches resulting in successful executive placements

• Time to placement

  Average duration from search initiation to candidate start date

• Executive retention

  Percentage of placed executives remaining after 2 years

Spencer Stuart, Korn Ferry, Heidrick & Struggles, Russell Reynolds