Executive Search

Find best-in-class executive leaders who inspire, innovate and deliver transformative results for your organization.

 

 

 

$1 trillion

The value destroyed annually across the S&P 500 by excessive turnover at the top.

Source: Harvard Business Review

 

A great leader will transform your organization. Yet recruiting the right one is never easy. That’s why you need an executive search strategy.

With 50 years of executive search experience, our data-driven process combines deep expertise with innovative assessment tools to help you find and secure exceptional C-suite and functional leaders in as little as 14 weeks.

 

The executive search questions we help you answer

Executive search starts with asking the right questions. Our proven approach helps you address your most critical leadership challenges.

  • How do we find leaders who can turn our strategic vision into reality?

  • Which leadership qualities predict success in today's volatile environment?

  • How do we build diverse leadership teams that drive innovation and performance?

  • How can we assess a leader’s ability to deliver impact in specific functional roles?

  • How do we identify leaders who have successfully navigated similar challenges?

 

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Find a Legal, Risk, Compliance Leader

Find a Technology, Data, or Digital Leader

Find a Marketing / CAG Leader

Find a Operations and Supply Chain Leader

Find a Diversity Leader

 

A data-driven approach to securing exceptional executive talent

The traditional playbook for executive search is no longer fit for purpose. We partner with you to deliver a comprehensive search process powered by advanced analytics, deep market insight, and proven assessment tools so you can make your next executive decision with confidence.

 

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Access outstanding executive talent

We identify and engage exceptional C-suite executives and functional experts, including established leaders and rising stars from within and outside your industry. Our extensive network and rigorous assessment approach ensures you meet candidates who bring both proven success and future-ready leadership capabilities.

 


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Predict leadership performance

RRA's approach to executive assessment—Leadership Portrait—helps you look beyond traditional definitions of leadership success to identify executives with the dynamic skills needed to navigate a fast-changing world.

 


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Transition executives successfully

We tailor advice for your new executive before they start—and assist with leadership development and transition, and mentoring once in role—so they can bring their experience to bear at pace.

 


 

Frequently asked executive search questions

 

What is executive search?

Executive search is a specialized executive recruitment service that involves working with a specialist executive recruiter to discover and onboard leaders for senior-level positions across your organization. This could be a new CEO, board member, CxO, or functional leader. Our executive search consultants work with you to strategically consider the best person for the job—and advise you on how to set them up for success.

How long does an executive search typically take?

While timelines can vary based on position and market conditions, our structured process typically delivers a shortlist of qualified candidates within eight weeks. Our data-driven approach and extensive networks help optimize the search timeline while ensuring quality outcomes.

What level of positions does Russell Reynolds Associates recruit for?

We specialize in C-suite and senior executive positions across functions and industries for corporations and non-profits globally. We have extensive experience placing Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Chief Operating Officers (COOs), Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), Chief Digital Offices (CDOs), and Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Human Resources (CHROs), Chief People Officers (CPOs), General Counsel (GC), as well as other critical C-suite positions and functional and division leadership roles.

 

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