Executive Search

Find top-performing executive leaders who inspire, innovate and deliver transformative results for your organization.

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A great leader has the power to transform your organization. Yet recruiting the right one is never easy. That's why you need to partner with an executive search firm with a proven track record for identifying and securing best-in-class leaders to drive your organization forward.

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 executives 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 do we identify leaders who have successfully navigated similar challenges?

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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 firm 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 C-suite or CEO search timeline while ensuring quality outcomes.

What level of positions does Russell Reynolds Associates recruit for?

We specialize in C-suite and senior executive search for 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.

How can I improve my chances of finding a new executive opportunity?

The best way to share your resume is by submitting it through RRA Engage, our digital collaboration platform. By doing so, you’ll be considered for executive searches we conduct on behalf of our clients, receive valuable insights on candidate best practices for senior leaders, and have the chance to connect with our consultants and be invited to relevant industry events. If you would like to submit your resume, please do so on our dedicated site.

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