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About

Overview
Top Executive Search Firms exists as a resource to the public seeking to understand the complexities of the executive search/recruiting industry. The information contained on this site is designed to provide a comprehensive look at the top executive search firms by offering resources, opinions, and rankings as a guide to helping you choose the best firm to meet your executive search needs. This list will be updated every two years based upon an algorithmic approach which also includes public voting, and editorial input. We do accept input and feedback from firms on the list, as well as accept advertising payments from listed firms, industry partners, vendors, suppliers, and employers.
Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Top 20 Executive Search Firms list, organizations must be retained search firms, have multiple practice areas, a global presence, displayed recognized thought leadership, and must have completed signature searches for global brands in multiple geographies.

Ranking Methodology

The ranking order for the Top 20 Executive Search Firms list is derived algorithmically based upon a proprietary weighting of the following criteria: annual revenue, number of placements, number of ancillary services or practice areas, level of searches handled by average salary, completion ratio, average time to complete, stick rate, client satisfaction (testimonials/votes), social media presence, executive thought leadership, and editorial input. Advertising payments will only affect listing by those firms who meet other qualifications noted above.

The executive search industry, trade associations, and various executive search firms produce a wide array lists and rankings and no such list / ranking, including this one, should substitute for due diligence on behalf of prospective clients or employees. The rankings noted on this site are deemed reliable, but cannot be guaranteed as some of the data is provided by firms ranked on the list, and such data, especially in the case of privately held companies, can be biased and cannot be exhaustively verified.

 

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