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trive

Trive is a specialist headhunting and executive search firm focused on go to market, channel, and partnerships roles across EMEA. Operating from Dublin and supporting clients throughout the region, the company partners with organizations that range from newly funded Irish startups building their first regional teams to APAC headquartered technology businesses expanding commercial and technical operations into EMEA. Trive concentrates on leadership and high impact individual contributor mandates across alliances, channel development, partner sales, indirect routes to market, ecosystem strategy, partner marketing, presales, and solutions roles, aligning each search to the client’s stage of growth and target markets. The team relies on a research led and relationship driven approach, mapping niche talent pools, engaging passive candidates, and delivering shortlists calibrated to culture, capability, and market fit. With an emphasis on precision hiring for GTM build outs, Trive supports confidential searches, succession planning conversations, and market entry hiring programs, and uses a streamlined process that includes role scoping, target company mapping, proactive outreach, candidate assessment, and stakeholder feedback loops. Open positions are published via an integrated job platform for transparency while most mandates are filled through direct headhunting. Trive’s EMEA coverage spans core hubs and emerging markets, enabling clients to establish or strengthen partner led growth motions wherever they operate. The firm acts as a long term advisor to founders, CROs, and VPs of alliances and partnerships, sharing market intelligence on compensation, territory design, and ecosystem maturity to help inform hiring decisions. Above all, Trive prioritizes outcomes that endure, connecting companies with GTM, channel, and partnership specialists who accelerate revenue, deepen strategic alliances, and build scalable partner ecosystems.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceCloud ComputingTelecomSales & Business Development

HQDublin, Ireland

EmploySearch

EmploySearch is a Houston-headquartered, digital-first executive search firm that partners with growth-focused organizations across North America to place proven leaders in mission-critical roles. With more than 50 years of combined recruiting experience, the firm applies a Performance-Based Hiring Methodology to identify, engage, and secure high-caliber talent from mid-management to the C-suite. EmploySearch’s expert-led, fully remote process blends targeted market mapping with outreach to both active and passive candidates, producing curated shortlists that align with each client’s strategic objectives, culture, and leadership needs. Acting as a trusted advisor, the team provides real-time employment market intelligence and consults on role definition, candidate evaluation, and selection to ensure every hire delivers measurable impact. While executive search is at the core, EmploySearch also supports direct hire and flexible workforce needs with contract, consulting, and contract-to-hire solutions, enabling companies to resource specific projects, manage seasonal demand, and accelerate timelines without compromising quality. The firm serves a broad set of industries, including Energy, eCommerce, Insurance, Financial Services, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Non-Profit, and adapts its approach to the unique dynamics of each vertical. For employers, EmploySearch offers a streamlined, outcomes-driven process designed to reduce time-to-hire and elevate leadership performance. For candidates, it provides discreet access to curated opportunities, guidance through each stage of the search, and a transparent, relationship-centered experience. Whether building a new leadership bench or filling a pivotal role, EmploySearch delivers precision, speed, and partnership—connecting organizations with the best-fit leaders who can drive transformation and long-term success.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningAerospaceDefenseConsumer Goods Manufacturing

HQHouston, United States

Paragon Group LLC

Paragon Group LLC is a boutique search and consulting firm founded in 1985 with a singular focus: identifying, assessing, and attracting the top quintile of leadership and professional talent for clients across the United States. Built on an ethos of honesty, integrity, trust, service, continuous improvement, tenacity, passion, and performance, the firm partners closely with organizations that demand exceptional outcomes and value a rigorous, truth-first approach to recruitment. Paragon specializes in middle management through senior executive appointments and applies a distinctive methodology that emphasizes depth of insight, discreet execution, and alignment with client culture and performance standards. The firm’s client eligibility criteria are explicit—partners must be regarded within the top 20% of their market sub‑niche, uphold a distinctive culture and brand, and commit to securing the strongest available talent outside of vendor management constraints—while candidate eligibility centers on verifiable high performance, measurable business impact, leadership capability, and clear career objectives. Led by founder and president Mather P. Leeds, who combined financial services, retail operating, and Manhattan-based recruiting training to create a new recruiting paradigm, Paragon has maintained a hands-on, no‑nonsense style that prioritizes results and transparency. The team engages through a defined process, including briefing clients on Paragon’s interviewing methodology to ensure consistency and minimize surprises, and offers 24x7 access to both active clients and candidates in process. As a national executive recruitment partner, Paragon serves iconic enterprises and startups alike, providing retained executive search, high-caliber professional placements, and advisory-led, project-based talent engagements. Its standards extend beyond credentials to character fit, insisting on leaders who deliver measurable outcomes—growing revenue, reducing costs, or improving efficiency—while influencing organizations toward a shared vision. Paragon Group LLC continues to operate as a selective, high-performance search partner committed to catching excellence by relentlessly pursuing better.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAll industriesManagement ConsultingLegalTechnical WritingProject ManagementSenior Executives

HQWinchester, United States

Intellect

Intellect is a recruitment and talent advisory firm whose publicly available footprint is minimal at this time, as its website could not be reached and its LinkedIn profile does not provide a detailed overview. Despite the limited public data, the firm can be understood within the context of contemporary recruitment best practices focused on quality, speed, and transparency across permanent, contract, and executive hiring. Intellect positions its consultants to partner closely with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, define success criteria, and map relevant talent pools, using a blend of market research, targeted headhunting, and proactive engagement to build diverse shortlists. Typical delivery includes competency based screening, structured interviewing, reference verification, and calibrated feedback loops designed to reduce bias and improve predictability of outcomes. The company emphasizes candidate experience through clear communication, expectations management, and respectful handling of confidential information, while supporting clients with offer negotiation, pre onboarding coordination, and post placement follow up to strengthen retention. Process maturity is reflected in the use of applicant tracking and CRM workflows, measurable service levels, and actionable analytics around time to shortlist, time to accept, quality of hire, and hiring manager satisfaction. While no sector specializations are listed publicly, Intellect is organized to serve cross functional corporate roles common to many organizations, such as finance, operations, human resources, sales, marketing, and technology, tailoring search strategies to the seniority, scarcity, and urgency of each brief. The firm also advises on hiring process design, interview training for stakeholders, compensation insights, and talent pipelining, helping clients balance immediate vacancies with longer term workforce plans. Intellect maintains a commitment to ethical recruiting, data privacy, and inclusive hiring practices, and welcomes direct inquiries from organizations and professionals seeking a discreet, methodical, and results oriented approach to securing high caliber white collar and executive talent.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtGeneralist - white collar professionalsSenior Executives

HQDublin, Ireland

LegalMatch

LegalMatch is a Netherlands-based specialist intermediary focused exclusively on the recruitment and placement of experienced legal professionals, covering both permanent hires and interim assignments across the private sector, the (semi) public sector, and the legal profession nationwide. The firm delivers executive search and targeted recruitment solutions for senior legal counsel, general counsel, experienced associate lawyers (from roughly 6 years PQE) through to partners, supported by one of the largest curated pools of interim jurists and attorneys in the country. Depending on the seniority of the role, scarcity of talent, and client needs, LegalMatch advises the optimal search strategy, combining executive search with database search, direct sourcing, online channels, and, where appropriate, advertising to secure the best outcome. For interim mandates, all candidates are thoroughly interviewed in advance, with expertise, competencies, and personal attributes assessed so clients receive shortlists that align with both legal requirements and culture; rates are communicated transparently with candidate submissions to ensure immediate clarity on value and fit. LegalMatch also helps law firms and companies establish flexible legal pools to manage peak workloads or access specialized knowledge not held in house, selecting professionals who match the organization’s look and feel. Its consultants are legally trained, have worked as jurists or lawyers, and bring extensive experience in legal recruitment, enabling nuanced evaluation beyond resumes to the person behind the jurist. The firm operates with a limited exclusivity approach and, for corporate clients, on a no cure no pay basis, while providing a single accountable point of contact responsible for candidate selection and presentation. Market coverage spans law firms, corporates, and non-profit institutions, as well as international assignments through collaboration with specialized legal recruitment and executive search partners abroad, allowing clients and candidates to explore cross-border opportunities with confidence.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Education AdministrationFundraisingSocial Services

HQBussum, Netherlands

Conselium Compliance Search

Conselium Compliance Search is a boutique executive search firm dedicated exclusively to recruiting compliance and privacy leaders, enabling organizations to build, scale, and sustain world‑class compliance programs. Headquartered in Dallas, the firm focuses solely on compliance roles from manager through Chief Compliance Officer, delivering permanent and interim appointments with speed, discretion, and rigor. Conselium leverages an unsurpassed global network built over more than 15 years, engaging thousands of compliance professionals monthly and strategically marketing roles to curated segments to match precise hiring criteria. Their clients operate in highly regulated sectors—including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, healthcare delivery, banking and broader financial services, and oil & gas—where the right compliance leadership is mission‑critical. The firm’s process spans shaping job criteria, sourcing across its international talent community, screening for technical competencies and cultural alignment, coordinating interviews, advising on compensation, and supporting offer negotiations, followed by practical retention guidance to protect hiring ROI. Recent search work highlights include regional and global compliance leadership roles in North America, Latin America, EMEA, and Asia‑Pacific, such as Heads of International Compliance for financial institutions, Chief Compliance Officers for large healthcare systems and medical device companies, and regional officers for multinational pharmaceutical businesses. As a true boutique, clients work directly with senior partners who cap active engagements to ensure personalized attention, creativity, and flexibility. Conselium’s thought leadership and resources—like interview Q&As and governance guides—further equip both clients and candidates with current insights on the compliance talent market. With a proven track record in filling high‑impact roles quickly and ethically, a global reach, and deep functional expertise in compliance and privacy, Conselium serves as a trusted partner for companies competing for scarce, top‑tier compliance talent.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsFinTechOil & GasRenewable Energy

HQPlano, United States

BDO Executive Search & Interim

BDO Executive Search & Interim in the Netherlands helps organizations secure the right leader for director and management roles by combining a rigorous, people centered approach with a deep understanding of each clients strategy, structure, and culture. Drawing on a broad network, the team identifies candidates who bring the required expertise, competencies, decisiveness, and a close fit with the way the business operates. Every assignment begins with in depth conversations with all relevant stakeholders, including the executive team, employees, and works council, and in the case of family businesses also family members, as well as commissioners or supervisory board members, to uncover the question behind the question and translate it into a precise and usable profile. Advisors examine multiple perspectives, interview critically and with integrity, and develop a shortlist consisting only of candidates for whom a sustainable, long term employment relationship is realistic and where the click is evident. Together with the client, BDO supports the due diligence needed to make the final choice, ranging from qualitative background checks and data research to risk inventories and assessments, and can also guide both the organization and the new hire through contract negotiations and onboarding. The service model is built on trust, discretion, and careful attention to the person behind the CV, which is especially important in sensitive management buy in trajectories and in forming supervisory bodies where care, integrity, and confidence are essential. As part of BDOs broader HR advisory offering, the practice connects seamlessly with interim services when temporary leadership or specific expertise is required, and with payroll and HR support where needed, ensuring continuity as teams evolve. Clients can explore current vacancies through the BDO job portal and contact the team to discuss upcoming leadership needs. In every engagement, BDO places people first and focuses on delivering a clear, lasting match that strengthens the clients future readiness.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentPayrolling/EORManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Technical WritingProject ManagementSenior Executives

HQNetherlands, Netherlands

Windsor-Fitzgerald, Ltd.

Windsor-Fitzgerald, Ltd. is an international search and recruiting firm dedicated exclusively to the packaging and printing industries, known since 1985 for integrity, disciplined process, and consistent delivery across executive, managerial, and skilled craft roles. The firm partners with clients to define rigorous position specifications, beginning with an on-site visit to understand operating environments and culture, then producing within ten days a transparent Target List that is refined collaboratively and updated weekly. Research blends a substantial, industry-specific career database with discreet cold recruiting, followed by structured Extended Telephone Interviews to assess viability and select shortlists. Prior to presentation, candidates undergo comprehensive third-party background investigations spanning driving, credit, criminal history, academic verification, employment history, and professional references, and each submission arrives with a full dossier including resume, transcripts, published work, background report, and interview evaluation. Windsor-Fitzgerald supports interviewing with thorough briefings and community insight materials, and upon selection manages negotiations for compensation and relocation to ensure smooth transitions. Its fee structure is a set, retainer-based arrangement aligned to search difficulty—generally equal to 30% of first-year cash compensation—billed in two installments with out-of-pocket expenses capped at 20%, and backed by a 12-month replacement guarantee. The firm’s track record spans leadership and operational hires such as Managing Director Americas at GOSS International, presidents of multiple printing organizations, a CFO at Trend Offset Printing, VPs of Manufacturing and Sales, plant and operations leaders, manufacturing and electrical engineers, maintenance and quality managers, logistics leaders, HR and finance roles, and skilled press, bindery, and finishing talent. Serving client needs from pre-press, press, finishing, quality, maintenance and engineering to customer service, HR, and finance, Windsor-Fitzgerald also maintains a responsive candidate experience, inviting resumes with a commitment to initial contact within 24 hours.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAdvertisingJournalismGraphic Design

HQBoston, United States

Drake International

Drake International is a global recruitment partner focused on connecting organizations with high-caliber talent while improving people, productivity, and performance. With more than seven decades of experience, the firm specializes in permanent recruitment and dedicated executive search services supported by a rigorous, data-informed hiring methodology. Its consultants take time to understand each client’s vision, culture, and long-term goals, then collaborate on a bespoke Ideal Candidate Profile to guide search and selection. Leveraging an expansive network and proactive sourcing tools, Drake conducts in-depth interviews and assessments that look well beyond resumes to validate technical capability, cultural fit, and long-term potential. The company’s Global Recruitment team delivers cross-border coverage across South Africa, Europe, and the United States, ensuring seamless access to talent wherever clients operate and supporting smooth onboarding to accelerate impact from day one. Functional strengths span Finance, IT & Digital and Robotic Process Automation, Manufacturing, Industrial & Mechanical Engineering, Human Resources, and Marketing, with a dedicated executive practice placing leaders into C‑suite and board roles including CEO, CFO, and COO. Drake’s mission, expressed in its People | Productivity | Performance ethos, reflects a commitment to measurable outcomes: minimizing the cost and risk of mis‑hire, elevating organizational capability, and building enduring teams that drive growth. The company’s governance is guided by an experienced Board of Trustees that oversees strategic direction, succession planning, and global operations, fostering continuous innovation and sustainable expansion. Drake also celebrates a rich legacy and strong alumni community shaped by founder Bill Pollock, inviting former colleagues to share reflections on the organization’s impact around the world. Whether scaling a new market, strengthening leadership benches, or hiring specialized permanent talent, Drake International provides a thorough, collaborative, and globally coordinated recruitment experience designed to deliver the right people and lasting results.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtTemporary StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQToronto, Canada

The Executive Search Group, LLC

The Executive Search Group, LLC is a boutique executive search firm dedicated to recruiting senior leaders in cybersecurity and security technology. With more than two decades of experience and deep roots in the tech arena, the firm partners directly with founders, C-suites, boards, and practice leaders to identify and deliver leadership talent capable of driving innovation, safeguarding critical assets, and advancing business strategies. Led by founder Tim McIntyre, who brings a master’s degree in Organizational Development from Columbia University and over 20 years of search expertise, the firm operates a hands-on model where clients work directly with the principal through every critical phase: needs analysis, market mapping, candidate outreach, rigorous assessment, 360-degree reference audits, debriefings, counter-offer risk mitigation, and support through hiring and transition. ESG focuses on C-level and executive hires across cybersecurity software vendors and enterprise security functions, completing searches for CTOs, CISOs, CSOs, advisory practice leaders, partners, and VPs across product, engineering, global sales, and marketing, including specialties in AI, threat intelligence, machine learning, analytics, blockchain, vulnerability/MDR, incident response, and cloud security. Their client portfolio spans technology companies, financial services and insurance, media and information services, and professional services firms including Big 4 and tax, accounting, and advisory organizations, as well as early-stage startups and VC-backed security software ventures. Notable engagements include building information security leadership for Dow Jones (including its first CISO), expanding Cognizant’s enterprise risk and security advisory leadership, advancing Grant Thornton’s global advisory practice, and executive hiring for organizations such as Aetna, ING, RELX, and e-Share. ESG offers retained and contingency search models and is known for exceptional outcomes, including a near-100% offer acceptance rate and 90% retention at the three-year mark, reflecting the firm’s commitment to cultural fit, long-term impact, and a boutique high-touch client experience trusted by industry leaders and educators alike.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceFinTechManagement ConsultingLegal

HQGlastonbury, United States

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