Leadership for
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Executive Recruiting Firm Providing Search and Headhunting Services
We help organizations improve their market position through the right people.
Keller Executive Search is a contingent and retained executive search firm that helps companies find CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CTOs, CHROs, and other C-suite leaders with the experience, mindset, and skills to drive growth. Our executive search consultants support organizations looking to strengthen their leadership pipelines and hire with confidence at every stage. We also fill critical roles across a broad range of functions and industries through our global network and proven approach.
92%
Searches Ending
in a Hire
94%
Client Experience
Score
89%
Hire Retained
After One Year
73%
Roles Filled in
6 Weeks or Less
Our clients rely on us when a discreet, high-touch search process matters most.
We take a consultative approach from discovery through placement. Keller Executive Search offers retained executive search and contingent recruiting along with curated advisory services to help businesses secure top leadership talent. Our team strives to place candidates with unique insights and strong skill sets honed by a wealth of experience. We also assist with leadership development and succession planning, identifying high-potential internal talent that can be prepared for future needs. We are committed to helping clients find executives who match their company’s culture and strategic vision. This makes Keller Executive Search a trusted partner for companies entering new markets or a post-funding growth phase, as well as startups, nonprofit organizations, and multinational corporations. We conduct retained searches across New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Miami, and 40+ other locations nationwide, as well as in 71+ countries worldwide.
Connected
Globally through NPAworldwide
Global Executive Search
500
Member Firms Worldwide
1,362
Global Partners
14,700
Executive Positions Annually
Leadership is foundational for a business to thrive.
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What makes Keller Executive Search different from other executive search firms?
Many clients come to us after comparing executive recruitment agencies and want a retained search partner focused on long-term fit. Our global reach allows us to identify executive leaders for both domestic and international organizations. Alongside our executive recruiting capabilities, we offer complimentary leadership assessment and HR advisory services to predict leadership success.
Personalized Services
The results we deliver come from the attention to detail and care of a dedicated senior consultant, backed by deep executive search expertise.
HR Advisory Services
Receive guidance on improving HR processes and workflows to reduce workloads and increase employee retention and engagement. Additionally, get advice on executive compensation packages and fairness and compliance in pay practices.
Expedited Turnaround
Our elite executive recruiters work with haste to ensure quick search project executions and minimize the duration to contract signing.
Our Precision-Search Process
Our Precision Search Process is our proprietary five-phase methodology for identifying, assessing, and placing exceptional executive leaders. Developed through 1,000+ search engagements in the US and across dozens of counties, this rigorous process ensures every placement is backed by deep market intelligence, validated behavioral assessments, and cultural alignment analysis — delivering leaders who perform and stay
Replacement Coverage
We pledge to replace our candidate if an executive hire does not meet expectations during the first 365 days.
Industry Leading Assessments
Comprehensive assessments are rendered, and personality insights are included for the shortlisted candidates.
Our client’s leadership team is off limits for candidate sourcing. We act as management consultants working in the best interests of our clients.
Your senior consultant and their team become your dedicated contact point to lead executive search engagements. Keller Executive Search also remains in contact with you and the new hire for 6 months after the search is completed to follow-up on performance.
Industry Expertise
We're here to help you find your next great leader, regardless of industry. Keller Executive Search offers executive recruitment solutions tailored to your unique needs across healthcare, technology, financial services, energy, manufacturing, and more. Our sector-specific expertise allows us to match organizations with leaders who understand the unique challenges and regulatory requirements of each industry.
Ranked among the world's top executive search firms with a proven record of integrity and excellence.
Case Studies
Built To Hire
The offer was in line with the client’s upfront declaration to go in strong. With a $27,000 sign-on fee, $20,000 for relocation, and a 40% annual bonus, the package totaled $230,000. Background checks were completed without any problems, and the hire was confirmed within the client’s target window. Keller Executive Search confirmed a VP with the commercial construction background and drive to recruit directly that the client had asked for. The search opened in October and closed with a signed offer before year-end, on the client’s target schedule.
Two Jobs In One
Background checks were cleared quickly, and the candidate joined the business on December 1 after signing the contract in November. She would travel to Munich soon after joining to learn group processes, with onboarding structured across both the Taipei facility and German headquarters. The client had named December 1 as a firm deadline from the start, and the search delivered on it. The appointment also set up an operational succession path, putting the candidate in line to take over the Taiwan MD role once the current one retired. Keller Executive Search completed the search and secured a signed contract for the client’s required December 1 start.
The Job No One Could Advertise
Background checks were done through Verifile, and the candidate started with the business on October 1, the contract having been signed with the outgoing leadership in Stockholm. The business had recently changed hands, and the finance function was still forming when he joined. The search delivered a CFO who met all criteria at a salary most candidates at his level would pass on. Keller Executive Search ran the process to the deadline on an exclusive direct headhunt basis with no acquisition disclosure. The reporting line was changed before his start date; he would report directly into US leadership from day one.
Keller Executive Search in the Press
How To Find a Job That Lets You Work and Travel At The Same Time
Keller Executive Search Senior Recruiter Julia Yurchak gives advice on how to land jobs that allow employees to travel and work in an article for VoM News. The article, “Work and Travel? Expert Shares How to Find a Job That Lets You Do Both”, includes a guide on how to achieve the digital nomad lifestyle and stand out in this competitive landscape. Some strategies Julia mentioned that will allow you to travel the world while pursuing a career include: Freelancing or consulting: Travelling while you work requires some flexibility in your work schedule. Freelancing platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, and Freelancer...
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More Employees Say They Want To Work Remotely: Why Employers Should Offer Flexible Work Arrangements
Senior Recruitment Consultant Julia Yurchak of Keller Executive Search was quoted in a National Daily Press article about the rising demand among employees for employers to offer more opportunities for remote work. In the article, “Why Employers Must Offer Remote Work – 70% of Candidates Say It’s a Top Priority”, Julia gave insights into why remote work options have become so important for employers trying to attract skilled employees. Julia shared some flexible working options businesses can consider where fully remote roles aren’t an option. Julia made the following important points in her commentary: Improved work-life balance and job satisfaction:...
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US TikTok Ban Could Hurt Both Influencers and the Economy
Spokesperson for Keller Executive Search, Ami Mandel, commented on the looming US ban on TikTok in an article for the International Business Times, “US Ban On TikTok Won’t Only Affect Influencers, It Could Impact The Economy Too”. He also discussed the potential consequences the ban could have on business relationships, customer engagement, and sales. Some highlights from the article: At the time of writing, TikTok had 100 million regular users in the United States. About 65% were full-time content creators. Brands promoting their products on TikTok reported sales growth of more than 100%. US lawmakers stepped up efforts to restrict...
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30 Dallas Staffing Agencies and Recruiting Firms You Should Know
Keller Executive Search was featured on Built In in a list of the top 30 staffing agencies and recruiting firms in Dallas. Partnering with a professional recruiting firm, even in a strong labor market, can be beneficial for both job seekers and employers. These firms often have direct contact with hiring managers for current and future job openings and industry-specific expertise. If you’re looking to grow your team in Dallas, Keller Executive Search identifies and appoints candidates for tech positions in various sectors, such as blockchain, SaaS, and IoT. It boasts a global database of candidates for executive search and...
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What to Do When You Evaluate Job Offers
In an article published on The Muse’s website in 2024, Keller Executive Search weighed in on how to evaluate a job offer, request more time to consider your options, and negotiate the offer. To make sure a job fits your professional goals, your idea of a good balance between work and your personal life, and your salary expectations, The Muse explains how important it is to take the time to truly consider any job offer you receive and pay attention to the details. Julia Yurchak, Keller Executive Search’s senior recruitment consultant, suggests taking between 24 and 48 hours to consider...
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The Benefits and Downsides of Transparency in Business
Talent sourcing, acquisition and management specialist at Keller Executive Search Julia Yurchak commented on how to make your business more transparent in an article for Business.com, “How To Instill More Transparency In Your Business”, and the benefits of doing so. The article discussed when it is appropriate and beneficial to be transparent, as well as when sharing everything with all stakeholders can do more harm than good. In the past, only the owners and CEOs of privately-owned companies knew what was going on behind the scenes. Employees did not receive access to this information, supposedly to prevent internal conflict over...
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