Services
Executive search
Retained search for presidents, CEOs, provosts, deans, and other senior leaders serving colleges, universities, museums, research centers, and other mission-driven organizations.
Identifying and recruiting leaders are among the most consequential decisions institutions make. Successful searches require judgment, discretion, and candor. We measure success by the impact the leaders we help recruit have on the organizations they serve.
We advise boards and search committees throughout the process from defining leadership priorities and assessing candidates to providing market intelligence and navigating stakeholder perspective. Our work is grounded in thoughtful judgment and a deep understanding of mission-driven organizations.
The right leader shapes culture, strategy, and the future.
You’re engaging judgment, not buying a product. So the process is transparent from the first conversation.
The search process
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Listen.
Deep discovery with your stakeholders to understand the institution, the role, and the leadership this moment requires.
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Search.
Disciplined outreach and honest assessment, with regular reporting — you always know exactly where things stand.
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Deliver.
Thoroughly referenced finalists, and steady support through offer, transition, and beyond.
Discretion and candor, in equal measure.