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Executive Search

PREMIER EXECUTIVE HEADHUNTING

Connecting Private Equity Firms and Portfolio Companies with Top-Tier Leadership Talent

Our Approach

Alignment in Skills, Culture and Future.

Tailored Executive Search

Our customized executive search process is unlike any other. It ensures we find leaders who have the right skills and fit your company's culture and strategic goals.

Specialization in true leadership

We specialize in recruiting for C-suite and leadership positions, understanding top executive roles' unique challenges and requirements across various industries.

Leadership assessments

We use advanced proprietary assessment tools to evaluate candidates' leadership capabilities and potential for long-term success.

Strong Teams Start Here

97% of our executive placements remain with their companies for more than a year, continuing to drive significant growth and success.

How It Works

Our Proven Process At A Glance

Kick-off

In the first week, we meet with you to discuss the role and your company culture in detail. During this initial meeting, we confirm placement details and align our objectives to ensure a successful search process.

Research

Our headhunter dedicates the next two weeks to crafting a compelling job description and reaching out to potential candidates. We present your role to top-tier talent, ensuring that candidates not only meet your skill requirements but also align with your core values and culture.

Two-Week Update

At the end of the second week, we provide a comprehensive update on our search progress. During this meeting, we address any questions you may have and refine our approach based on your feedback to ensure we are on the right track.

Presentation

In the third week, we present a detailed candidate scorecard and review resumes to decide on interviewees. We follow your interviewing preferences and support you with negotiations during the offer phase, ensuring a seamless and successful hiring process.

Testimonials

What our clients say:

  • "We are very pleased with our experience using KIP Search to help us find a Chief Operating Officer and EOS Integrator. They were very thorough in the search and presented us with an impressive slate of candidates. We had a tough time deciding which candidate was the best fit for our company, but KIP Search was always very responsive and available to chat and help us process through our questions and concerns."

    Tyler S.

    President

    Heavy Civil Construction Company

    "We engaged KIP Search to perform a search for a Chief Financial Officer for one of our portfolio companies in the Southeastern United States. Our KIP Search Headhunter quickly brought us a high quality list of candidates out of which we selected someone that far exceeded our expectations."

    Greg K.

    Chief Financial Officer

    Family Office

    "While in transition, looking for my next career opportunity, I had the pleasure of working with KIP Search. They bring a unique approach to the process by requesting their applicants to complete a detailed document in preparation of future interviews to support their repertoire and interests. It truly distinguishes those applicants who are willing to invest in the process and those firms who are willing to represent them in such a professional and organized fashion. KIP Search's follow-up and thorough approach to the entire process is above and beyond. I would highly recommend working with KIP Search."

    Mary G.

    Chief Human Resources Officer

    AI-Driven Software Company

    “We engaged with KIP Search to hire key executive positions in our company. The process was efficient and timely. The resources Kip Knippel and his team furnished for each candidate provided valuable insights to our hiring team.”

    Brian B.

    President and CEO

    Public Medical Device Company

    “KIP Search’s unique screening process quickly made the match and the fit has been like a glove. It’s clear that the techniques and tools developed and used by KIP Search are a step above traditional search firms.”

    Beth S.

    Head of Finance & Accounting

    Private Family Office

Testimonials

What our clients say:

"We are very pleased with our experience using KIP Search to help us find a Chief Operating Officer and EOS Integrator. They were very thorough in the search and presented us with an impressive slate of candidates. We had a tough time deciding which candidate was the best fit for our company, but KIP Search was always very responsive and available to chat and help us process through our questions and concerns."

Tyler S.

President

Heavy Civil Construction Company

"We engaged KIP Search to perform a search for a Chief Financial Officer for one of our portfolio companies in the Southeastern United States. Our KIP Search Headhunter quickly brought us a high quality list of candidates out of which we selected someone that far exceeded our expectations."

Greg K.

Chief Financial Officer

Family Office

"While in transition, looking for my next career opportunity, I had the pleasure of working with KIP Search. They bring a unique approach to the process by requesting their applicants to complete a detailed document in preparation of future interviews to support their repertoire and interests. It truly distinguishes those applicants who are willing to invest in the process and those firms who are willing to represent them in such a professional and organized fashion. KIP Search's follow-up and thorough approach to the entire process is above and beyond. I would highly recommend working with KIP Search."

Mary G.

Chief Human Resources Officer

AI-Driven Software Company

“We engaged with KIP Search to hire key executive positions in our company. The process was efficient and timely. The resources Kip Knippel and his team furnished for each candidate provided valuable insights to our hiring team.”

Brian B.

President and CEO

Public Medical Device Company

“KIP Search’s unique screening process quickly made the match and the fit has been like a glove. It’s clear that the techniques and tools developed and used by KIP Search are a step above traditional search firms.”

Beth S.

Head of Finance & Accounting

Private Family Office

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

What Industries do you specialize in?

How do you ensure candidates fit our company culture?

What sets your executive search firm services apart from other firms?

Can you help with interim or fractional services?

What is your success rate for executive placements?

Do you provide support after the placement of a candidate?

How long does the executice search process typically take?

How do you ensure confidentiality during the search process?

Ready To Get Started?

Your company's success starts with the right leadership.

Ready To Get Started?

Your company's success starts with the right leadership.