KIP SEARCH

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KIP SEARCH

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Strategic Executive Recruiting To Transform Your Leadership.

KIP Search offers strategic executive recruitment and leadership development for lasting impact—designed for growth-focused companies.

Strategic Executive Recruiting To Transform Your Leadership.

KIP Search offers strategic executive recruitment and leadership development for lasting impact—designed for growth-focused companies.

Strategic Executive Recruiting To Transform Your Leadership.

KIP Search offers strategic executive recruitment and leadership development for lasting impact—designed for growth-focused companies.

Our Solutions & Services

Our Solutions & Services

Our Solutions & Services

Transform & Elevate Your Team

Our comprehensive approach ensures your business strategy is seamlessly aligned with a talent development plan.

Retained Executive Search

Our retained executive search service provides a comprehensive and personalized approach to identifying and securing top-tier leadership talent.

We partner closely with our clients to understand their unique needs, ensuring we find the perfect fit to drive their organization's success and growth.

Leadership Development

Our leadership development courses and coaching programs are designed to cultivate the skills and insights necessary for effective leadership.

We offer tailored solutions that empower executives to excel in their roles, fostering growth, innovation, and long-term success within their organizations.

Career Elevation & Coaching

Our executive transition services offer bespoke interview preparation, coaching, and professional branding for select candidates.

We provide personalized, high-touch support to ensure you present your unique value proposition with confidence and sophistication, positioning you to secure your next leadership role with distinction.

Fractional & Vetted™ Network

The FAV Network by KIP Search is a meticulously curated service that vets fractional executives to ensure they meet the highest standards of professionalism and experience. 

We created this network to meet the growing demand for vetted fractional leaders, providing a trusted platform for top-tier talent.

Why KIP Search?

Helping organizations & individuals achieve abundance & impact.

We believe that the right leadership can transform organizations and drive unparalleled success. Our mission is to empower both companies and individuals to reach their fullest potential.

Why KIP Search?

Helping organizations & individuals achieve abundance & impact.

We believe that the right leadership can transform organizations and drive unparalleled success. Our mission is to empower both companies and individuals to reach their fullest potential.

Why We're Different

Why We're Different

Why We're Different

The Difference is in The Details

Unlike larger firms, we intentionally limit our projects to ensure every client receives our dedicated focus and expertise.

Our 99% success rate in placing top-tier executive talent speaks to the effectiveness of our tailored strategies and deep industry knowledge.

A Boutique Executive Search Firm By Design

A Boutique Executive Search Firm By Design

A Boutique Executive Search Firm By Design

Tailored Executive Search Strategies

Tailored Executive Search Strategies

Tailored Executive Search Strategies

Serving Diverse Clients Across Industries

Serving Diverse Clients Across Industries

Serving Diverse Clients Across Industries

Strategic Partnership In Recruitment

Strategic Partnership In Recruitment

Strategic Partnership In Recruitment

Lead with authenticity, act with integrity

What we do reflects who we are. We strive to be selfless individuals of character who genuinely care about the well-being of others.

Pursue excellence, and exceed expectations

Aspirational effort leads to great achievement. We eschew mediocrity, take pride in our performance, and desire to be exceptional in all aspects of our lives.

Growth mindset, with focused determination

Every day is an opportunity to be better. We embrace challenges, thrive on adversity, and overcome obstacles through hard work and thoughtful innovation.

Pioneer with passion to make an impact

The best life is one lived in service of others. We thrive on bringing joy and inspiration to others, and we are committed to creating a better world one person at a time.

Our Core Values

Our Core Values

Our Core Values

What Drives us at KIP Search

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results by truly understanding and anticipating our clients' unique needs.

Testimonials

What our clients say:

  • “The candidate walked in and had instant credibility on day one. Kip Knippel understood our culture and needs and ensured our new CFO would be the dynamic player we were looking for.”

    Sarah M.

    Vice President of Global Human Resources

    Leading Biopolymer Manufacturer

    “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

    “Collaborating with KIP Search on a critical executive search was an absolute delight as they showcased exceptional dedication, professionalism, and expertise throughout the entire process.”

    Peter V.

    Director of Human Resources

    Minneapolis, MN

Testimonials

What our clients say:

  • “The candidate walked in and had instant credibility on day one. Kip Knippel understood our culture and needs and ensured our new CFO would be the dynamic player we were looking for.”

    Sarah M.

    Vice President of Global Human Resources

    Leading Biopolymer Manufacturer

    “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

    “Collaborating with KIP Search on a critical executive search was an absolute delight as they showcased exceptional dedication, professionalism, and expertise throughout the entire process.”

    Peter V.

    Director of Human Resources

    Minneapolis, MN

Testimonials

What our clients say:

“The candidate walked in and had instant credibility on day one. Kip Knippel understood our culture and needs and ensured our new CFO would be the dynamic player we were looking for.”

Sarah M.

Vice President of Global Human Resources

Leading Biopolymer Manufacturer

“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

“Collaborating with KIP Search on a critical executive search was an absolute delight as they showcased exceptional dedication, professionalism, and expertise throughout the entire process.”

Peter V.

Director of Human Resources

Minneapolis, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What Industries do you specialize in?

What Industries do you specialize in?

What Industries do you specialize in?

How do you ensure candidates fit our company culture?

How do you ensure candidates fit our company culture?

How do you ensure candidates fit our company culture?

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

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

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

Can you help with interim or fractional services?

Can you help with interim or fractional services?

Can you help with interim or fractional services?

What is your success rate for executive placements?

What is your success rate for executive placements?

What is your success rate for executive placements?

Do you provide support after the placement of a candidate?

Do you provide support after the placement of a candidate?

Do you provide support after the placement of a candidate?

How long does the executice search process typically take?

How long does the executice search process typically take?

How long does the executice search process typically take?

How do you ensure confidentiality during the search process?

How do you ensure confidentiality during the search process?

How do you ensure confidentiality during the search process?

Ready To Get Started?

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.