Executive Search
PREMIER EXECUTIVE HEADHUNTING
Connecting Private Equity Firms and Portfolio Companies with Top-Tier Leadership Talent
Executive Search
PREMIER EXECUTIVE HEADHUNTING
Connecting Private Equity Firms and Portfolio Companies with Top-Tier Leadership Talent
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
“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
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?
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?
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?
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