Board of Directors
Executive Search
ON Partners delivers board search, effectiveness, and CEO succession services—helping boards evolve from governance bodies into high-performing, strategic assets that drive enterprise success.
We believe the most effective boards are more than stewards—they’re catalysts for enterprise growth.
Not just trusted—relied on. Every time.
With a partner-led, high-touch model, clients gain direct access to seasoned partners who lead every search from day one to day done.
Our boutique structure enables speed, agility, and precision. This hands-on approach fosters a deep understanding of client needs, delivers elite talent quickly, and ensures unmatched responsiveness.
A human-first executive search experience.
Our Board Expertise
With over 15 years of experience and hundreds of board-level engagements, we’ve helped public and private organizations elevate board performance through strategic talent acquisition, succession planning, and governance advisory.
Our approach begins with building boards equipped for today’s complexity—leaders with the capabilities and aspiration to drive long-term enterprise value. But success doesn’t stop at the search.
We work alongside boards to enhance effectiveness, assess performance, and ensure alignment with executive leadership. From placing independent directors and committee chairs to guiding CEO transitions, our partner-led model brings deep expertise, precision, and a commitment to excellence.
We offer three interconnected services that position boards as strategic assets: Board Search, Board Effectiveness, and CEO Succession. It’s not just about who sits at the table—it’s about how they lead from it.
Our Expertise across Industries:
Our Work
Welcome to the most referred name in executive search.
and the numbers back it up
%
of our clients return for a second search
%
of new business comes from referrals
out of 5 star rating from clients and candidates
We’re the Top Board of Directors Executive Search Firm
Ultimately, our mission is board effectiveness, through talent acquisition and support. A key part of that mission is building leadership and board teams with the capabilities and aspiration to extend top leadership to enterprise success.
But as critical as that is, it’s not enough.
For the organization’s best achievement, the Board of Directors needs to be functioning on all cylinders as a strategic asset for the enterprise.
And so for the past 15 years and hundreds of engagements, the partners at ON Partners have:
- Recruited new key board members
- Recruited top leadership and facilitated succession planning with the board
- Partnered with the board on board effectiveness assessments in pursuit of excellence
We fundamentally believe there are three interlocking service components for boards functioning as a strategic asset.
At ON Partners, we offer the following board services:
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Board Search Service
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Board Effectiveness Service
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CEO Succession and Search Service