Chief Executive Officer
Executive Search

ON Partners has placed hundreds of Chief Executive Officers who have gone on to transform and grow organizations across industries—from Software, AI & Emerging Tech, Consumer, and Healthcare to Industrials, Infrastructure, Semiconductor, and Services.

Powering transformational leadership at the top—placing CEOs who scale companies, inspire teams, and deliver lasting enterprise value.

Partner-Led. High Touch. Built for Outcomes.

Every search is led by a senior partner who remains accountable from kickoff through close. Our boutique structure enables speed, precision, and direct access - ensuring a deep understanding of each investment thesis and leadership mandate.

With experience spanning the full investment lifecycle - from first institutional capital to exit- we understand the leadership profiles that drive performance and liquidity outcomes.

Chris Clements
Kelly Karis
Heather Knowlton
Alex Peters
Nick Pignetti
Cher Murphy
Danny Bolger
Tara Flickinger
Alexis Rohe
Alex Pelak
Tindall Hein
Elizabeth Marlatt
Ben Schloss
Kevin Burns
Cameron Linck
Jake Espenlaub
Mason Sutherland
Jonah Karnofel
Brad Westveld
Greg Kleeh
Vicki Beach
Sydney Stroup
Joe Gartland
Keelan Good
Chloe McGrath
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A human-first executive search experience.

Our CEO Expertise

Our expertise spans asset classes, including private equity-backed, growth equity-funded, and privately held companies, where we are trusted by boards and investors to deliver CEOs with the strategic vision, operational excellence, and leadership to scale businesses and drive enterprise value. 

With a partner-led, high-touch approach and deep sector insight, ON Partners consistently places transformative P&L executives who lead with impact in today’s most competitive and fast-moving markets.

Our Work

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Welcome to the most referred name in executive search.

and the numbers back it up

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of our clients return for a second search

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of new business comes from referrals

out of 5 star rating from clients and candidates

We’re a Top CEO Executive Search Firm

ON Partners has placed hundreds of Chief Executive Officers who have gone on to transform organizations, scale growth, and create lasting enterprise value across a wide range of industries—including Software, AI & Emerging Tech, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrials, Infrastructure, Semiconductor, and Services.

Whether leading digital-first disruptors or legacy enterprises undergoing transformation, the CEOs we place bring the experience, resilience, and vision to navigate complexity and lead with confidence.

We are trusted by boards, founders, and investors across asset classes—including private equity, growth equity, public, and privately held companies—to deliver P&L leaders who align with each company’s mission, growth stage, and market opportunity.

Our partner-led model ensures every CEO search is handled with precision, speed, and discretion. Beyond the CEO role, ON Partners also supports boards in building strong governance by placing independent directors and executive chairs who complement leadership and strengthen long-term strategy. From first-time CEOs to seasoned operators, we deliver leadership that sets the tone—and sets the pace—for what’s next.