AI & Emerging Tech

Executive Search

We bring deep expertise in building executive leadership teams across the AI and Emerging Technology landscape, partnering with high-growth companies and investors driving innovation at scale. 

We collaborate with visionary leaders driving the next era of intelligence, innovation, and industry transformation.

Our AI & Emerging Tech Expertise

ON Partners is a pure-play retained executive search firm that builds C-level and board leadership teams across AI & Emerging Tech.

Our track record spans a wide range of subsectors including Automotive, Enterprise AI, Apps & Tools, Data Center & Hyperscalers, and Space Tech—enabling our clients to stay ahead of disruption and lead with confidence in an increasingly intelligent world.

What sets us apart is our partner-led model and high-touch approach—every search is led by experienced consultants who stay close from day one to day done. In a high-tech world, we deliver a human-first experience, trusted by innovative leaders to move fast, think strategically, and deliver results.

  • 5Infrastructure & Hardware
  • 5Platforms & Models
  • 5Automotive
  • 5Apps & Tools
  • 5Enterprise AI
  • 5Robotics & Automation
  • 5IoT
  • 5Next Gen Connectivity
  • 5Data Center & Hyperscalers
  • 5Space Tech

Start a Confidential Leadership Conversation

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.

Ashley (Day) Freeman
Alex Pelak
Ben Schloss
Mitchell Moore
Joe Gartland
Aaron Clark
Alexis Rohe
Mia (Barron) Frederick
Seth Harris
Josh Nathanson
Andy Hickman
Kelli Mattison
Nick Pignetti
Heather Knowlton
Jonah Karnofel
Baillie Parker
Kara Schwabauer
Taylor Faul
Jackson Hering
Tim Conti
Sydney Stroup
Cameron Linck
Keelan Good
Suzanne Zebedee, Ph.D.
Lynda Robey
No results found.

Our Work

No results found.

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