Executive & Board Search
For public and complex organizations where leadership decisions matter
Executive Search for Leadership Decisions That Shape the Business
Partner-led. High-touch. Built for outcomes.
ON Partners is a partner-led executive search firm partnering with boards, CEOs, and senior leadership teams to place executives and senior functional leaders in roles where judgment, credibility, and execution matter.
We support leadership hiring at the VP level and above, including C-suite, board, and Head-of roles across finance, operations, technology, people, and growth functions.
Our work is often engaged when leadership decisions are highly visible, internally complex, and directly tied to company performance.
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Built for Outcomes
ON Partners delivers the rigor and discipline of a global executive search firm without the layers, delays, or handoffs that slow decisions down.
Our partners apply structured, evidence-based search methodologies directly, remaining accountable from kickoff through close. The result is speed without shortcuts, judgment without bureaucracy, and leaders who are equipped to perform in complex, high-visibility environments.
Executive & Board Leadership
We conduct executive and board search engagements for organizations navigating transformation, performance pressure, and leadership transition—supporting continuity, credibility, and long-term effectiveness at the highest levels.
Roles include: CEO • Board Director • Executive Chair • Independent Director • Managing Partner
Financial & Operational Leadership Search
Commercial, Product & Growth Leadership Search
Technology & People Leadership Search
We conduct executive and board search engagements for organizations navigating transformation, performance pressure, and leadership transition—supporting continuity, credibility, and long-term effectiveness at the highest levels.
Roles include: CEO • Board Director • Executive Chair • Independent Director • Managing Partner
We place senior finance and operations leaders who bring discipline, scale, and decision-making rigor during periods of growth, restructuring, or increased scrutiny.
Roles include: CFO • COO • VP Finance • VP Operations • Head of Strategy
We support leadership hiring across revenue, marketing, sales, and product—placing executives who translate strategy into execution, professionalize growth, and build durable performance engines. These roles are often engaged at inflection points where demand generation, go-to-market execution, and product leadership directly impact enterprise value.
Roles include:
CMO • CRO • Chief Commercial Officer • Head of Sales • VP Revenue • VP Growth • • Head of Marketing • Chief Product Officer • VP Product • Head of Product
We place senior technology and people leaders who modernize infrastructure, scale teams, and support long-term organizational effectiveness.
Roles include: CIO • CTO • CISO • CHRO • VP Technology • VP People • Head of Human Resources
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
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Experience Rating in Executive Search Reported by Clients and Placements
ON PARTNERS RANKED IN AMERICA’S BEST EXECUTIVE RECRUITING FIRMS 2023
ON Partners is consistently ranked in the Forbes annual list of America’s top executive recruiting firms. The rankings were based on survey responses from more than 5,200 external recruiters, HR or hiring managers, and job seekers with recent experience working with a recruiting firm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about executive search
What makes ON Partners different from other executive search firms?
ON Partners combines the rigor and discipline of global executive search firms with a partner-led model built for speed and accountability. Our partners are trained in institutional search methodologies, but we remove the layers, handoffs, and delays that slow decisions down.
Every search is led directly by a partner, allowing us to move quickly while maintaining the judgment and structure required for high-stakes leadership decisions.
What types of executive roles does ON Partners place?
We place VP-level and above leaders, including board members, C-suite executives, and senior functional leaders across finance, operations, technology, people, product, and commercial functions.
Our work often spans multiple leadership needs as organizations evolve, scale, or prepare for what comes next.
Can ON Partners support multiple executive searches at the same time?
Yes. We regularly support multiple, parallel executive searches. Our partners conduct upfront market analysis and take the time to understand how your organization operates today and where it needs to go next.
That perspective often surfaces additional leadership considerations, helping organizations plan ahead, prioritize roles, and make informed leadership decisions that support long-term growth and continuity.
How involved are ON Partners’ partners in the search process?
Partners lead every search from start to finish. At ON Partners, there is no handoff to junior teams. The partner you engage remains accountable throughout the process, from role definition to finalist selection to close.
This model delivers consistency, responsiveness, and senior-level judgment – especially when timelines are tight and the stakes are high.
How does ON Partners approach leadership transitions and succession planning?
We view leadership change as a strategic, forward-looking decision – not a reactive event. As we work with leadership teams, we develop a deep understanding of how the organization operates today and what future leadership will be required as the business evolves.
That perspective allows us to support both immediate leadership needs and longer-term succession considerations, helping organizations plan thoughtfully, reduce disruption, and maintain continuity over time. This approach is one of the reasons 85% of our clients return for additional leadership work.
Summary: ON Partners is a partner-led executive search firm supporting boards, CEOs, and senior leadership teams with VP-level and above executive and board placements. We combine institutional search rigor with a high-touch, senior-led model to help organizations navigate leadership decisions, transitions, and succession planning with clarity and confidence.