Named a prominent executive search firm in the cyber security and technology sector
ON Partners, a pure-play retained executive search firm building diverse C-level and board leadership teams, announced the firm was once again named to the Cyber Technology Top 45 list published by market research firm Hunt Scanlon Media. The list encompasses executive search firms dedicated to cyber security and technology – a nod to the ever-expanding convergence of web, cloud, social and mobile technologies.
ON Partners began its journey working with mid-market B2B hardware and software technology companies. As the technology landscape and enterprise needs changed, the firm adapted and evolved alongside them. Today, ON Partners specializes in mapping the executive talent market for leading cybersecurity companies, focusing on identifying top technology leaders across niche verticals and sub-sectors within the cyber technology industry.
Cyber technology leaders appear in various forms: chief information security officer (CISO), chief information risk officer, chief security officer (CSO), VP information security, chief trust officer, chief information officer (CIO), chief technology officer (CTO), and many others.
These executives are vital, front-line leaders facing increasingly numerous and sophisticated threats. Their job is to secure both the enterprise and its external products and solutions. They report to boards of directors and management committees on a regular basis, are considered strategic assets to be leveraged, and increasingly give organizations their competitive advantage.
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ON Partners was recognized with prominent industry accolades and awards. Earlier this year, ON Partners was recognized on Forbes’ List of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms for the sixth consecutive year. The firm was also ranked number 12 on the list of America’s Top 49 Retained Executive Search firms from C-Suite CV Secure, Inc., a resume-sharing and tracking technology company for C-Suite executives.
In addition, ON Partners was named once again to Hunt Scanlon’s CleanTech/Sustainability Top 25, HR/Diversity Recruiting Power 65, Life Sciences & Healthcare Power 50, and Private Equity Recruiting Power 100 lists.
This year, ON confirmed a 22% increase in executive search assignments and an 18% increase in executive search assignments for C-level leadership positions compared to the previous period. Both increases occurred over the last six months with strong momentum and demand primarily from private equity and growth-backed organizations. With this significant increase, ON Partners has added Ashley Day and Chris Clements as new partners to the firm. Day has extensive private equity experience, having held human capital leadership roles at FFL Partners and CI Capital Partners. Her expertise in healthcare and tech-enabled services, with a specialized focus on C-level and operating partner roles, will significantly enhance ON Partners’ ability to deliver tailored leadership solutions to private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Clements is a highly experienced search executive with profound expertise in energy transition, climate tech, industrials, and software sectors. Over his decade-long career, Clements has led high-level executive searches in cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotics, energy, automotive and mobility, aerospace technology, smart cities, buildings, and the Internet of Things. He has served both large public and private companies, as well as growth-stage firms.
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Learn more about ON Partners’ expertise in cyber security and technology.
