ON Partners named to Twin Cities Largest Executive Search Firms list by Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal for the sixth consecutive year
ON Partners, a retained executive search firm that builds C-level and board leadership teams for high-growth public, private equity, and venture capital-backed companies, has secured the #4 spot on the Business Journal Twin Cities Largest Executive Search Firms list. The list highlights the most prominent executive search firms in Minneapolis St. Paul.
Leadership Expertise in Minneapolis St. Paul
Minneapolis-based partner Baillie Parker has led over 400 placements for C-level, board, and high-level executive roles. He specializes in the industrial and technology sectors, particularly for private equity-backed companies.
Parker’s recent work includes successful executive appointments for firms like Rotunda Capital Partners, Straatam Capital, Little John & Co., and LLR Partners.
{Related Article: View Baillie Parker’s recent successful placements}
Industry Recognition and Awards
ON Partners has expanded significantly over the past few years. During this growth, the firm has earned several prestigious industry accolades.
In 2025, Forbes named ON Partners one of “America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms” for the seventh consecutive year. This list is based on survey responses from more than 9,300 recruiters, HR managers, and candidates who have recently worked with recruiting firms.
Additionally, Hunt Scanlon recognized ON Partners on the 2025 Private Equity Recruiting Power 100 list for the sixth consecutive year.
{Related Article: View more recent executive search appointments by ON Partners in the private and growth equity space.}
Proven Results Across Industries
ON Partners has maintained a consistent client and candidate experience rating of 4.9 out of 5.0. So far in 2025, the firm has helped clients achieve successful executive appointments across numerous industries. Their recent work includes placements for companies like CKE Restaurants, Thermo Fisher, Logitech, NVIDIA, Lyons Magnus, Allegro MicroSystems, Advance Auto Parts, Peloton, Merck & Co., and Watts Water Technology.
Bryan Buck, managing partner at ON Partners, shared his perspective on the firm’s consistent success:
“We offer our clients a search process centered around a high-touch, high-tech, high-trust, and high-speed experience. The fact that ON Partners has been ranked on this prestigious Forbes list for seven years running speaks to the consistency of excellence—and our human-first approach—that clients have come to expect from us. We’re committed to helping them find leaders who can transform their company’s future.”
Thought Leadership and Market Insights
Beyond executive placements, ON Partners adds significant value to the marketplace by sharing industry insights and data-driven reports. The firm publishes resources like the 2024 Women’s Report and the Talent Intelligence Report, which equip business leaders with critical tools for strategic decision-making.
In 2024, ON Partners also released the Variance Report. This report offers insights into C-suite compensation projections and recruitment trends, covering topics such as:
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Average compensation by company size
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Geo-market hiring demand
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Industry sectors facing significant talent management shifts
These reports help boards and senior leaders navigate changing market conditions with confidence.
Learn More
For insights into ON Partners’ data innovations and how predictive analytics are shaping executive hiring, explore the talent reports the firm has recently published.
