Executive Search Partners

Identifying and recruiting top-tier IT leaders who can drive organizational growth depends on variables that are not immediately apparent to untrained eyes. It requires specialized industry knowledge, experience and access to a network of qualified professionals.

Executive Search Partners (ESP) has built its business on these qualifications.

A boutique recruiting partner, ESP specializes in offering retained and contingency searches for IT, finance and accounting, and HR roles. Its team is built with former CIOs who understand the challenges companies face in finding IT executives. They use this industry knowledge and an extensive professional network to identify top talent. When it comes to recruiting candidates for pivotal roles like CIO, that first-hand experience allows the team to present candidates who are not only qualified, but are capable of meeting the specific demands of the hiring organization.

As a nimble organization with dedicated resources, ESP is more responsive than large national search companies. Its comprehensive methodologies uncover hidden gems in the talent pool. Through rigorous assessment and interviews, the team thoroughly evaluates each candidate, minimizing the risk of mismatch and ensuring only the most qualified individuals are presented to clients.

Through its extensive experience in executive, ESP understands that finding the right candidate is not just about matching skills and qualifications. It entails compatibility with organizational values and goals. ESP’s holistic approach to candidate evaluation has proven to be ideal in ensuring a cultural fit. By gaining a better understanding of the client’s culture and values, it ensures that the candidates seamlessly integrate into the existing team and contribute to their overall success.

“Our deep expertise, personalized approach, and commitment to addressing challenges make us a reliable partner for clients seeking exceptional senior IT executives,” says Gary Erickson, managing partner of ESP.

Every search at ESP, from beginning to end, is handled by one of its partners. This ensures that the client’s requirements are met with a high level of dedication. It has helped many clients, including a billiondollar distribution company seeking a CIO with specific qualifications and expertise. The client required a candidate with global exposure and experience in distribution, manufactured products, implementation of distribution systems, automation, inventory optimization, and transportation and trucking.

Our deep expertise, personalized approach, and commitment to addressing challenges make us a reliable partner for clients seeking exceptional senior IT executives

A thorough search was conducted, followed by a meticulous assessment process and the compiling of a shortlist of exceptional candidates. Assisting the client throughout the decision-making process, ESP provided valuable insights to determine the best fit based on the candidate’s qualifications, cultural alignment, and technological expertise. Its efforts led to a successful hire that satisfied the client’s needs. With a CIO possessing the desired skills and experience, the client gained a strategic leader who could leverage technology to enhance their operations and drive overall improvement.

“Our commitment to understanding clients’ unique requirements ensured a positive outcome for both the client and the newly appointed CIO,” says Erickson.

ESP’s long-standing relationships with clients and dedication to providing executive search have been instrumental in driving value and success for many companies. It possesses a wealth of knowledge across various sectors and maintains databases of potential candidates. This comprehensive approach eliminates the need for delegation, guaranteeing a seamless experience for clients. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on building strong client relationships, ESP continues to excel in the executive search domain.