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      You want leadership that drives the trajectory of your organization. Job ads won’t find that kind of talent. We will.

       

      As a top executive search firm nationwide, Cowen Partners has extraordinarily experienced executive recruiters who have developed and refined a distinct executive search process to:

       

      1. Find and recruit top leaders
      2. Place highly qualified talent in key roles in less than six weeks, using due diligence and human connection, instead of software automation
      3. Deliver world-class leaders to C-suites across all industries

       

      Executive Search That Works: Our Relationships Become Your Top Talent

       

      Great leaders grow from relationships, not job postings. That is why we assign your search to one of our senior partners. This ensures your first point of contact with your future candidate builds trust through positive first impressions.

       

      Innovation-Led, Experience-Centered Executive Search

       

      At Cowen Partners, our executive recruiters know that quality trumps quantity. That’s why we curate candidate lists using a 12-step due diligence process that’s backed by our senior partners’ years of experience.

       

      We know finding people is easy. That’s why we don’t find people. What we do is connect, curate, and place top talent in leadership roles. Our team works to connect and place top talent in proactive, leadership-ready roles.

       

      We deliver 3X more qualified candidates, with the consistency of clockwork, no matter the industry, in less than 38 days.

       

      Fill Your Leadership Role in the Next 6 Weeks

       

      What C-level role do you need to fill?

       

      • A CEO with the talent to guide your growth no matter where the economy goes?
      • A COO to drive your operations?
      • A CFO to dial in the details of your IPO?
      • A CHRO to revitalize your culture?
      • A CTO to transform your organization?
      • A CMO to lead your marketing team?
      • A superstar sales leader to break your most ambitious revenue growth targets?
      • A VP to head up your CPG or retail company?

       

      No matter the need, we can help. We’re so confident in placing the right candidates for your role, we offer an industry leading 1-year replacement guarantee. Discover your next leader by filling out our contact form.

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        SOME OF OUR PAST CLIENTS

        EXECUTIVE SEARCH CASE STUDIES

        Case Study: VP and General Manager Search for a Multi-Location Equipment Rental Platform

        Raka Rentals needed a Vice President and General Manager with full P&L ownership, fleet expertise, and commercial leadership inside a constrained Midwest market. Cowen Partners Executive Search mapped the national market to find them.

        Case Study: President Search for a Closely Held Powersports Dealership in Interior Alaska

        Finding the right President for a closely held, multi-location powersports dealership is demanding under any circumstances. Finding one willing to relocate to Fairbanks, Alaska, step into a newly created role, and commit to a long-term vision for organizational growth required a search built on precision, creativity, and genuine consultative partnership. Cowen Partners Executive Search delivered

        Case Study: CMO Search for One of America’s Largest Direct-to-Consumer Ammunition Retailers

        Target Sports USA had spent nearly two decades building something genuinely rare in the firearms industry: a direct-to-consumer eCommerce platform with a loyal subscription member base, a reputation for exceptional customer service, and the scale to compete with anyone in the market. What they needed next was a marketing leader who could help take all

        Case Study: Global CFO Search for a Post-Merger Food and Beverage Platform

        When two legacy organizations become one, the finance function either holds the integration together or becomes its greatest obstacle. Finlays Solutions and Leahy IFP needed a Global CFO who could do far more than manage the numbers. They needed a financial architect capable of unifying two organizations and building scalable infrastructure. Cowen Partners Executive Search

        Case Study: CEO Succession at a NASDAQ-Listed Semiconductor Company

        Amtech Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASYS) needed to solve its chief executive succession. As a small cap public company with SEC reporting obligations and an active investor base, it had to do so without a gap in operational leadership and without signaling instability to the market. Amtech engaged Cowen Partners Executive Search to run a succession

        Case Study: Finding the Right CFO for Galderma’s Growing U.S. Operations

        The Challenge Galderma Group AG (SIX: GALD) is a global leader in dermatology, headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, with a newly announced U.S. headquarters in Miami. Its portfolio spans three high-growth areas: Injectable Aesthetics (Restylane, Dysport/Azzalure/Alluzience, Sculptra), Dermatological Skincare (Cetaphil, Alastin), and Therapeutic Dermatology (Differin, Epiduo, Soolantra, Oracea). Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in March

        Case Study: First-Ever CFO Placement for a Founder-Led Defense Technology Company

        MODTECH Solutions had built something genuinely rare: a founder-led defense and government technology company delivering mission-critical C5ISR solutions to the U.S. military, Department of Defense, and partner nations across the globe. They needed a financial leader capable of building the infrastructure to match that ambition. Cowen Partners Executive Search delivered exactly that person, in roughly

        Case Study: Elevating Financial Leadership for a Family-Owned American Icon

        TNT Fireworks had built something most companies never achieve: a brand that millions of Americans recognize and trust. What they needed next was a financial leader who could match that legacy with the strategic horsepower to take the business forward. Cowen Partners Executive Search found exactly that leader. Company Background TNT Fireworks is one of

        Case Study: Building Strategic People Leadership for a $600M+ Multi-Site Services Platform

        When SMS Holdings came to Cowen Partners Executive Search, they were not just filling a vacancy. They were rethinking the role of HR entirely. The company had outgrown a transactional people function and needed a CHRO who could bring credibility in the field, strategic influence in the boardroom, and operational instincts to hold both together.

        Why Cowen Partners Is a Top Executive Recruiting Firm Across the U.S.

         

        TOP EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM | COWEN PARTNERS
        BEST NATIONAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM

        Our hands-on executive recruiters have experience working with private, public, pre-IPO, and non-profit organizations. Clients are typically $50 million in revenue to Fortune 1000 companies or have assets over a billion. Successful placements span the entire C-Suite, including VP positions, senior management roles, board members, and Director-level roles.

         

        Cowen Partners delivers 3X more qualified candidates than the competition. Through our proven retained executive search process, we find, vet, and deliver the top 1% of candidates for positions across the C-suite. Our process works for all initiatives (including diversity recruiting), as well as all industries, including (but not limited to) technology, healthcare, hospital, manufacturing, retail, real estate, financial service, private equity, and more.

         

        Check out our industry-leading resources to see why Cowen Partners is a leader among the best executive search firms in New York City, Anchorage, Milwaukee, Baltimore, Richmond, Nashville, Louisville, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and beyond:

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        Companies Agree Our Executive Recruiting Process Works. See What Our Clients Have to Say About Our Results.

        You succeeded where many others failed; we are grateful for your key role in helping us hire a great candidate.

        CEO Healthcare

        I can’t believe you found someone so fast, yes we want them to start!

        CFO Bank

        I’m really impressed by all the qualified candidates, thank you so much

        SVP Chief People Officer

        I wanted to let you know we are very happy with your services, she has been great for us. Thank you for this assistance.

        CFO Credit Union

        I really appreciate your help finding someone for me and hope our paths cross again. I would definitely consider using you for a new search if I should have one. It was really easy to work with you.

        CFO Software Company

        Even after less than two months, it’s clear she is extremely well qualified and an excellent long term addition to our staff. We are very pleased to have her. Thanks for all the work you did to help make this possible.

        CEO Real Estate Company

        You are adamant in your search. I don’t think we have ever had a headhunter/recruiter so diligent on seeking out candidates as you are.

        VP HR Seafood Company

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