Family Office Executive Search
Family businesses are the backbone of America and we understand you have a legacy to protect. Cowen Partners knows how to attract world class talent tailored to the specifics of your family dynamic. As one of the nation’s leading executive search firms, we are focused on results, and we are driven to maximize value for our family business clients, especially when it comes to finding executive leaders who can build on your established foundation. Our executive recruiters have experience working with family businesses both small and large, including succession planning.

Family Business Recruiters
Our proven experience in executive search for family businesses is why we are often engaged by large family offices. It’s not the only reason, however. Our top-rated executive recruiters also have time-honed expertise in family business succession planning across several industries.
That’s has been behind our wild success in family business recruitment, family business succssion planning, and more across various portfolio companies, including (but not limited to) family businesses based in real estate, manufacturing, commercial service, software, wine and spirits, dealerships, and forestry.
Family business and family office portfolio companies are typically $50 million plus in revenue and family offices usually have assets over one billion. Successful placements span the entire C-Suite and include:
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Executive Director
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Vice President Tax
- General Counsel
- General Manager
Interested in learning more? Let’s talk. Our partner-owned model is the guarantee your family office needs to get the qualified candidates you require. Our family office executive recruiters deliver on our guarantee by matching an experienced senior partner to every engagement, from first call to final placement. Start the journey to find and place your next real estate executive by filling out the contact form.