Carrollton, TX

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C-Suite & VP-Level Placement

Executive IT Search for Transformational Leaders

Find visionary technology leaders who drive innovation, build high-performing teams, and deliver measurable business impact. Confidential, retained search for C-suite and VP-level roles.

95%

Success Rate

60-90

Days to Placement

180-Day

Guarantee

Start Executive Search Confidential Inquiry

Senior technology executive in a modern corporate office

Proven Track Record

150+ Executives Placed

Executive Roles We Place

We specialize in C-suite, VP, and Director-level technology leadership roles across all industries and company sizes.

C-Suite

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

$250K-500K+

IT strategy, digital transformation, technology roadmap, vendor management

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

$250K-500K+

Product architecture, engineering leadership, technical vision, innovation

Chief Data Officer (CDO)

$200K-400K+

Data strategy, analytics, AI/ML initiatives, data governance

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

$200K-450K+

Cybersecurity strategy, risk management, compliance, incident response

VP-Level

VP of Engineering

$180K-350K

Engineering org leadership, hiring, process optimization, delivery excellence

VP of IT Operations

$160K-300K

Infrastructure, service delivery, vendor management, cost optimization

VP of Product Management

$170K-320K

Product strategy, roadmap, market fit, cross-functional leadership

VP of Data & Analytics

$160K-300K

BI platforms, data science teams, analytics strategy, insights delivery

Director-Level

Director of Software Engineering

$140K-250K

Team leadership, technical excellence, agile delivery, talent development

Director of IT Infrastructure

$130K-230K

Cloud, network, security, disaster recovery, 24/7 operations

Director of Enterprise Architecture

$140K-240K

Technology standards, integration, modernization, technical debt reduction

Director of Cybersecurity

$140K-250K

Security operations, threat intelligence, compliance, security engineering

Key Competencies We Assess

Strategic Vision

Long-term thinking and innovation

Leadership

Team building and talent development

Business Acumen

P&L ownership and ROI focus

Communication

Board-level and stakeholder mgmt

Execution

Delivery track record and results

Change Management

Transformation and org design

Risk Management

Compliance and governance

Stakeholder Mgmt

Cross-functional influence

Our Retained Executive Search Process

A rigorous, confidential, and consultative approach that delivers transformational leaders in 60-90 days.

Discovery & Intake

1-2 weeks

Meet with CEO, Board, and key stakeholders

Define role requirements, reporting structure, and success metrics

Understand company culture, values, and strategic priorities

Establish compensation range and equity package

Create detailed candidate profile and scorecard

Sign exclusive retained search agreement

Market Mapping & Sourcing

2-3 weeks

Map competitive landscape and target companies

Identify passive candidates via executive networks

Leverage LinkedIn, industry events, and referrals

Conduct confidential outreach to top prospects

Screen 50-100 potential candidates

Create long list of 15-20 qualified candidates

Assessment & Vetting

2-3 weeks

Conduct 2-3 hour in-depth interviews per candidate

Assess leadership style, strategic thinking, and cultural fit

Validate track record and past performance

Conduct preliminary reference checks

Present shortlist of 3-5 finalists with detailed profiles

Coordinate interview schedules with client

Client Interviews

2-4 weeks

Facilitate multiple interview rounds (hiring manager, peers, Board)

Coordinate case studies or presentation exercises

Gather structured feedback after each interview

Conduct deep reference checks (5-7 references per finalist)

Background verification and credential validation

Support client in final candidate selection

Offer & Onboarding

2-4 weeks

Negotiate compensation, equity, and benefits package

Manage candidate expectations and counteroffers

Facilitate offer acceptance and resignation process

Coordinate background checks and start date

Provide onboarding support and 30/60/90-day check-ins

180-day guarantee period with ongoing support

Retained Search Pricing

Standard Fee30-33%

Of first-year total compensation (base + bonus + equity value)

Payment Structure:

1/3 upon engagement (retainer)

1/3 at 30 days (progress payment)

1/3 upon candidate start date

What's Included

Exclusive, retained search engagement

Comprehensive market mapping and research

Confidential candidate outreach

In-depth candidate assessment and vetting

Detailed candidate profiles and scorecards

Interview coordination and facilitation

Reference checks (5-7 per finalist)

Offer negotiation and closing support

180-day replacement guarantee

Post-placement onboarding support

Our Executive Search Track Record

95%

Search Success Rate

Placements completed

150+

Executives Placed

Since 2015

88%

2-Year Retention

Industry avg: 65%