Our mission is to unlock your organization’s potential through executive search and leadership team coaching. Our tagline is: “Teams build Businesses…we recruit & coach your executive team.”

We serve founders, boards, CXOs, and mission-driven organizations. Our client could be one person, a partnership, a Search Committee, or a full board or leadership team.  We listen, learn, and then facilitate consensus and collaboration at the start of every search project.  We start with a clear vision of the end result in mind. 

We have extensive experience working with a wide range of industries, including:

• Business Services (B2B)
• Professional Services
• Manufacturing & Distribution
• Consumer Products
• Technology
• Medical Devices
• Associations & NonProfits

Our expertise extends to filling key executive roles, such as:

• CEO/President
• GM/COO
• CFO
• Sales/Marketing
• HR/OD
• IT/CISO

We stand out due to our:

• Decades of Proven Success: Over 30 years in executive search with a 400+ projects track record.
• Specialized Leadership Focus: Deep expertise in recruiting CEOs, COOs, and CFOs.
• Strategic, Data-Driven Process: A structured methodology for deep market research, candidate assessments, and a proprietary Career Navigator Tool.
• Faster, More Effective Searches: A streamlined approach that delivers high-caliber candidates in an average of 90 days.
• Beyond Recruitment: A True Leadership Partner: We help build high-performing executive teams, with coaching, and succession planning.
• Cultural & Strategic Fit: We ensure candidates align with the company’s culture, vision, and long-term goals.
• Personalized, High-Touch Service: We provide a boutique, tailored experience.

We have a strong track record of working with private equity firms to recruit top executives for their portfolio companies. Some of the firms we have partnered with include Champlain Capital, Spanos Barber Jesse, Permira, Horizon Capital, Black Canyon, Courtney Capital, and Hanover Capital.

Our 13-step retained search methodology—from Readiness Assessment to Retention Regimen™—ensures thorough vetting, stakeholder engagement, and long-term success. We move quickly and decisively, averaging just 90 days to complete a search, without sacrificing quality.

Boards trust us because of our:

• Board-Level Alignment: We begin with a deep understanding of your organization’s strategic goals, board priorities, and cultural dynamics.
• Specialized in Transformational Leadership: We focus on CEO, CFO, and COO roles, particularly for PE-backed, family-owned, and high-growth organizations.
• Rigorous, Proven Process: Our 13-step retained search methodology ensures thorough vetting and long-term success.
• Accelerated Results, Lasting Impact: We complete searches in an average of 90 days.
• Discreet, White-Glove Service: We bring boardroom-level professionalism, confidentiality, and high-touch communication to every engagement.

You can contact us today to learn more about how Herrerias & Associates can help your organization achieve its leadership goals.