Strategic referral partners who place executives and can refer clients seeking transformation support. These firms work with C-suite candidates who may need coaching during transitions.
Global and national firms with significant Boston presence. High-value placements, established relationships.
| Firm | Focus | Boston Contact | Website | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Stuart | C-suite, Board | Boston Office | spencerstuart.com | Priority Top-tier, leadership consulting arm |
| Korn Ferry | C-suite, Leadership Dev | Boston Office | kornferry.com | Priority Has coaching/assessment division |
| Heidrick & Struggles | C-suite, Board | Boston Office | heidrick.com | Leadership advisory services |
| Russell Reynolds | C-suite, Board | Boston Office | russellreynolds.com | Leadership & succession planning |
| Egon Zehnder | C-suite, Leadership | Boston Office | egonzehnder.com | Leadership development focus |
Boston-based or regional firms with strong local networks. More accessible for partnership conversations.
| Firm | Focus | Location | Website | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Chase Boston | Executive Search, Assessment | Boston | stantonchase.com | Priority Succession planning services |
| BSG Team Ventures | PE-backed companies | Boston | bostonsearchgroup.com | Priority "Builder-leader" profiles |
| Keller Executive Search | Executive, Succession | Boston | kellerexecutivesearch.com | Leadership development services |
| Atlantic Group | Healthcare, Tech, Finance | Boston | atlanticgroup.com | Boutique, high-tier placements |
| Y Scouts | Purpose-driven leaders | National (serves Boston) | yscouts.com | Values Aligned Purpose + values matching |
| Cowen Partners | PE Portfolio Companies | Boston | cowenpartners.com | VC/PE portfolio company leaders |
| Back Bay Staffing Group | Executive Search | Boston (Back Bay) | backbaystaffing.com | Local presence, diverse industries |
| SNI Companies | Financial Services | Boston | snicompanies.com | Heavy finance industry focus |
Value proposition: "I work with executives during and after transitions — the 90-day adjustment period where coaching can make or break a placement. Happy to be a resource for your placed candidates who need transformation support beyond traditional onboarding."
Ask: Coffee meeting to discuss how you support candidates post-placement. Offer to be a resource they can recommend.