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Executive Search Overview

Global Executive Talent Solutions

Harvey Nash Executive Search is a premier global search firm that provides organizations worldwide with accomplished business leaders and proven sector industry innovators. Since opening our offices 25 years ago, we have become a trusted leadership advisor and talent source for Global 100 businesses and mid- to small-sized companies alike. On the left, you will find a link to examples of recent searches we have completed for our valued global clients.

Dedicating industry and research experts to each sector served, Harvey Nash has cultivated a rigorous model for achieving executive search excellence.

Harvey Nash Executive Search executes searches across the broad gamut of functionality (CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, CIO, CMO, CSO, etc). We focus and specialize in working with companies that utilize and leverage technology as a competitive advantage in their respective markets.   

Harvey Nash Executive Search is able to provide client companies with superior executive talent nationwide, and deliver a consistent approach and methodology internationally through our network of global offices.

U.S. Executive Search operates out of New York, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco, Houston and Seattle.

Positioned as a boutique firm:

  • We focus and leverage new business from our core global platforms ― technology and financial services sectors.
  • We have also developed a manageable client base executing search for the U.S. operations of our established European, private equity and venture capital client base.

In the U.S., Harvey Nash Executive Search has three sector practice teams:

 

Technology Practice

Our Technology Practice represents investors and CXOs who retain Harvey Nash to identify, source and recruit proven leaders who can scale emerging enterprises or successfully integrate new technologies into attractive growth markets. Our client portfolio is typically comprised of “fast growth” companies that are either publicly listed businesses in need of a “talent refresh” or are PE/VC-backed companies.  

We assist our clients in identifying proven “C & VP” level talent to join their management team across the gamut of functionality to evolve strategy, facilitate tactical execution and drive/build their respective U.S. business “footprint.”

Because we are a “boutique firm” we also have proven capability in building clients’ sales, business development, marketing, professional services, and engineering teams.  

Our client portfolio includes companies in the following technology spaces:

  • Software
    • Capital Markets
    • Insurance
    • Governance, Risk & Compliance
    • Telecoms Solutions ― Mobile/BSS/OSS/RFID/Wireless
    • CRM Content & Document Managing Software
    • Field Service & Workflow Automation
  • Digital Media
  • Telecoms Equipment
  • IT/Tech Services ― Consulting/KPO/BPO
  • Medical Devices
  • Engineering Innovation

 

Financial Services

Harvey Nash Executive Search Financial Services Practice executes retained and exclusive search on behalf of our asset management clients which include, leading hedge funds, banks, private equity and venture capital firms. We identify, source and secure the talent necessary to facilitate business success, change initiatives and to drive innovation.

Our global operations mean that we can leverage the best candidates locally, nationally and internationally ― guaranteeing shortlists that are both talent rich and diverse.

Our functional expertise covers the following areas:

  • Technology
  • Risk Management
  • Quantitative
  • Operations
  • Finance, Accounting & Compliance

We execute search for “C, Director and VP” level roles across functional areas. Example searches include the following:

  • Chief Information Officer
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Portfolio Managers
  • Quantitative Analysts & Researchers
  • Head of Engineering/Development
  • Head of Quality Assurance
  • Global Infrastructure & Service Delivery
  • Program Directors
  • IT Strategy & Enterprise Architecture
  • IT Security & Risk Management
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Chief Risk Officer

 

CIO/Executive IT Practice

Our corporate CIO/Executive IT practice typically centers on well-respected brands in the Fortune 1000 that require cutting-edge change and tactical technology investment.

We assist clients in securing the IT talent necessary to help achieve business change initiatives and drive innovation. Global clients include world-class businesses that insist upon exceptionally talented technology leaders and view IT investment in terms of the value it delivers rather than the cost required. 

Our global presence allows Harvey Nash to leverage candidates from across all of our offices, guaranteeing shortlists that are both talent rich and diverse. The CIO/Executive IT Practice typically focuses on positions at C, VP and director levels across all functional IT areas.

Our strategic relationships with both clients and elite executive talent, combined with a deep understanding of issues and changing roles spanning the entire technology and business process value chain, provide Harvey Nash with the ability to drive repeated and measurable results for our clients and candidates.

 


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