Retained Executive Search · Partner-Led

We find the leaders who
change the trajectory.

ON Partners places C-suite and board leaders for private equity, venture, and public companies. One partner, from first call to close.
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85%
Client Return Rate
95%
Referral Rate
400+
Searches Annually
4.9/5
Satisfaction Rate
Where to Start

Everyone arrives with a different first question.


Some want to know who they'd actually be working with. Some want to understand why a partner-led model gets a different result. Some just want to see who we've placed. Start wherever you like.

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The case for partner-led search

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Why ON

A human-first search, built for how leaders actually get hired.

Four standards every ON search holds itself to - anchored by the one that defines the firm

01 · The anchor
High Touch

Partner-led. From day one to day done.

Other firms send the senior partner to win the engagement and the junior to deliver it. We don't. The person who learns your business, your board dynamics, and what "right" actually means for this role is the same person calling you the night before the offer goes out.
1 Partner per search.
Never a handoff.
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Transparency and momentum, built in.

Live candidate progress, direct feedback to advance or refine the slate quickly, and 20 years of search data tuned to your search, in the hands of partners who know the people behind the names.
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One firm. Shared standards.

 A repeatable experience across every portfolio company and every leadership function, so the third search feels exactly like the first. It's the reason 85% of our clients come back. 
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High Speed

Market-ready within days.  Specialists already know the space, the names, and the market.
113
Median days to close
72
hours into the market after kickoff
In their words

What clients say after the placement.

1 / 6
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By far the best partners I have had the experience working with in my career when it comes to executive search.  Partners for life.

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SaaS | Private Equity
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Common Questions

What makes ON Partners different

ON Partners operates on a partner-led model — the senior partner who meets with you leads your search from first call to final offer, with no handoffs to junior researchers. We also take on only what we can fully commit to, which means your search gets our full attention, not a fraction of it. This accountability structure, combined with over a decade of market relationships and a 85% client return rate, is what makes the difference.
 ON Partners has completed more than 300 CTO placements along with hundreds of CFO, CEO, CRO, CMO, COO, CHRO, and board placements. Function coverage includes Technology, Finance, Sales & Revenue, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, and Board. 
 98% of our placements are still in their roles 12 months later. We solve the risk of a "bad hire" by staying involved personally. We dig deep into a candidate’s background and business alignment than some of the other firms out there.
 A resume tells us what someone has done, but it doesn't tell us if they’ll thrive in your specific landscape. Whether you’re a fast-moving Private Equity firm or a Public company with complex governance, we look for "model-fit." We want to be your long-term partner, which means we only recommend leaders who we believe will genuinely take your business to the next level—not just someone who looks good on paper. 
 We know how high the stakes are for leadership transitions. Whether it’s a Board-led succession or a confidential replacement, we keep things under tight wraps. Our partners handle the outreach themselves using secure channels and strict NDAs, ensuring your brand and your internal dynamics stay protected throughout the entire process. 
Your search is executed by a custom-built, senior-level team led by 1–2 Partners who stay involved from kickoff to placement. Unlike the "factory" model, we do not hand off your search to junior associates.
Your dedicated team includes a Partner (Strategy & Lead), a Consultant (Research & Sourcing), and a Project Coordinator (Logistics & Communication) to ensure a seamless, high-touch experience tailored to your specific industry and function.