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Executive search firms, Denver

Fee models, from the firms' own websites: 7 retained and 2 contingency. Together they advertise 83 open roles.

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Executive Search firms ranked

  1. 01Kittleman & Associates76.3
    Not statedNot disclosed35 open roles
  2. 02Tangent West48.2
    Not statedNot disclosed7 open roles
  3. 03Raftelis41.5
    Not statedNot disclosed31 open roles
  4. 04Integrity NetworkExecutives, directors and individual contributors for startup, growth-stage and midsized software businesses.41.3
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  5. 05Laney Solutions38.7
    Not statedNot disclosed3 open roles
  6. 0610 Point Partners37.8
    RetainedNot disclosed0 open roles
  7. 07Highlands RecruitmentConsumer goods and CPG leadership, natural foods, outdoor and action sports, and apparel36.6
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  8. 08Peak RecruiterHealthcare executive and leadership search36.3
    Not statedNot disclosed6 open roles
  9. =09Auctus Search Partners23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  10. =09Bayne Consulting & SearchSearch and recruitment for the security integration industry23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  11. =09Business SergeantPlacement of military veterans in leadership and operations roles23.8
    ContingencyNot disclosed0 open roles
  12. =09DHR GlobalBoard, C-suite and senior functional executive search23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  13. =09Flatiron Search PartnersConsumer-sector C-suite, boards and functional leadership23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  14. =09High Altitude PartnersFood, beverage and CPG leadership; commercial, operations, finance, marketing, R&D and aviation23.8
    RetainedNot disclosed0 open roles
  15. =09High Altitude RecruitingExecutive, operations and commercial leadership23.8
    RetainedNot disclosed0 open roles
  16. =09Leading PrincipalsBoard, C-suite, management and executive recruitment across corporate functions.23.8
    RetainedNot disclosed0 open roles
  17. =09McAleer GrayBoard, C-suite and senior management appointments across industries.23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  18. =09McDermott + Bull23.8
    RetainedNot disclosed0 open roles
  19. =09Sheer VelocityRetained leadership search and executive assessment23.8
    RetainedNot disclosed0 open roles
  20. =09SPMBExecutive leadership for technology and investor-backed businesses23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  21. =09Stanton Chase23.8
    RetainedNot disclosed0 open roles
  22. =09TriSearchExecutive, management and professional recruitment, RPO and team buildouts23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  23. =09Z3Talent23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  24. 24Wolf RecruitingProfessional and leadership recruitment for startups and small to midsize businesses23.7
    ContingencyNot disclosed1 open roles

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Specialist focus
40%
Market activity
35%
Track record
25%
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Executive search firms in Denver: questions

How do executive search firms in Denver charge?

Of the firms ranked here, by their own websites: 7 retained and 2 contingency. Most agencies charge a percentage of the hire's first-year base salary. Contingency recruiters are commonly quoted at around 15–25% and are paid only when you hire; retained and executive search firms often charge 25–35%, paid in stages as the search progresses.

How are executive search firms ranked here?

Rank is within this specialty only. The biggest factor is specialist focus: the share of a firm's open roles that are in this field. Hiring activity and track record make up the rest. No firm can pay for placement.

Should I use more than one recruiter?

For contingency roles many employers brief two or three firms at once. Retained searches are exclusive by design. Posting one brief here sends it to the specialists and lets you compare their approach and terms before you commit.