<p>More than 4000 executive placements with</p><p><span style="color: rgb(17, 113, 128)">top-tier Private Equity</span> firms and PE-backed portfolio companies.</p>
Private Equity Experience. Confidence in Every Search.
With a 96% success rate and 15+ years placing leaders in PE and high-growth companies, ECA delivers results.
We wrote the book on evidence based executive search. Literally.
The proven framework for hiring - and keeping - top talent.
How We Deliver Top Talent For Every Search
Expansive Network
We hold one of the most robust candidate databases in the industry with minimal non-solicits.
Dedicated Team
Searches are led by Senior Directors, with dedicated practice areas and internal limits on how many clients they can manage at a time.
Quick to Start
First candidates are presented in 2.5 weeks, and 1-2 candidates presented weekly for the duration of the search.
Thorough Process
A 3-stage assessment process including ECA PhD interviews, search KPIs, managed in our proprietary software, CASCADE.
3-Part Guarantee
The bulk of our fees are paid upon successful placement, with a no-questions-asked guarantee.
Our Areas of Expertise.
SECTORS
Private Equity Firms & Portcos
We match PE investors with leaders who unlock value.
Healthcare
ECA places leaders who drive growth, compliance, and better care.
Business Services
ECA places leaders who unlock efficiency & growth in service models.
Industrials & Natural Resources
We find the savviest operators to optimize manufacturing businesses.
Consumer & Retail
We identify executives who grow consumer brands and market presence.
Technology
From SaaS to AI, we recruit leaders driving innovation and scale.
Financial Services
ECA secures agile financial leaders to navigate shifting markets.
FUNCTIONS & ROLES
Quicker time to placement with insightful metrics
Deep dive into the data with our proprietary software, CASCADE, featuring a dashboard where you can monitor the progress of the search in real time.
Transparency:
See search status in real time
CASCADE gives you full visibility of all the candidates in your search and where in the pipeline they are.
In-depth candidate assessments lead to higher quality outcomes
We pride ourselves on performing rigorous assessments on all candidates so the heavy lifting is done before you even see them.
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Our Transparent, Results-Driven Process
Calibration & Scoping
We meet with key stakeholders to understand the role and desired business outcome. We review calibration profiles and ensure all stakeholders are aligned on the candidate they are looking to engage.
Candidate Engagement
We identify, engage, and pre-screen candidates against the agreed leadership profile, focusing the pipeline on executives with the relevant functional, sector, and operating experience.
ECA Evaluations
Your PhD Project Manager conducts an in-depth interview, followed by interviews with an ECA Director to assess leadership fit, culture fit, and job success potential.
Client Interviews
Candidates that pass all three evaluation stages are presented to the client. ECA manages introductions, interview scheduling, feedback, and process coordination to keep the search moving.
Offer & Acceptance
We conduct background checks and reference checks on potential candidates and assist with compensation and offer negotiations, ensuring we get your candidate over the line.
Meet the team that turns data into impact
ECA is founded and led by a team of top-tier management consultants and PhDs, paving the way for a leaner, streamlined executive search and consultant staffing model that provides clients with expert service at great speed and responsiveness.
Meet the ECA team
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