- Executive Search Practice
Connecting Great People With Great Companies
C-Suite. VP. Director. The leaders who define your next chapter.
Executive hiring is the highest-stakes decision a founder makes. PeopleConnect brings 25 years of placement expertise, an elite network, and a proven process built specifically for this level.
"The right executive in the right seat doesn't just fill a role — they change the trajectory of your entire company."
- The PeopleConnect Manifesto
We Exist For the Builders.
We exist for the visionaries who dare to build, the leaders who move fast, and the teams who shape the future.
We listen deeper. We search wider. We see beyond the resume to the human behind it. We deliver talent with intention, precision, and care.
The right person in the right seat can change a company’s destiny — and the wrong hire can break it.
That’s why we built CONNECTED Staffing — a process powered by expertise, empathy, and old-school headhunting sharpened by modern systems.
I
We Are Relentless
In our pursuit of excellence. We don't stop at "good enough." We pursue the executive genuinely right for your role, your culture, and your growth stage.
II
We Are Relational
In how we partner. Your growth is our growth. We invest in your success the way you invest in your company's future.
III
We Are Committed
To every outcome. From the first intake call to day one on the job — and beyond. We don't disappear after placement.
IV
We Are Connected
To every story. To 100,000+ candidates. To the executive ecosystems where your next great leader is already thriving.
- Why PeopleConnect Executive Search
Built for the Searches That Cannot Fail.
Executive searches are different. The stakes are higher, the market is tighter, and the wrong hire costs more than a salary. Here’s why scaling founders trust PeopleConnect with their most critical roles.
25+
Years Placing Executive Talent
10+
Senior Recruiters. Every Search.
100K
Elite Talent Network
3
Targeted Search Channels
Direct headhunting of passive leaders, our proprietary executive network, and broad market coverage. Exhaustive by design.
150
Profiles Reviewed Per Search
1-4
Weeks to First Finalist
- The CONNECTED Executive Search Process
A Proven System,
25+ Years in the Making.
1
Discovery & Alignment
We Learn Your World First
2
Direct Headhunting
We Go Get Them. They Don't Apply.
3
Proprietary Network
100,000+ Executive Relationships
4
Broad Market Coverage
150+ Channels. Zero Gaps.
5
Screening & Selection
Only Leaders Worth Your Time
6
Offer, Close & Beyond
We Close What Others Can't.
Executive offer negotiation, reference and background checks, and ongoing support through day one and beyond. We don’t disappear after the offer is signed.
- Transparent Investment
Structured for Partnership. Priced for Performance.
Industry standard for executive search is 30–35% of the hire’s first-year total cash compensation. PeopleConnect delivers the same elite-level service at rates that reflect our commitment to long-term partnership — not one-time transactions.
EcoVG Portfolio Companies
Exclusively for Ecosystem Venture Group-Backed Companies
| Option | Eng. Fee | Add'l Search | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,000 | $2,500 | 25% |
| 2 | $7,500 | $3,750 | 22.5% |
| 3 | $9,500 | $4,750 |
20%
Best Value |
Non-Portfolio Companies
Standard Executive Search Pricing
| Option | Eng. Fee | Add'l Search | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,000 | $2,500 | 30% |
| 2 | $7,500 | $3,750 | 27% |
| 3 | $9,500 | $4,750 |
25%
Best Value |
How the engagement fee works: The engagement fee is deducted from the final placement fee once the position is filled — it is not an additional cost. It secures a dedicated Senior Recruiter on your search and ensures mutual commitment from day one.
- What You Actually Save
PeopleConnect vs. Industry Standard Rates
Based on a $150,000 first-year salary. Industry standard executive search fees run 30–35%. Here’s how our three options compare — with the engagement fee already deducted from the total.
Option 1 — 30%
vs. Industry Avg. 35%
Option 2 — 27%
vs. Industry Avg. 33%
Option 3 — 25%
vs. Industry Avg. 30%
Note: Savings estimates are based on a $150,000 first-year total cash compensation. Actual savings scale with the executive’s compensation. Higher-salary placements (e.g. $200K–$400K) yield proportionally larger savings against industry-standard rates.
- Our Commitment
When You Choose PeopleConnect, You Choose Certainty.
Dedicated Senior Recruiter — Start to Finish
No handoffs. No junior coordinators. A seasoned professional with 20+ years guides your executive search from intake to signed offer.
We Adjust. We Adapt. We Don't Quit.
If the market shifts or the brief evolves, we recalibrate continuously. Searches without holds stay active until the role is filled.
Engagement Fee Applied as a Credit
Your engagement fee is fully deducted from the placement fee. Mutual commitment, not an upfront cost. We put skin in the game too.
We Empower Your Team to Hire Better
We coach your team on executive offer negotiations and hiring best practices — building your internal capability alongside every search.
It Takes Great People To Make A Great Company.
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