Trusted by the nation's top private equity firms.
On average, it takes retained firms 4-6 months to make an executive placement with more than 30% resulting in failure.
We fill searches 2-3 times faster and with a 96% success rate. Backed by our industry-leading guarantee.
How we do it
Expansive Network
We hold one of the most robust 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.
Diligence talent with the same rigor that private equity brings to selecting investments
All candidates go through a rigorous 3-part assessments led by PhD Managers and ECA Directors
Detailed candidate scorecards based on predetermined objective criteria, all provided in real-time through CASCADE
Clients only spend time with the most high-value candidates
ECA's rapid pace guarantees 1-2 fully vetted candidates presented to clients per week
Searches are delivered on-time, or ahead of schedule, with impactful results
Our Areas of Expertise.
We deliver top executive talent and flexible consulting solutions across high-growth industries.
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
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Quicker time to placement with insightful metrics
Data-driven insights meet executive search expertise. Our methodology and our proprietary software, CASCADE, deliver speed, accuracy, and transparency - based on analytics, not guesswork.
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.
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