Chicago
Executive Search
Faster, Smarter, Built for the Future
At ExactSearch, we’re redefining what it means to be a Chicago executive search firm. Founded by recruiters and operators who were tired of bloated fees and outdated processes, we deliver high-impact executive recruiting in Chicago at twice the speed and half the cost of traditional firms.
We help organizations across the Chicago area and Midwest hire transformational C-suite and senior leaders — from CEOs and CFOs to CMOs, COOs, and CHROs. Whether you’re a scaling venture-backed company, a private equity–backed business, or a large nonprofit or healthcare system, our searches are tailored to your unique needs.
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Executive Recruiters in Chicago With a Partner-Led Approach
Every search is led by a dedicated Partner — not junior recruiters. We work closely to understand your goals, culture, and leadership gaps, then combine targeted outreach with AI-powered sourcing to identify both active and passive talent who can deliver immediate impact.
- Shortlists in weeks, not months
- Transparent, fixed-fee pricing at nearly half the cost of traditional retained search firms
- AI-driven research that finds leaders across industries
Executive Search for Chicago’s Top Organizations
With deep roots in Chicago’s business community and a national candidate network, we’ve helped technology, healthcare, nonprofit, education, and professional services companies hire game-changing executives. We work with organizations ranging from $50M to $1B+ in revenue, and $500M to $15B in assets.
Whether you’re navigating a CEO succession, scaling rapidly, or professionalizing your leadership team, ExactSearch delivers leaders built for what’s next.
Let’s Build Your Leadership Team
Ready to rethink your executive search experience? Partner with ExactSearch and discover a smarter, faster way to hire C-suite and senior leadership talent in Chicago.
Contact us today to start your search.
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