Washington DC
Executive Search
Faster, Smarter, Designed for Impact
ExactSearch is redefining executive search in Washington DC by delivering transformational leaders at twice the speed and half the cost of traditional search firms. We specialize in C-suite and senior executive hiring for the region’s most influential organizations — from national associations and global nonprofits to think tanks, government contractors, and high-growth private companies.
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“Exact Search’s 20% fee saved us 50% compared to other firms. They were affordable, transparent, and fast. I highly recommend.”
“We received qualified executive candidates in two weeks. The low retainer meant low risk. ExactSearch is the best value in executive search.”
“Their AI-LQ framework helped us assess AI-savvy leaders accurately. We hired a transformative COO with true AI fluency.”
Executive Recruiters in DC With a Partner-Led Approach
Every engagement is run by a senior Partner who works directly with you from start to finish. We use AI-powered sourcing to identify top-tier talent — active or passive — who can deliver results in complex, high-stakes environments.
- Shortlists in weeks, not months
- Transparent, fixed-fee pricing at nearly half the cost of traditional retained search
- AI sourcing that covers the entire market, not just inbound applicants
Executive Search for Washington DC’s Leading Organizations
Our DC executive search practice has placed leaders in government contracting, associations, nonprofits, healthcare, education, and technology. We work with organizations ranging from $50M to $1B+ in revenue, and $500M to $15B in assets. Whether you’re replacing a key executive, building a new leadership team, or professionalizing operations, we’ll help you find 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 Washington DC.
Contact us today to start your search.
We calibrate with your leadership team, define success metrics for the DC market, and use research and AI to deliver a vetted shortlist fast.
CEO, CFO, COO, CRO, CMO, CHRO, plus VP and Director roles across policy adjacent, operations, product, and go to market.
Weeks from kickoff to finalist presentations, driven by our partner led model and focused shortlists.
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