Austin McGregor

Austin McGregor is a U.S.-based retained executive search firm specializing in senior-level leadership recruitment, primarily for technology and growth-oriented companies. Based in Dallas, Texas, the boutique firm has over 30 years of experience in executive search with additional offices in Austin, Palo Alto, and Chicago.

Austin McGregor operates as a boutique retained executive search firm with a partner-led model that emphasizes deep involvement from senior consultants throughout the search process. The firm focuses exclusively on retained engagements, ensuring commitment and alignment with their clients while maintaining a high-touch, quality-over-volume approach.

The company specializes in high-level, mission-critical leadership roles including C-Suite and senior executive search, board of directors recruitment, and functional leadership hiring across sales, marketing, finance, operations, product, and technology functions. They have developed particular expertise in serving growth-stage companies, especially those backed by venture capital and private equity firms undergoing rapid expansion or transformation.

With their national footprint spanning key U.S. business hubs, Austin McGregor combines local market presence with deep industry networks in technology and industrial sectors. Their multi-city presence allows them to access top talent markets while maintaining their boutique, specialized approach.

The firm has built a strong reputation for retained search excellence and long-term client partnerships over more than three decades. They position themselves as specialists in placing transformative executives who can drive organizational growth and operational transformation, particularly within VC/PE-backed environments and technology-driven organizations.