Brentwood Search

Brentwood Search is a specialized executive recruiting firm based in El Segundo that focuses on filling key senior-level positions for organizations across multiple industries. The firm has established a proven track record of success in recruiting and closing top candidates for challenging, hard-to-fill executive roles. With a rigorous vetting process and aggressive recruiting approach, they help companies find candidates that match culture, performance, leadership, and team fit requirements.

Brentwood Search specializes in executive search services for senior-level positions, with particular expertise in finding candidates who are not actively seeking new opportunities but are open to exploring the right role. Their approach focuses on matching not just skills and experience, but also cultural fit, leadership capabilities, and team dynamics to ensure the best possible candidate placement.

The firm serves a diverse client base ranging from Fortune 500 companies to middle market firms, startups, and private equity portfolio companies. They conduct retained searches nationwide and have developed particular strength in placing C-level executives into private equity-backed organizations. Their recruiting capabilities span critical business functions including strategy, finance, mergers and acquisitions, business development, and marketing.

Brentwood Search's methodology involves a thorough search of the target marketplace to identify the highest-performing candidates, followed by leveraging their expertise to bring these professionals to their clients. Their vetting process is extremely rigorous, resulting in exceptionally high candidate retention rates. The firm also offers consulting services to assess company needs and advise on recruiting strategies that enable organizations to build top-tier teams.

Led by Managing Partner Marcia Basichis, who brings extensive experience from the entertainment industry including executive roles at CBS and ABC Television Networks, the firm combines deep industry knowledge with strategic recruiting expertise to solve complex hiring challenges.