Hebard Search

Hebard Search Partners is a Chicago-based executive search firm with 30 years of experience in providing accountable, conscientious, and process-driven recruiting results. The firm adopts a unique approach to executive search that appeals to sophisticated clients who are frustrated by the limitations of traditional search models.

Hebard Search Partners specializes in senior management talent acquisition, going beyond the usual search process to truly understand unique people as well as cultural and business challenges facing each client engagement. Their experts offer a service commitment that involves professionals at every step of the search, providing regular, open communication and personal attention to clients.

The firm operates with a partnership mentality, applying a consultative mindset that enables their professionals to use deeper understanding and insights of client needs to create valuable solutions. They strive to be search partners rather than simply providers, with over 80% of their work coming from repeat business.

Their comprehensive search process includes developing effective position specifications, conducting targeted research, identifying and assessing a broad selection of candidates, maintaining disciplined communication throughout the process, and providing assistance with final negotiations and onboarding strategies. The firm's values emphasize collaboration, putting client needs first, delivering high-quality executive leadership solutions, expecting exceptional performance, and maintaining relationships characterized by openness, honesty, integrity, and respect.

Hebard Search Partners focuses solely on successfully completing searches with placements, ensuring that everyone involved in the search assignment – clients, candidates, and valued sources – have a positive experience. Their approach is built on building better relationships versus executing simply on a transactional basis.