Nancy McIlvaine Placements

Nancy McIlvaine Placements is a specialized recruitment firm based in San Francisco that focuses on staffing for the modern lifestyle. The agency recruits high-level domestic and executive staff for discerning clients who desire exceptional personal and professional support. With decades of combined experience, they have built an extraordinary network of top talent in the niche market of private household staffing.

Nancy McIlvaine Placements takes a highly personalized approach to recruitment, beginning each placement with a conversation about the client's lifestyle and specific needs. This foundational understanding leads to exceptional matches that go beyond simply filling positions to finding true gems in the talent market.

The agency specializes in finding exceptional candidates with unique combinations of skills and experience, such as Chiefs of Staff who lead global teams across multiple estates, Directors of Residences who once captained yachts, C-level Executive Assistants trained in butler school, and Estate Managers with COO-level precision. Their creative approach uncovers candidates like Personal Assistants with law degrees and Property Managers who understand both vineyards and villas.

Working with a small number of clients allows Nancy McIlvaine Placements to provide exceptional, high-touch service with intense focus on each placement. They meet with most clients in person and personally identify, select, and vet all candidates through a comprehensive process that ensures the ideal match for each unique situation.

With proven success over decades in this specialized market, the firm has placed hundreds of stellar Estate Managers, Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Private Chefs, and other high-level staff with discerning clients. Their impressive client roster includes executives from major technology companies, financial firms, and other prestigious organizations, with recent placements spanning from Atherton to Miami, demonstrating their national reach and reputation for excellence.