OverNorth

OverNorth is a boutique senior executive recruitment firm based in Chicago, established in 2011. As a women-owned business, OverNorth specializes in executive search with a commitment to exceptional execution and serving as trusted advisors to their clients. The firm operates with a focus on integrity, rigorous candidate assessment, and delivering results that matter.

OverNorth operates as a boutique executive search firm that conducts all aspects of the search process exclusively through their experienced team of senior search professionals. The firm emphasizes precision in every step, from industry studies and people research to prospect identification and cultural alignment assessment. Their approach includes extensive and rigorous interviews with top candidates conducted through in-person or video meetings, with clients receiving detailed summaries outlining career accomplishments, competencies, cultural fit, and potential concerns.

The firm's commitment to quality is evident in their staffing model, with always a Partner and a minimum of two team members dedicated to each assignment. OverNorth's singular focus on executive search allows them to provide clients with their full attention and expertise. Their boutique size offers advantages including fewer off-limits restrictions, which translates to a larger pool of potential candidates, and they intentionally limit the number of clients in any one industry to ensure broad and deep access to high-caliber talent.

OverNorth has built an impressive track record since 2011, with 99% of their successful candidates remaining in their positions for a minimum of one year and 86% surpassing the two-year mark. The firm measures success through repeat business, with 85% of their clients retaining them for additional searches after the initial assignment. Their commitment to diversity is demonstrated through consistent results, with almost 80% of assignments including diverse finalist candidates and almost 45% of hired executives being diverse.

The firm provides a comprehensive guarantee with no strings attached - if a candidate is terminated during the first year of employment or resigns for any reason, they will conduct the assignment again and charge only direct expenses. This guarantee has been utilized just once since the firm's inception, demonstrating their successful candidate placement and assessment capabilities.