TRANSEARCH

TRANSEARCH is a leading global executive search firm with its Detroit office serving as the hub for automotive and industrial specialization. Originally founded as Tier One Executive Search in Detroit, Michigan in 2002, the firm became part of TRANSEARCH International, a top ten executive search firm based in the U.K., in May 2021. With 50 offices worldwide, TRANSEARCH provides extensive access to global talent pools for critical executive positions.

TRANSEARCH operates as a premier executive search firm with a truly global reach, offering specialized recruitment services through 50 offices worldwide. The Detroit office serves as the world's best and only executive search firm with a truly global, Detroit-based automotive practice, providing unparalleled expertise in automotive and industrial sectors.

What sets TRANSEARCH apart is their proprietary Orxestra® Method, developed by John O. Burdett, which measures five different types of fit to ensure optimal candidate placement and guard against costly mishires. This methodology focuses on ensuring the most critical aspect of the hiring process - fit - which translates into meaningful benefits for their clients.

The firm has a rich 20-year history of serving as a trusted partner in the most critical executive searches for major manufacturing companies worldwide. Their expansion strategy has included opening offices in Shanghai, PRC (2004) and Mexico (2007) to address client expansion needs, demonstrating their commitment to global service delivery.

In 2019, TRANSEARCH expanded their expertise into the automotive retail industry, dedicating an entire practice to help auto dealerships find senior-level talent. Their track record includes successfully filling high-level positions such as CEO roles for multi-billion dollar companies, global directors, and vice presidents across various industries including aerospace, automotive, and engineering services.

As a vetted member of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), TRANSEARCH adheres to the AESC Code of Professional Practice, ensuring the highest standards of professional conduct and service delivery in their executive search operations.