Westwood & Wilshire

Westwood & Wilshire is the premier talent partner to the most innovative portfolio companies of top Private Equity and Venture Capital firms. Located in Los Angeles, they specialize in executive search and breakthrough talent delivery for world-changing companies. Their tagline 'When your work is world-changing, your people should be too' reflects their commitment to finding transformational leadership talent.

Westwood & Wilshire operates as a specialized executive search firm serving clients ranging from seed-level start-ups to middle market companies across multiple high-growth industries. Their approach combines in-house research capabilities with an extensive proprietary database to uncover exceptional leadership talent for their clients.

The firm takes a distinctly client-focused, results-driven approach, emphasizing the importance of finding top-tier executives that align with each organization's stage of growth and organizational maturity. They maintain a long-term view of client success, helping companies build executive teams that can drive future growth one exceptional leader at a time.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) are central to Westwood & Wilshire's methodology, with the firm treating DEI not as an HR strategy but as a critical business strategy. They tap DEI expertise on every assignment, understanding that modern talent seeks organizations that openly embrace inclusion. This commitment is reflected in their impressive track record, with 85% of their placements being diverse candidates.

The firm's success is demonstrated through strong client relationships, with 87% of their business coming from repeat clients. This loyalty reflects their ability to add value and help clients succeed through strategic talent placement. Additionally, they operate AccelPeople, a subsidiary focused on creating inclusive, productive workplace cultures where diverse teams can prosper and thrive.