Executive search
For a lasting leadership appointment with a carefully defined mandate.
Award-Winning National Executive Search Firm Services for Organizational Leadership
Leadership search for consequential roles
Executive Search Firm for All US Locations
Our regional offices and US-based teams build leadership pipelines for national brands, corporations, startups, nonprofits, and growing organizations.
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Our national executive search services
As an innovator in executive search and recruitments, the Scion Executive Search team has worked closely with both clients and executive candidates to craft successful human capital strategies.
Our nationwide offices and US based remote staff specialize in chief executive and senior level assignments and understand the ability to attract and retain the right leadership is the most important strategy an employer or board can implement. Scion has led over one thousand executive searches since the company was founded in 2006 across the United States and beyond. No matter your employment location we have incredible leadership connections from within your industry. Our network is vast and filled with incredible leadership options ranging a wide diversity of backgrounds.
In addition to our proven search methodology, we offer our clients access to executive networks with millions of sector-wide leadership candidates, as well as access to our private executive network of vetted industry leaders and executives. We are experts at building comprehensive diverse executive candidate pipelines for executive-level openings.
Scion was recently awarded to the list of Best Executive Recruiting Firms in the World, and US by Forbes and Named a Top Fastest-Growing Private Company in America by Inc. 5000 and recognized annually from the Business Times since 2006.
We look forward to the opportunity to find exemplarily, forward-thinking leadership for you and your team.
98%+one-year executive placement retention
20 yearssince founding in 2006
1,000+completed executive searches
950K+private talent network
16M+national candidate options
50 statesstaffing and recruiting coverage
Company-wide figures supplied by Scion Staffing. Retention refers to executive placements after one year; experience is measured as of 2026.
Choose the right path
Select the right leadership search
Leadership needs range from a permanent executive mandate to urgent interim coverage. The search structure should reflect the stakes, timeline, and employment plan.
Interim executive search
For experienced leadership during a transition, vacancy, or defined initiative.
Direct hire recruiting
For managers and professional roles that support the executive’s team.
Leadership search with purpose
A search built around the leadership mandate
A successful executive search begins with a clear brief. We listen to the board, hiring leader, and key stakeholders; map the relevant talent market; approach potential leaders; and guide a careful evaluation and decision process.
Align on the mandate
Define the role, organizational context, leadership priorities, decision makers, compensation, and measures of success.
Map and approach talent
Reach active and passive leaders through targeted research, outreach, relationships, and the wider national network.
Evaluate leadership
Examine relevant experience, strategic judgment, management record, motivation, and the requirements of the role.
Present a considered slate
Share qualified leaders with context that helps your team assess their experience and next-step questions.
Guide the decision
Coordinate interviews, feedback, references, and offer discussions with a clear timeline and responsive communication.
Support the transition
Keep the process attentive through acceptance and the move into the new role, with the search structure matched to your needs.
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Executive leadership roles we recruit for
- Chief Executives (President, CEO, Executive Director)
- C-Level Leadership Executives
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Chief Operations Officer (COO)
- Chief Administration Officer (CAO)
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO)
- Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Operations Leadership (VP, Director, Senior Management)
- Finance & Accounting Leadership (VP, Director, Controller, Senior Management)
- Human Resources Leadership (VP, Director, DEI, Senior Management, Generalist)
- Administration Executives (VP, Chief of Staff, Senior Management)
- Marketing Leadership (VP, Director, Senior Management)
- Communications & PR Leadership (VP, Director, Senior Management)
- Product/Merchandising & Supply Chain (VP, Director, Senior Management)
- Sales & Customer Success Leaders (VP, Director, Senior Management)
- Information Technology & Engineering Executives (VP, Director, Senior Management)
- Creative Executives (Executive Producer, VP, Creative Director, Director, Interactive Producer and more)
- Legal Executives (Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Counsel, VP, Director)
- Nonprofit Specialties (Chief Development Officer, Chief Program Officer, VP, Development Director and more)
- Healthcare & Medical Executives (VP, Director, Senior Management)
- Other Specialties
Related expertise
Explore executive search approaches
The right approach depends on the role, stakeholders, and market. These pages explain our retained, interim, and strategy services, with specialized paths for corporate and nonprofit leadership.
Know the role already? Share its location, timing, work model, and priorities so we can discuss an appropriate search.
Our approach
As experts in corporate searches, we assist your decision-makers in uniting resources and offer clear expectations of the decision-makers responsibilities while engaging us. In the end, we can all gain valuable insight through our communicative approach and true partnership.
The approach we utilize is strategic and consultative in nature. All the aspects of the search are executed on behalf of your company. It is our pleasure to be your strategic leader, scheduling partner, salary expert, and compensation negotiator as required for success.
More Information for Employers
Common questions
Executive search questions
Clear answers about the scope, process, and next step.
What does an executive search firm do?
An executive search firm works with an employer to define a leadership role, research and approach potential leaders, evaluate qualified candidates, and manage the search through interviews and a hiring decision.
Which leadership roles does Scion recruit for?
Scion supports CEO, executive director, president, CFO, COO, CHRO, CIO, CTO, CMO, legal, operations, finance, technology, and other senior leadership searches, depending on the organization’s needs.
Can Scion support a search outside your office locations?
Yes. Scion supports executive searches across all 50 states and can coordinate a search for local, regional, or national leadership.
How do we begin an executive search?
Use Request Staff to describe the leadership need. The team can discuss the mandate, stakeholders, location, timing, and an appropriate search approach.
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