Executive Search
Get in touch with us today to learn more about how we can assist you with your executive placement needs. We specialize in Chief Executive and senior leadership positions including but not limited to:
General Manager
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Managing Director
Chief Financial Officer
Director of Golf
Head Golf Professional
Interim General Manager
Superintendent
Executive Chef
Assistant General Manager
Director of Athletics
Director of Fitness & Wellness
Executive Search
Executive search begins with a thoughtful and thorough process. From discovery of your club’s culture, operations, and identity, through to a comprehensive selection process and placement, we will provide guidance every step along the way. Our focused approach is built on a foundation of extensive experience in the private club and recruitment industry, and we work diligently to integrate top-tier talent that fits seamlessly into your organization.
What you can expect as a valued Client:
Partner-Led Service
Dedicated partner involvement from kickoff through onboarding, providing responsive communication and trusted guidance throughout the search.
Curated Candidate Slates
We do not present candidates simply to fill a slate. Every individual introduced has been thoroughly vetted and is considered a serious contender for the position.
Governance Insight
We assess board and leadership dynamics to identify factors that may impact recruitment success and executive retention.
Placement Guarantee
Every search is supported by a comprehensive placement guarantee for added confidence and peace of mind.
Transition Support
Our involvement extends beyond placement with onboarding guidance and structured follow-up to support long-term success.
Exceptional Candidate Experience
We represent your club with professionalism and care, ensuring every candidate interaction reflects positively on your organization.
Our Process
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Discovery & Club Immersion:
Every successful search begins with understanding your club. Through an on-site visit, stakeholder meetings, and a review of key organizational information, we gain insight into your culture, leadership expectations, governance structure, and strategic priorities. This discovery process allows us to define the qualities and experiences most likely to lead to long-term success.
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Organizational & Governance Assessment:
Leadership success is influenced by more than experience alone. When appropriate, we assess governance practices, board dynamics, and organizational culture to identify factors that may impact recruitment, onboarding, and executive retention. This insight helps ensure alignment between the candidate and the environment in which they will lead.
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Executive Search & Candidate Identification:
We proactively recruit accomplished leaders who align with your club’s profile, culture, and objectives. Leveraging our extensive industry network, we frequently engage high-performing professionals who are not actively seeking new opportunities. Every candidate is evaluated against a comprehensive leadership profile developed specifically for your search.
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Guided Evaluation & Selection:
We manage and facilitate the entire interview process, from initial screening through finalist selection. Through structured interviews, leadership assessments, presentations, and stakeholder interaction, candidates have the opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities in a meaningful and comprehensive manner.
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Onboarding & Long-Term Success:
Our commitment extends beyond placement. We provide onboarding recommendations, facilitate a 100-day leadership session, and conduct ongoing follow-up throughout the first year. This continued engagement helps support a successful transition and strengthens the foundation for a productive long-term partnership.
Interim Services
During transitional phases, clubs often find themselves in urgent need of effective leadership solutions while in the process of securing a permanent executive. Our firm offers a slate of exceptionally qualified and industry-seasoned interim managers, poised for immediate placement. These seasoned professionals possess the requisite expertise to seamlessly assume pivotal roles, guaranteeing the uninterrupted functioning of your club throughout periods of transition.
Our interim services provide an invaluable bridge, allowing the club to maintain its momentum while we work diligently to identify the ideal permanent candidate. Interim services are available to clients with whom we are already engaged for executive search work.
Succession Planning
Ensuring seamless transitions is paramount to sustained stability and success. Succession planning emerges as a vital strategy to minimize gaps and uphold continuity during periods of change within leadership roles. Succession Planning services can assist you with identifying high potential employees either internally or externally and create a plan to coach them up to their future role, while nurturing the very valuable institutional knowledge they are building along the way in preparation for their transition.
We offer services related to succession planning that include:
- Customizing a succession strategy that fits the needs of your club
- Talent assessment and recruitment
- Career pathing for high potential internal candidates
- Mentoring and coaching to get your placement to the level required for success
Succession Planning
The strongest clubs prepare for leadership transitions long before they occur. Succession planning helps ensure continuity, preserve institutional knowledge, and develop future leaders capable of sustaining the club’s long-term vision.
Whether identifying internal talent, evaluating external prospects, or developing future leadership pathways, our succession planning services help clubs build confidence in their leadership pipeline.
Services include:
- Customized succession planning strategies
- Leadership and talent assessments
- Career path development for high-potential employees
- Executive coaching and mentoring
- Recruitment support for future leadership needs
- Transition planning and readiness assessments
Interim Leadership Services
Leadership vacancies can create uncertainty at critical moments for a club. Our interim leadership services provide experienced club executives who can step into key roles and maintain operational stability while a permanent search is underway.
These seasoned professionals bring immediate credibility, leadership, and industry expertise, allowing the club to maintain momentum and continuity during periods of transition. Our interim services provide an invaluable bridge, allowing the club to maintain its momentum while we work diligently to identify the ideal permanent candidate.