Executive Search Specialists

Stop settling for standard recruiter results. We find leaders who transform your business and stay.

Why Engaged Headhunters

We're not just recruiters—we're strategic partners invested in your success.

Retained Search Specialists

We work exclusively on your search, not juggling 20 openings. Your priority is our priority.

15+ Years Healthcare Experience

Our founder has placed 500+ executives across healthcare systems, hospitals, and health tech.

Passive Candidate Pipeline

We recruit leaders who aren't looking—the ones you can't find on LinkedIn.

90-Day Guarantee

If a placed candidate doesn't work out in 90 days, we re-recruit at no charge.

Why Engaged Headhunters

Signature Guarantee

If your hire departs during the verification period, we replace them at zero additional cost.

200+ Placements

Executives placed across healthcare, technology, finance, and manufacturing sectors since 2022.

24-Hour Response

Every inquiry receives a personal response within one business day.

Founded 2022
15+ Years Recruiting Experience
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INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

Industries We Serve.

Deploying specialized executive search across high-velocity industries. We find elite leadership for organizations defined by complexity.

Healthcare

Technology

Finance

Manufacturing

Energy

Signature Methodology

Why Hiring Leaders
Call Us First

The executives who'll 10x your mission aren't job hunting. They're busy delivering results.
Identify. Attract. Deliver.

The Wrong Hire Costs 18 Months

A bad executive hire costs 18 months of momentum. We find the exact leader your organization needs.

Operational Insight
Executive Risk Mitigation
Performance-Based Search

Retention is Engineered, Not Luck

We measure cultural fit first. If they depart during the verification window, we replace at no cost.

Operational Insight
Signature Performance Guarantee
Process-Driven Precision

Operators Recruiting Operators

Generalist recruiters fill seats. Our consultants are former leadership from Healthcare, Tech, and Finance. We know excellence because we've lived it.

Operational Insight
Industry Insights
Expert-Led Vetting

We're NOT Right For You If:

  • You need to fill 10+ roles quickly (Staffing Division)
  • Base salary budget is under $150K (Contact Staffing)
  • You're still exploring whether to hire
  • Success criteria aren't defined yet

We're Perfect For You If:

  • You need ONE transformational leader, now
  • You value retention as much as speed
  • Your hiring committee is ready to move
  • Previous searches have disappointed
Verified Partnerships

What Our
Partners Say

We measure our success by the long-term impact of the leaders we place. Here is how we deliver results.

"
Engaged Headhunters didn't just find us a candidate; they found us a transformational leader. Their process is surgically precise and their performance guarantee gave us total peace of mind.
S
Sarah J. Jenkins
Chief Operating Officer, Vanguard Health Systems
Verified Case
"
The speed and quality of our CTO search was unprecedented. They understood our technical requirements and cultural nuances from day one. Highly recommended for elite tech roles.
M
Marcus Thorne
Founder & CEO, Nexus AI Lab
Verified Case
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The most professional search firm I've worked with in 20 years. Their niche expertise in the finance sector is unmatched. They delivered three perfect candidates within the first month.
D
David L. Sterling
Managing Director, Sterling Capital Partners
Verified Case
READY TO SCALE

Ready to Make Your Move?

Whether you're hiring your next executive or exploring your next opportunity, the best outcomes come through relationships, not job boards. Let's talk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expert insights on executive search and leadership placement.

What industries do you specialize in?

Engaged Headhunters specializes in executive search for healthcare, technology, finance, and manufacturing sectors, placing transformational leaders across each industry.

What is your placement guarantee?

We offer a professional Signature Performance Guarantee. If a placed candidate leaves during the verification window, we perform a replacement search at no extra cost, ensuring your investment is protected.

What is the cost of executive search?

Executive search fees typically range from 25-33% of the placed candidate's first-year total compensation. All Engaged Headhunters placements include our Signature Performance Guarantee at no additional cost.

How long does a typical executive search take?

A typical executive search ranges from 45 to 90 days, depending on the complexity of the role and the specific industry requirements.

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Conversation.

Whether you're hiring your next executive or exploring career opportunities, we're ready to connect.

PHONE
(757) 720-7173
LOCATION
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
24H
Response SLA
30D
Placement Speed

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