The ranking order for the highest 20 Executive Search Firms list springs algorithmic ally based upon a proprietary weighting of the subsequent criteria: annual revenue, number of placements, number of ancillary services or practice areas, level of searches handled by average salary, completion ratio, average time to finish , stick rate, client satisfaction (testimonials/votes), social media presence, executive thought leadership, and editorial input. Advertising payments will only affect listing by those firms who meet other qualifications noted above.
The executive search industry, trade associations, and various executive search firms produce a good array lists and rankings and no such list / ranking, including this one, should substitute for due diligence on behalf of prospective clients or employees. The rankings noted on this site are deemed reliable, but can't be guaranteed as a number of the info is provided by firms ranked on the list, and such data, especially within the case of privately held companies, are often biased and can't be exhaustively verified.
In order to qualify for the highest 20 Executive Search Firms list, organizations must be retained search firms, have multiple practice areas, a worldwide presence, displayed recognized thought leadership, and must have completed signature searches for global brands in multiple geographies.
