Lost in the noise
Top talent gets buried under thousands of unqualified applications, never reaching the right decision makers.
Trusted by Fortune 500 leaders
Where Exceptional Leaders Meet Extraordinary Opportunities
HIREVENTRA is the elite executive search & referral platform connecting visionary companies with proven C-suite and VP-level talent. Confidential. Curated. Consequence-driven.
55+
Years combined experience
1,247+
Placements
277+
Fortune 500 partners
Rated 5.0 by 50+ executive partners
- Search
- Hiring
- Mandates
- Shortlists
- Offers
- Talent pools
- Targeting
- Assessment
- Interviews
- Referencing
- Networks
- Succession
- Confidential
- Boardrooms
- Market maps
- Onboarding
- Retention
- C-suite
- Advisory
- Partner-led
- Search
- Hiring
- Mandates
- Shortlists
- Offers
- Talent pools
- Targeting
- Assessment
- Interviews
- Referencing
- Networks
- Succession
- Confidential
- Boardrooms
- Market maps
- Onboarding
- Retention
- C-suite
- Advisory
- Partner-led
The challenge
The executive hiring market is broken
Both exceptional candidates and Fortune 500 companies struggle with the same broken system.
Unvetted opportunities
Executives waste time on roles that don't match their level, or worse, fall for misleading job postings.
Painfully slow processes
Traditional hiring cycles drag on for months, causing candidates and companies to lose momentum.
Misaligned expectations
Without a trusted intermediary, compensation negotiation and cultural fit remain a guessing game.
The solution
Hireventra changes everything
We built Hireventra to fix executive hiring. Our curated, relationship-driven approach connects exceptional talent with world-class companies — fast, ethically, and completely free for candidates.
- Direct access to Fortune 500 hiring managers — no middlemen, no gatekeepers
- Personally vetted roles matched to your skills, experience and career trajectory
- End-to-end support from CV review to offer negotiation — at zero cost to candidates
- Average 10-day placement cycle, not 10 weeks
- Confidential, ethical process that protects your current position
450+
Executives placed
100+
Fortune 500 partners
97%
Client satisfaction
$0
Cost to candidates
Why choose us
Why executives trust Hireventra
Six reasons senior leaders and hiring boards keep coming back.
01
Zero fees for candidates
We never charge job seekers. One hundred per cent free.
02
Direct access to decision makers
Established relationships with hiring managers and boards.
03
10-day average placement
From introduction to offer in as little as ten days.
04
97% satisfaction rate
Our candidates and clients rate the experience excellent.
05
Global network
Operating across four continents and 35+ markets.
06
Confidential & ethical
Your search remains entirely private, always.
Our services
Our services
Comprehensive executive search and advisory services designed to match exceptional talent with world-class opportunities.
Retained Executive Search
Exclusive, research-led search for appointments the organisation cannot afford to get wrong.
C-Suite Search
CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, CIO, CISO, CHRO, CMO and General Counsel appointments.
Board & Non-Executive Director Search
Chair, NED, independent director and committee appointments.
Confidential Leadership Search
When the appointment cannot be public, and a leak would cost more than the vacancy.
Executive Talent Mapping
Research sold on its own merits, ahead of any appointment decision.
Succession Planning
Internal benchmarking against the external market, role by role.
Leadership Advisory
Team effectiveness, structure and onboarding beyond the appointment.
Market Intelligence
Compensation, mobility and leadership-market data for board decisions.
450+
Placements
97%
Satisfaction
10 days
Average
100+
Partners
Sector expertise
Industries we serve
Deep functional and sector knowledge across the industries that shape the global economy.
Technology
Engineering, product and AI leaders for high-growth technology firms.
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
Clinical, medical and commercial executives for global health.
Finance & Banking
Investment, risk and corporate finance leadership at scale.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Operations, supply chain and engineering leadership.
Energy & Infrastructure
Capital projects, transition and regulated infrastructure leadership.
Consumer & Retail
Commercial, digital and brand leadership for consumer businesses.
Meet the consultants
Our Consultants
The people who will personally manage your search or application. Each profile below shows the consultant’s professional photograph, biography and credentials.
Tess Howarth
Board & C-Suite Recruiter
Washington, United States
Laura Alexander
Internal Talent Consultant
Wisconsin, United States
Tim Young
Executive Recruiter
New York City Metropolitan Area
Kayla Stringfellow
Executive Search & Talent Advisor
Edinburgh, Scotland
Lars Schmidt
Independent Recruiter | Career Connector
San Francisco Bay Area
Lars Schmidt is a global Talent Strategy Executive, Workforce Advisor, and Leadership Thought Partner with 20+ years of experience shaping how organizations attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent. His expertise extends beyond recruiting into executive talent strategy, workforce transformation, organizational design, employer brand, leadership development, and AI-driven talent innovation. Lars partners with founders, executives, and people leaders to translate business objectives into scalable talent strategies and high-performing organizations. An author, educator, speaker, and advisor, Lars is recognized for connecting business strategy, people, technology, and leadership in practical ways that create long-term organizational value. His work focuses on building the systems, capabilities, and leadership infrastructure that enable organizations and their people to perform at their highest level.
Mike Young
Senior Recruiter - Talent Acquisition
South Carolina, United States
JOSH LOVE
EXECUTIVE RECRUITER
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Elizabeth Wolfston
Career Connector
SANDWICH, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATE
Elizabeth Wolfston is a seasoned talent advisor and search professional with more than three decades of experience helping organizations identify exceptional technical, engineering, technology, and leadership talent. Her expertise extends beyond recruitment. Elizabeth works closely with executives and hiring leaders to understand business objectives, organizational needs, and the people required to drive meaningful growth. Her career includes leading multi-office recruiting operations, managing a $1M recruiting budget, reducing recruiting costs by more than 25%, and supporting 50% workforce growth. Today, she brings deep market knowledge, relationship-driven search, and a highly selective approach to connecting organizations with professionals whose expertise can create lasting value. Elizabeth is more than a career connector. She is a trusted talent advisor and strategic partner in identifying people who can move organizations forward.
Loretta Dela Torre, CPA, CSP
Career Connector
Arcadia, California, United States
LAUREN COPELAND
INDEPENDENT RECRUITER
Michigan, United States
Brian Lucchesi T.
Global Talent Advisor
East Texas, Pennsylvania
Christten Williams
Executive Search & Talent Advisor
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Philip Drock
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Birmingham, UK
Sandra Green
Executive Recruiter
Seattle, Washington, United States
Michael Board
Executive Advisor
New York City
Carolyn Uchiyama
Principal Recruiter
Atlanta, GA
Anita Kirotar
Chief People Officer
Harjumaa, Estonia
Bob Conrad
Independent Recruiter
United State
Mike Brown
Executive Recruiter
Heather Holdaway
Board & C-Suite Search Advisor
San Jose, CA
Ready to make your next career move?
Whether you are an executive seeking your next challenge or a company looking for exceptional talent, Hireventra is here to help — at zero cost to candidates.
Get in touch
Contact us
- Location
- Global, remote-first
- hello@hireventra.com
- Response time
- Within 24 hours
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The questions executives and hiring boards ask us most often.
What does retained search mean in practice?
You engage us exclusively for a defined appointment. We are paid for the work of research, approach and assessment rather than for a successful introduction, which is what allows us to cover a market systematically instead of submitting whoever is available today.
How are fees structured?
A fixed fee agreed at the outset, tied to the scope of the mandate and invoiced in stages across the search. There is no contingency element and no ambiguity about what triggers payment.
How long does a search take?
Most mandates reach a shortlist in six to eight weeks and an accepted offer in ten to fourteen, depending on notice periods, board calendars and the depth of the accessible market.
Can you run a search without it becoming public?
Yes. Confidential mandates are standard for us: approaches are made under partner cover, the client is disclosed only at an agreed stage, and no role is advertised.
Do you assess internal candidates too?
Frequently. Internal candidates are assessed against the same agreed profile and the same written standard, so the board can compare like with like.
Do you work with executives who are not currently in a process?
That is the majority of the people we appoint. Most of our conversations begin with an executive who was not looking and had no intention of moving.
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Insights & resources
Insights & resources
Expert advice for executive career growth.
9 October 2025
How to negotiate your executive package
Beyond salary: equity, benefits, remote working and sign-on bonuses.
14 November 2025
5 tips for nailing your executive interview
From preparation to follow-up, the strategies that help our candidates land offers.
27 October 2025
The state of executive hiring in 2026
Key trends, compensation benchmarks and what employers are looking for now.