We are connected to more than 675k CEO and board-level executives.
We connect you with an unmatched network of visionary leaders who can prime your company for growth and lead transformation through all stages of the business lifecycle. True’s Board of Directors Practice works with every kind of company, from early-stage venture through large multinational corporations.
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The world’s most data-centric executive search for every role in your organization.
Industry Expertise
Expert Board of Directors Recruiters
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Evan Grossman managing director, head of the CEO and Board Practices New York
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Caroline Lo managing director, head of the CEO, Board and Financial Services Practices London
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Tim McDonald Founder, managing director and head of the CEO and BoarD Practices Philadelphia (HQ)
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Todd Zangrillo managing director, head of the CeO, BoarD, CONSUMER AND LONGEVITY practices New York
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Jonathan Pomeranz Managing Director, Head of the CEO, Board and Financial Services Practices New York
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Shella Abe managing director, head of the Consumer Practice New York
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of organizations does True Search’s Board of Directors Practice work with?
True Search works with every kind of company, from early-stage venture-backed startups through large multinational corporations, as well as nonprofits and private equity-backed businesses.
What kinds of board roles has True Search placed?
True Search has placed board members across a wide range of demands, including entire boards of private companies, board members for succession planning, and diverse leaders at nonprofit organizations.
How does True Search identify board candidates?
True Search leverages a proprietary network of CEO and board-level executives, combined with real-time market data and the True AI Capability IndexSM, to identify leaders who fit a company’s specific goals and growth stage.
Does True Search support board diversity initiatives?
Yes, True Search is a founding partner of AboveBoard, a platform dedicated to transparency and inclusion, and offers inclusive hiring services to help organizations build diverse leadership pipelines.
Which industries does True Search’s Board of Directors Practice serve?
True Search serves a broad range of industries, including artificial intelligence, healthcare, life sciences, financial services, cybersecurity, enterprise software, consumer, and energy transition, among others.
Can True Search help with board searches across different regions?
Yes, True Search’s board practice operates across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, with managing directors based in locations including New York, London, and Philadelphia.
Does True Search offer services beyond board recruitment?
Yes. Beyond retained executive search, True offers interim and fractional placement through TrueBridge, tech-enabled search through SearchEssentials, leadership coaching and assessment through True Talent Labs, and inclusive hiring solutions through AboveBoard, proprietary talent CRM through Thrive, and additional capabilities including the True AI Capability IndexSM, Forensic Referencing, and Strategic Introductions.
Do many board search clients return to True Search for additional leadership needs?
A strong majority of True Search’s board of directors clients partner with True Search again to build out additional roles on their leadership teams, reflecting the firm’s broader executive search capabilities.