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True’s Chief Executive Officer Practice: Executive Search

True’s global CEO Practice works with companies across diverse industries and asset categories, from seed stage to Fortune 500.

We placed 160 CEOs in 2023 alone and our clients recognize the quality and number of our candidate relationships, the thoughtfulness of our talent strategy, and the efficiency of the process, rating their overall experience with us a 9.3 out of 10. 

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We are connected to 290k CEO and Board-level executives. We typically identify the successful hire in 25 days or less.

True’s data-driven insights, coupled with deep experience placing top-tier, transformation-focused CEOs, give your company a significant competitive edge.

Regardless of your company size, we can help you hire a visionary leader to challenge conventions and drive success.

by the numbers

55000+

candidate conversations within the last 24 months

75%

of placements have stayed in the role for 3+ years

We have placed more than 4,000 CEOs, presidents, and board members at the most innovative companies. Here’s a sampling.

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  • LaunchDarkly Company LogoFidelity Company LogoPowin Company Logo
  • Fanduel Company LogoFIS Company LogoRedwood Company Logo
  • MatchGroup Company LogoFlexgen Company LogoRhode Company Logo
  • ecoATM Company LogoFresh Company LogoRLDatix Company Logo
  • Clew Company LogoFTC Solar Company LogoRocket Companies Company Logo
  • HubSpot Company LogoFunko Company LogoRoo Company Logo
  • Twilio Company LogoGumgum Company LogoStrava Company Logo
  • Front Company LogoHarry's Company LogoSummer Fridays Company Logo
  • Netwrix Company LogoHero Digital Company LogoTrade Centric Company Logo
  • Strava Company LogoHubble Company Logo
  • Amore Pacific Company LogoIntelyCare Company Logo
  • Beauty Industry Group Company LogoIntrado Company Logo
  • BeMe Company LogoIrob Company Logo
  • Bloomerang Company LogoItel Company Logo
  • Branch Company LogoMilk Makeup Company Logo
  • Acquia Company LogoOne Mnet Health Company Logo
  • Bumble Company LogoOpenDorse Company Logo
  • Dieux Company LogoNetwrix Company Logo
  • ecoATM Company LogoPatientPoint Company Logo

Industry Expertise

The Team

  • Evan Grossman Executive Search Partner
    Evan Grossman managing director, head of the CEO and Board Practices New York
  • Caroline Lo Executive Search Partner
    Caroline Lo managing director, head of the CEO, Board and Financial Services Practices London
  • Tim McDonald Executive Search Partner
    Tim McDonald Founder, managing director, head of the CEO and BoarD Practices Philadelphia (HQ)
  • Todd Zangrillo Executive Search Partner
    Todd Zangrillo managing director, head of the consumer, Ceo and BoarD practices New York
  • Shella Abe Executive Search Managing Director
    Shella Abe managing director, head of the Consumer Practice New York
  • Kelli Allen Executive Search Managing Director
    Kelli Allen managing director Philadelphia (HQ)

The Future of Executive Talent