We've placed 480+ AI industry-related leaders, with 400 hires in data, ML, or AI.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are driving major shifts, prompting both new and established companies to innovate across their tech stacks and products. We’re excited to partner with organizations enhancing core compute and model layers, data infrastructure, and application layers, particularly in sectors like healthcare, consumer, enterprise, and energy.
While generative AI has sparked recent interest, True’s strength lies in our long-time experience with foundational technologies that cut across the AI spectrum, such as deep learning and computer vision.
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The world’s most data-centric executive search for every role in your organization.
Functional Expertise
Expert Artificial Intelligence Recruiters
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Mark Bai managing director, HEAD OF THE artificial intelligence and PRODUCT, DATA & TECHNOLOGY PRACTICEs New York
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Dan Miller managing director, head of the artificial intelligence and venture capital practices San Francisco
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Rhoda Longhenry managing director, head of the venture capital practice San Francisco
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Mike Auger partner Boston
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Abby Mitchell principal Chicago
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Stephanie Paris managing director, head of the Go-to-Market Practice San Francisco
Insights
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of AI roles does True specialize in placing?
True places data, machine learning, and AI leaders across board, C-suite, go-to-market, product, and technology functions for organizations in healthcare, consumer, enterprise software & services, energy transition & industrial, and across the core AI stack.
How does True’s AI executive search process work?
True actively builds relationships with top-tier AI talent, using data to match candidates to the right roles based on expertise and leadership style, and provides onboarding support to ensure a smooth transition and long-term success.
Does True use AI tools in its own search process?
Yes, True uses AI-powered tools and a proprietary assessment framework to source candidates and evaluate their alignment with each organization’s needs.
How does True approach candidate evaluation for AI roles?
True uses a data-centric approach called True AI Capability IndexSM, which assesses candidates on adaptability, AI fluency, and learning velocity to ensure leaders are equipped to evolve alongside rapid change in the industry.
What AI leadership qualities does True prioritize when evaluating candidates?
True focuses on adaptability, learning velocity, and the ability to integrate AI across business functions, alongside the technical grounding relevant to each role.
Can True conduct searches for both established companies and emerging AI startups?
Yes, True recruits executive talent for organizations at every stage of growth, from early-stage AI-native companies building their first leadership team to global enterprises restructuring strategy around AI.