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True’s Enterprise Software & Services Practice: Executive Search

Grow your business with True’s Enterprise Software & Services Practice, the most connected executive talent experts in the space. True partners with B2B companies at every turn—from start-up funding to their public listing and beyond.

We are proud that our Enterprise Software & Services clients rate our speed, candidate quality, counsel and overall experience an industry-best 9.2 out of 10.

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More than 1.7M executives make up our global talent network. We typically identify the successful hire in 32 days or less.

B2B SaaS companies span the verticals that influence how we communicate at work, manage data and recruit talent. Whether you are professionalizing sales, hiring a CFO for a public offering, or navigating a CEO transition after a private equity deal, True has the tools and expertise to build top-tier leadership teams.

By the Numbers

4300+

closed enterprise software & services searches since 2019

1200+

repeat clients within our enterprise software & services practice

Expert Enterprise Software & Services Recruiters

  • Pat Haggerty, Executive Search, Managing Director, Founder.
    Pat Haggerty Founder, managing director, head of the ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE & SERVICES and Go-to-Market Practices Philadelphia (HQ)
  • David Winch, Executive Search, Managing Director.
    David Winch managing director, head of the ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE & SERVICES and go-to-market Practices London
  • Matt Engel, Executive Search, Managing Director.
    Matt Engel managing director Boston
  • Michael Greene, Executive Search, Managing Director.
    Michael Greene managing director, head of the Product, Data & Technology Practice Boston
  • Evan Grossman, Executive Search, Managing Director.
    Evan Grossman managing director, head of the CEO and Board Practices New York
  • Rhoda Longhenry, Executive Search, Managing Director.
    Rhoda Longhenry managing director, head of the venture capital practice San Francisco
Frequently Asked Questions

What types of companies does True’s Enterprise Software & Services practice work with?

True partners with B2B SaaS companies across a wide range of verticals, including those backed by venture capital and private equity, as well as companies preparing for or navigating public offerings.

What kinds of leadership transitions does True support in enterprise software?

True has experience supporting a broad range of transitions, including CEO successions, private equity deals, public offerings, and efforts to professionalize go-to-market functions.

What executive roles does True recruit for in the enterprise software sector?

True places leaders across functions including CEO, CFO, Board of Directors, Go-to-Market, Product, Data & Technology, People, Talent & Legal, Finance, and Chief Information Security Officer, among others.

How does True evaluate candidates for enterprise software leadership roles?

True uses the True AI Capability IndexSM to assess candidates on adaptability, learning velocity, and AI fluency, prioritizing transferable skills over static credentials.

Does True work with both early-stage and established enterprise software companies?

Yes, True serves organizations across stages, from venture-backed startups to large public companies, with deep relationships across top-tier growth, venture capital, and private equity firms.

How can I get in touch with True’s Enterprise Software & Services team?

You can connect with True’s team directly through their website’s hiring form or by reaching out to one of the managing directors who leads the Enterprise Software & Services Practice.

Does True offer services beyond executive search?

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.

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