Executive Search

Built for Fit,
Start to Finish

When the right hire is mission-critical, you need more than process—you need a partner. Our executive search brings clarity, conviction, and care to every step, helping you place the kind of leader who will move your organization forward.

Why Matchstick

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Every search is important,
but Executive Search is different.

The stakes are high—and so are our standards. When the right leader can shift the trajectory of your entire organization, hiring isn’t about speed—it’s about precision. 

Our Executive Search process is designed for key leadership roles where culture, vision, and performance all intersect. Each engagement receives strategic consultation, tailored assessments, and a robust team of experienced recruiting professionals.

  • White-Glove Discovery

    Intensive organizational assessment + stakeholder sessions.

  • Proprietary Tools

    Custom scorecards and leadership-fit evaluations built for each search.

  • Exclusive Network

    Access to a handpicked pool of leaders, many not actively seeking roles.

  • Robust Team Support

    Senior partners stay fully engaged from kickoff to close, supported by a back-office engine that powers research, scheduling, and seamless candidate management

  • Seamless Integration

    Intensive organizational assessment + stakeholder sessions.
engagement tiers

How can we right-size a solution for you?

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    Discovery & Strategy
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    • Organizational and leadership assessment
    • Custom hiring map + role definition
    • Listening sessions with key stakeholders
    • Culture + team dynamics intake

  • 02

    Search & Evaluation
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    • Access to proprietary talent network
    • Custom scorecards and evaluations
    • Structured, data-backed interview process
    • Continuous calibration with hiring team

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    Placement & Onboarding
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    • Hands-on support through final selection
    • In-person or virtual candidate launch
    • Onboarding tools and integration support
    • Follow-through to ensure long-term fit

The Matchstick Difference

Executive Search That’s As Selective As You Are

  • We Choose Carefully

    We partner with a limited number of clients at any time to give each search deep focus.

  • Beyond the Resume

    Our custom assessments uncover leadership capacity, relational style, and long-term alignment.

  • Strategic Counsel

    We’re not just search partners—we’re advisors in defining the role and its future.

  • Quiet Discretion

    We operate with confidentiality and respect, knowing how sensitive leadership transitions can be.

Exclusive Launch Experience

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We Don’t Just Launch Searches—We Set the Stage for Success

Our in-person or hybrid launch experience is where your leadership search shifts from theoretical to actionable. This isn’t a box-checking meeting—it’s a day of strategy, alignment, and clarity.

Includes

  • Executive/Board Listening Sessions

    to surface critical priorities and culture markers.

  • Role Definition & Scorecard Finalization

    with real-time feedback loops.

  • Market + Compensation Insights

    so you enter the market with a competitive edge.

  • Relationship Time

    Whether over lunch or in a strategy workshop, we create space to build trust before the search goes public.

  • Optional

    Board session + onboarding resources
Travel is built into pricing. You’ll know us—and we’ll know you—before we ever post a job.

Let’s Find Your Next Leader

If you’re ready for a search that goes deeper–one that’s as rigorous, thoughtful, and ambitious as your organization’s future–let’s begin.

Start Your Executive Search

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