Executive Search & Strategic Talent Advisory Designed for Growth
We help private equity portfolio companies and middle-market manufacturers hire executives and scale teams to drive business transformation and growth.
Simon Search Partners operates at the intersection of traditional executive search and agile talent strategy. We offer two outcome-driven models: retained search for executive leadership, and a subscription-based advisory model designed for individual contributor team builds.
Who we serve
PE Operating Partners
The Challenge: Need executives who can deliver on rapid portfolio company turnarounds without long learning curves.
How we help: We vet candidates for proven track records in similar environments. The leaders you hire start contributing quickly.
CEOs & Founders
The Challenge: Scaling engineering or operational teams without paying per-hire placement fees.
How we help: Our subscription model delivers a steady pipeline of ready-to-hire talent at a predictable cost.
HR & Talent Executives
The Challenge: Hiring well is key to growth, and it takes more time than most HR and talent teams have.
How we help: Reclaim your time so you can focus on strategic HR. We deliver pre-vetted, interview-ready candidates.
What you get with Simon Search Partners
Time Back for Your Team
Hiring well is key to growth, and it takes a lot of time. You work directly with the founder from intake to offer, with no hand-offs, and we handle the heavy lifting. Your team gets its time back to focus on strategic work.
Knowledge of Complex Industries
We specialize in advanced materials, manufacturing, and technology. Speaking your industry’s language helps us quickly evaluate technical ability and engage passive candidates that ignore generic agency outreach.
Protect Your Market Reputation
Every candidate receives a high-touch experience regardless of outcome, resulting in higher offer-acceptance rates, which helps you build your employer brand.
Dual-Filter Assessment
We equally weigh technical capability and leadership adaptability, preventing costly mis-hires who look great on paper but fail under pressure.
Proven results
25+
placements at an advanced materials company since 2023
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Maria from both sides of the table, as a candidate myself and later as a hiring manager and that has given me a unique appreciation for how exceptional she is at what she does.
Maria goes far beyond simply matching a résumé to a position. She takes the time to truly understand the person, the role, the team, and what will make the partnership successful long term.
She is incredibly thorough, communicates consistently, sets clear expectations, and makes sure everyone is well prepared throughout the process. What stands out most to me is how much she genuinely cares about getting the fit right for both sides.
You never feel like you are simply part of a transaction; you feel like you have a trusted partner who is invested in the outcome. I would absolutely work with Maria again, whether I were searching for the right next opportunity for myself or looking for exceptional talent to join my team. She is the kind of recruiting partner you want in your corner.”
— Romina Myrtaj-Nicieza, Sales Director Americas at Advanced Materials Company
80+
candidates placed across SVP, VP, Director and individual contributor roles