Job Placement · Executive · Chief Operating Officer
COOs who can scale operations are a small, heavily networked pool. We place permanent chief operating officer candidates in 23-35 days at roughly 50% less than contingency firms, with a 45-day replacement guarantee.
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Why This Role Is Hard To Fill
COOs who can scale operations are a small, heavily networked pool. That is why a posting-and-waiting search rarely fills a chief operating officer seat with the right person. Our recruiters source passive chief operating officer candidates directly, screen them against your specific criteria, and deliver a shortlist of 3 to 5 people, not a stack of resumes.
The Math on Waiting
An empty C-suite seat rarely stays quiet. Organizations fill the gap with external consultants ($200-$400/hour), fractional executives, or board member time - all of which cost more than the role itself. Beyond the direct cost, strategic decisions get delayed, teams lose direction, and competitors gain ground. The longer the vacancy, the more expensive the outcome.
The Talent Window
Senior executives are never on job boards. A CEO or VP who is open to a new opportunity is having private conversations, not submitting applications. Our sourcing approach is built around confidential outreach - proactively identifying and approaching passive candidates who would never surface through a posting.
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