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Technology | Product | Marketing | Operations | UX
- Retained Executive Search
- C-level, VP, Director
Why we do what we do
Distinguished Search launched February 2020.
Now, more than ever, there is an opportunity to change recruiting.
Think of us when...
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You need a search partner invested in getting your role filled quickly and with the right fit.
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You are looking for a search partner who really “gets you” and will be there alongside your journey, playing a key part of your growth.
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You're navigating leadership changes and need a search partner who understands the sensitivities.
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You want a diverse candidate slate representing cutting-edge talent.
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Your critical role has been open for over a month, and you need a candidate who will drive results immediately
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You could benefit from a sounding board through every step of a search, from determining the target candidate profile to the interview process itself.
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You want to attract candidates who will get you farther ahead than where you are today.
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You want to have a world class interview experience for both colleagues and candidates.
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You have a great culture or story, but it may be unknown to the candidates you’re targeting.
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You desire market feedback and outside-the-box talent sourcing advice.
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You want the best executive search experience, period.
Positions we fill
Technology
CTO
CIO
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure
Cloud
SaaS / Platform
CISO
Security
Data
Chief Data Officer
Chief Data & Analytics Officer
Data Engineering
Architecture
Machine Learning
Data Science
Artificial Intelligence
Product
Chief Product Officer
Business Head / P&L Roles
Product Management
Product Development
General Management
Operations
Head of Operations
BizOps (Business Operations)
Since launching, our engagements have been:
What is firepower? It’s when you need help at some point of the recruitment process:
- Partner with TA on existing roles to create diverse slates
- Partner with hiring manager after a shortlist has been identified to chat with existing candidates and/or quickly cover the market to ensure they’re making the right hire
- Confidentially research the market to help a company determine succession or potential leadership changes
Special Project: Built a digital advisory board for a Fortune 125 company.
Distinguished Search was inspired by the Distinguished Engineers of tech companies.
Meet The Team
Media Center
Find the latest Distinguished Search featured articles, podcasts and interviews.
Career Sessions, Career Lessons with J.R. Lowry
October 16, 2023 - Demystifying Executive Search with Somer Hackley.
S3 Ep 1 - Demystifying Executive Search with Somer Hackley.
The Resilient Recruiter Podcast with Mark Whitby
Ep 139 - How to Grow a Wildly Successful Executive Search Practice, with Somer Hackley. We talk about “doing BD by not doing BD.”
The Career PROgressions Podcast with Mark Allred
On this episode Somer Hackley is joining Mark to talk about some answers about working with recruiters and a job search in general that might be hiding right in front of us. She’s going to share some of the wisdom in her new book Search in Plain Sight.
Ep 165 - How to be Influential on Video
Capital One's Digital Diaspora: How One Bank Became A Wellspring Of CIO Talent For Many Companies
The Enterprisers Project
IT hiring: 5 truths about executive search firms
The Rise of Women-Owned Businesses in the United States