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Technology | Engineering | Product | Marketing | Operations
- Retained Executive Search
- C-level, VP, Director
Why we do what we do
Distinguished Search launched February 2020.
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Now, more than ever, there is an opportunity to change recruiting.
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Think of us when...
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I'm known for partnering with CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, COOs, CPOs, or TA leaders looking to hire C, VP, or Director level talent. These companies are tech-driven and going through transformation. Typically they are household names, yet people don't truly know their story or everything that makes them great. Other times they're unknown startups and need their story shouted from rooftops. That’s what I bring to life.
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Clients come to me when they need to hire a technology executive, because I understand the nuances of tech recruiting and it’s what I love. Then they come back to me for other roles. I have a go-to playbook for recruiting that works across functions.
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People work with me when they want to work directly with the recruiter who’s doing the work. I’m fast, am a good sounding board, and say it how it is.
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
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Special Project: Built a digital advisory board for a Fortune 125 company.
Why people choose us
Distinguished Search was inspired by the Distinguished Engineers of tech companies.
Meet The Team
Lauren Cooney
Director of Operations
Media Center
Find the latest Distinguished Search featured articles, podcasts and interviews.​
July 31, 2024 - The Power of Empathy and Relationships in Launching an Executive Search Firm with Somer Hackley
The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper
July 2, 2024 - In this podcast, Somer provides valuable insights into navigating the often confusing process of executive search and job hunting.
Career Briefs LinkedIn Edition with Sarah Johnston
June 18, 2024 - In this Career Conversation, we will discuss the best way to contact a recruiter, the dos and don’ts of working with a recruiter, how recruiters are compensated, and who recruiters work for.
Career Sessions, Career Lessons with J.R. Lowry
October 16, 2023 - Demystifying Executive Search with Somer Hackley.
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S3 Ep 1 - Demystifying Executive Search with Somer Hackley.
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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.”
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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.
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Ep 165 - How to be Influential on Video
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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
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The Rise of Women-Owned Businesses in the United States
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CONTACT US
5701 W Slaughter Ln A-130-225
Austin, TX 78749
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Tel: 512.715.4250 | somer@distinguishedsearch.com