Confidentiality
Executive searches often need complete discretion.
Industries / Office & Executive
Executive Leadership recruiting
Confidential searches for the leaders who set direction.
Retained and confidential executive search for directors, vice presidents, general managers and C-suite leaders across every industry.
Hiring challenges we solve
What makes executive leadership hiring hard
Passive candidates
The best leaders aren't looking — they need to be approached.
High stakes
A senior mis-hire affects the whole organization.
Roles we fill
From entry level to leadership
Operations
Directors of operationsGeneral managersVPs of operationsCOOs
Functional
VPs of salesCFOsCHROsCTOs
Enterprise
PresidentsCEOsBoard advisorsDivision heads
Our approach
How we recruit for Executive Leadership
01
Calibrate
A kickoff call to define must-haves, pay bands and leadership, culture and confidentiality requirements.
02
Source
Our specialist network plus modern sourcing tools build a wide qualified pool fast.
03
Vet personally
Every candidate is interviewed and verified by a Helix recruiter before you see them.
04
Place & follow up
We coordinate interviews and offers, then check in at 30, 60 and 90 days.
Client stories
How we've helped executive leadership employers
Family-owned manufacturer
The challenge
Confidential search for a new operations leader.
The result
Discreetly approached passive candidates and placed a VP of operations.
Private equity-backed company
The challenge
Needed a finance leader after an acquisition.
The result
Ran a focused search and placed a CFO aligned with the growth plan.
Client names withheld for confidentiality.
Ways to work with us
Engagement types
- Executive search
- Confidential search
- Direct hire
- Leadership assessment
FAQ
Common questions
Does Helix handle confidential executive searches?
Yes. Executive searches are run discreetly by a senior recruiter from start to finish.
Do you recruit passive candidates?
Yes. Most executive placements come from direct outreach to leaders who aren't actively looking.
Which industries do you run executive searches in?
All of the industries we serve, from industrial operations to life sciences and finance.