More than 500 searches, and counting…
Gray Harrison Executive Search
Connecting companies with top talent for more than 25 years.
Finding the best candidates for our clients doesn’t come with a set of instructions; it’s a practice honed through more than 500 successful placements across multiple industries, distinct corporate cultures, and highly competitive marketplaces.
Who We Are
Headquartered in Chicago, we represent clients across the United States
We build teams at all levels across organizations
We have more than 25 years of experience identifying the strongest candidates within highly competitive and shifting marketplaces
We are responsive to demanding placement timelines while retaining an uncompromising commitment to the highest standards
Our ability to assess culture fit is key to our high placement retention rates and long-standing client relationships
How We Work
“Culture fit is critical. It’s the first thing we assess when we speak with prospective candidates.”
-Jeannine Essex, President, Gray Harrison Executive Search
Our clients and candidates tell us we’re different, and we take pride in knowing it’s a testament to the unique way we approach our work.
Our work is defined by long-term partnerships. We are invested in the future of both our candidates and clients, and care intensely about their success. As such, our placements are not just transactions. With a relentless determination to find not only a technical fit, but the right fit, we place a heavy emphasis on culture and overall team dynamics while identifying and considering intangibles that aren’t always readily apparent.
Candidates appreciate that we care about their interests and goals. As we work through a search, it is clear that we’re not just trying to close a deal. Candidates also see that we really know our clients. We always offer candid insight on how a specific opportunity will benefit the candidate’s own career aspirations.
We know talent when we see it, but our work is based on more than just intuition. Our in-depth approach leverages traditional online and social media channels as well as our extensive network and proprietary database.
While each search has distinctive requirements, nuances, and specifications, our strategies and protocols, honed over 25 years and adjusted for market conditions, allow us to measure, track and consistently refine our search models to ensure high quality results, including exceptionally strong placement retention rates and long-term client relationships.