Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Executive Search Solutions
Founded in 2009, Spectrum Search Partners is a retained executive search firm specializing in private equity and portfolio company leadership recruitment. Our team leverages over 85 years of combined industry experience to deliver high-impact executives for C-suite and functional leadership roles. We utilize a proprietary Spectrum Scorecard methodology to evaluate candidates, achieving a 99% fill rate across 480+ placements. Our client-centric approach emphasizes trust, transparency, and long-term partnerships, serving private equity firms and their portfolio companies nationwide.With expertise in six core verticals and a focus on dynamic industries, we prioritize understanding client needs to deliver tailored solutions. Our success stems from persuading top-tier talent to engage with private equity-backed organizations, ensuring alignment with each client's strategic goals. Headquartered in Denver, we operate across the U.S. and Canada, maintaining a reputation for excellence in executive recruitment. Our commitment to continuous improvement and client satisfaction has earned us enduring relationships with industry leaders.
Services
CEO Executive Search
CFO Recruitment
Functional Leadership Placement
Private Equity Portfolio Hiring
Executive Management Team Building
Technology Sector Recruitment
Healthcare Leadership Search
Industrial Manufacturing Placement
Consumer/Food Industry Hiring
Distribution & Transportation Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We guarantee 99% fill rate for executive search assignments
- Our proprietary Spectrum Scorecard evaluates candidates objectively
- We leverage 85+ combined years of executive search experience
- We serve clients nationwide with industry-specific expertise
- Our team specializes in private equity-backed leadership placements
Services
CEO Executive Search
Specialized recruitment for chief executive officers in private equity-backed organizations. Our proprietary Spectrum Scorecard methodology identifies executives with proven track records in driving growth and operational excellence. We focus on candidates who thrive in dynamic portfolio company environments, ensuring alignment with investment theses and strategic objectives.
CFO Recruitment
Targeted placement of chief financial officers with expertise in private equity environments. We identify candidates skilled in capital optimization, financial strategy, and value creation. Our process ensures candidates possess the analytical capabilities and operational experience required for portfolio company success.
Functional Leadership Placement
Recruitment of senior functional leaders in accounting, IT, marketing, and operations. We source professionals with proven expertise in scaling organizations and implementing growth strategies. Our candidates demonstrate success in high-pressure private equity environments with measurable business impact.
Private Equity Portfolio Hiring
Comprehensive leadership solutions for private equity portfolio companies. We specialize in placing executives who excel in transitional growth phases, with expertise across six core industry verticals. Our approach ensures seamless integration with ownership objectives and operational requirements.
Executive Management Team Building
Strategic assembly of executive leadership teams for private equity-backed organizations. We identify complementary skill sets that drive operational excellence and revenue growth. Our candidates demonstrate experience in executing investment theses and preparing companies for successful exits.
People
Tom Shahnazarian
Chairman & Founding Partner
Co-founded Spectrum in 2009 with 15 years in human capital. Previously held executive roles at DHR International and Tri Worth Solutions. Expertise in business development and search assignments for private equity clients. Graduate of Bucknell University and University of Connecticut MBA program.
Kevin Hahn
Chief Executive Officer
Co-founder with 22+ years executive search experience. Leads CEO Search Practice and senior-level assignments. Previously managing director at DHR International. Recognized four times as Colorado's top executive search firm. University of Colorado graduate with extensive private equity expertise.
Jay Lane
President & Managing Partner
Established Spectrum's recruiting function in 2009. Specializes in information technology, SaaS, and e-commerce sectors. Previously worked at DHR International and Tri-Worth Solutions. Graduate of Western New England University with expertise in retained executive search since 2005.
Heather Wiester
Vice President of Recruiting
20-year executive search veteran with Spectrum since 2009. Specializes in private equity candidate identification and C-level searches. Previously worked at DHR International and Career Forum. University of Memphis graduate with expertise in six core industry verticals.
Danielle Sender
Client Partner
Executes executive search initiatives in business services, healthcare, and technology sectors. Former Senior Associate at Accelent Inc. with cybersecurity and financial services expertise. NYU graduate with background in human resources at Bridgewater Associates and One Zero Capital.
Questions
What industries does Spectrum Search Partners specialize in?
We focus on six core verticals: Technology, Distribution & Transportation, Consumer/Food, Industrial Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Business & Financial Services with additional capabilities across emerging sectors.
How does Spectrum evaluate executive candidates?
We use our proprietary Spectrum Scorecard methodology to objectively assess candidates against specific client requirements, measuring leadership capabilities, industry expertise, and cultural fit for private equity environments.
What is Spectrum's success rate for placements?
We maintain a 99% fill rate across 480+ private equity portfolio company placements since our founding in 2009, reflecting our effective candidate persuasion and evaluation processes.
Do you work with private equity firms outside the US?
While headquartered in Denver, we serve clients throughout the United States and Canada, providing executive search solutions for North American private equity markets.
How does Spectrum ensure candidate quality?
Our rigorous process combines sophisticated research strategies, targeted outreach to employed professionals, and comprehensive interviews to identify top-tier executives who thrive in private equity environments.
