Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Executive Search Solutions
Purcell International Group is a premier retained executive search and recruitment firm with over 50 years of experience delivering high-impact leadership solutions. Founded in 1969, the company maintains a hands-on approach, combining rigorous training, client collaboration, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure successful search engagements. With a global network spanning North America, Latin America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, the firm specializes in placing executives at the officer, senior leadership, and director levels across diverse industries. Their commitment to quality is reflected in a 95% offer-to-acceptance rate and a 90% success rate in selecting candidates from initial shortlists. The firm prioritizes confidentiality, utilizing proprietary non-disclosure agreements to protect client and candidate information. Their expertise extends to identifying gender and culturally diverse talent, with over 50% of recent placements representing diverse backgrounds.Led by a team of 40 professionals, including senior partners and researchers, Purcell ensures timely and cost-effective solutions by dedicating multiple resources to each search project. Their industry-specific focus areas include supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, and C-suite roles, with a particular competency in placing leaders for Fortune 500 and private equity clients. The firms hands-on philosophy, flexible engagement models, and emphasis on innovation have solidified its reputation as a trusted partner in executive recruitment. Under the continued leadership of founder Frank Purcell, Purcell International Group remains committed to advancing organizational goals through strategic talent acquisition.
Services
Executive Search
Retained Search
Diversity Recruitment
Global Talent Acquisition
Supply Chain Leadership
C-Suite Placement
Leadership Consulting
Industry-Specific Recruitment
Confidential Searches
Succession Planning
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of experience in executive search with a 95% offer-to-acceptance rate.
- Our team dedicates three full-time recruiters to each project for faster, targeted results.
- We guarantee 90% of selected candidates come from our initial shortlists.
- Our global network spans 18+ industries, including aerospace, healthcare, and supply chain.
- We prioritize diversity, with 50%+ of recent placements representing diverse backgrounds.
What people say
Top-notch executive search partner
Never disappointed with results
Delivered exceptional diverse talent
Deep market insights and access
Cultural fit and technical excellence
Services
Executive Search
Purcell International Group specializes in retained executive search services, identifying top-tier C-suite and senior leadership talent. Our process combines global reach with industry-specific expertise to deliver candidates who align with organizational culture and strategic goals. With a 95% offer-to-acceptance rate, we ensure long-term, high-impact placements across diverse sectors.
Diversity Recruitment
Our diversity recruitment solutions prioritize gender and culturally diverse candidates without compromising quality. Over 50% of recent placements reflect diverse backgrounds, achieved through targeted sourcing strategies and a team of consultants with deep industry networks. This approach ensures clients access underrepresented talent pools while meeting leadership needs.
Global Talent Acquisition
Purcell's global talent acquisition services span North America, Latin America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. We specialize in cross-border placements for Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies, leveraging local market insights and a proprietary candidate database. Our team ensures cultural alignment and regulatory compliance in international executive searches.
Supply Chain Leadership
With 50% of searches focused on supply chain roles, Purcell is a leader in placing executives for logistics, procurement, and manufacturing roles. Our consultants have deep expertise in Industry 4.0, network design, and lean operations, serving clients in aerospace, consumer goods, and industrial sectors.
C-Suite Placement
Our C-suite placement services target officer-level roles including CEOs, CFOs, and COOs. The process involves strategic sourcing from competitor firms, rigorous competency assessments, and cultural fit evaluations. Clients benefit from a 90% success rate in selecting candidates from our initial shortlists.
People
Chris Purcell
President & Executive Managing Partner
Chris Purcell leads Purcell's global retained search practice, specializing in supply chain and C-suite placements. With 24 years of experience and a focus on organizational transformation, he has led over 120 searches in the past 18 months.
Dan Massara
Senior Vice President & Executive Managing Partner
Dan Massara specializes in food, beverage, and CPG industry executive searches. With 24 years at Purcell, he has placed leaders in roles ranging from CIO to VP Procurement, leveraging his background in journalism and logistics expertise.
Mike Davis
Senior Vice President & Executive Managing Partner
Mike Davis focuses on CPG, healthcare, and industrial manufacturing searches. With 25+ years of experience, he has placed executives in CFO, Plant Manager, and Director roles, combining industry knowledge with a hands-on recruitment approach.
Rhonda Halpern
Senior Vice President & Executive Managing Partner
Rhonda Halpern specializes in retail and 3PL industry leadership recruitment. Her 28-year career at Purcell includes placing COOs, SVPs, and VPs, informed by prior experience in distribution logistics for a paper manufacturer.
Jennifer Haugh
Vice President & Senior Managing Partner
Jennifer Haugh leads searches in retail, ecommerce, and food industries. A former educator, she focuses on supply chain planning and human resources roles, having relocated to establish Purcell's Austin, Texas office.
Questions
What industries does Purcell specialize in?
Purcell focuses on aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, retail, and supply chain sectors.
How does Purcell ensure candidate quality?
Through competency-based interviews, reference checks, and a rigorous selection process narrowing 80-100 candidates to 3-5 finalists.
What is Purcell's diversity commitment?
Over 50% of placements represent gender or cultural diversity, with tailored slates for each client.
How long do searches typically take?
Most searches complete in 30-45 days, with expedited options available for urgent needs.
Can Purcell handle global executive searches?
Yes, we conduct searches across North America, Latin America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific.
