Business Details
21 Years
experience
Executive Search Services in Chicago
Founded in 2005 by a team of industry veterans, Reilly Partners is a boutique executive search firm dedicated to delivering top-tier talent and long-term results for businesses across diverse industries. Our approach combines high-touch, bespoke services with a commitment to relationships and connections that drive client success. We specialize in identifying exceptional leaders who align with organizational culture and strategic goals, ensuring placements that go beyond merely filling seats. With a focus on transparency, inclusivity, and data-driven processes, we maintain unobstructed access to talent through specialized industry expertise and deep networks of influencers.Our team prioritizes diversity and inclusion, fostering environments where diverse perspectives enhance organizational effectiveness. Over 90% of our work comes from repeat clients, reflecting our track record of completing 97% of search assignments successfully. We operate with integrity, ensuring every team member contributes to solving client challenges while supporting professional development. Our philosophy centers on creating authentic workplace cultures that mirror the global landscape, setting us apart in the executive search industry.
Services
Executive Search
Executive Assessment
Board Consulting
Private Equity Leadership
Family Business Practice
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We specialize in executive search with 18+ years of industry expertise.
- Our data-driven process ensures 97% successful search completion rates.
- We prioritize diversity, with 51% of placements representing diverse candidates.
- We maintain unobstructed access to talent through specialized industry networks.
- Over 90% of our clients return for repeat executive search engagements.
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies top-tier leaders aligned with organizational culture and strategic goals. We leverage deep industry networks and a data-driven process to ensure 97% successful placements. Clients benefit from tailored solutions that prioritize long-term fit over quick fills.
Executive Assessment
We evaluate executive candidates through rigorous assessment frameworks to determine cultural and competency alignment. Our methodology combines behavioral analysis with performance metrics, ensuring leaders who drive sustainable organizational success and strategic growth.
Board Consulting
Our board consulting service optimizes corporate governance structures and director recruitment. We specialize in identifying board members with diverse perspectives, enhancing decision-making processes and aligning governance practices with modern business demands.
Private Equity Leadership
We provide leadership solutions tailored to private equity firms, focusing on portfolio company executives. Our expertise ensures leaders who deliver operational excellence and value creation aligned with investment timelines and objectives.
Family Business Practice
This service addresses leadership transitions in family-owned businesses. We facilitate succession planning and external executive recruitment, balancing family dynamics with professional governance to ensure generational continuity and growth.
People
Robert E. Reilly Jr.
CEO and Founder
With 18+ years in executive search, Robert founded Reilly Partners to combine integrity with innovative talent solutions. He champions diversity and client-centric partnerships while leading industry-specific search strategies.
Katie Ahmed
Katie contributes to executive search initiatives, leveraging industry networks to identify leadership talent across sectors while supporting team collaboration and client success.
Kaila Bailey
Kaila specializes in executive assessment and board consulting, applying data-driven methodologies to ensure leadership alignment with organizational goals and governance standards.
Ryan M. Laughlin
Ryan focuses on private equity leadership solutions, connecting portfolio companies with executives who drive operational excellence and value creation aligned with investment strategies.
Lilly Stuart
Lilly specializes in family business succession planning, balancing family dynamics with professional governance to ensure sustainable leadership transitions and generational continuity.
Questions
What industries does Reilly Partners specialize in?
We focus on diverse industries including private equity, family businesses, and corporate governance, leveraging deep networks to identify leaders tailored to specific sector needs.
How does your executive assessment process work?
Our assessment combines behavioral analysis and performance metrics to evaluate cultural fit and competency alignment, ensuring leaders drive long-term organizational success.
What makes your board consulting service unique?
We prioritize diverse perspectives in director recruitment while aligning governance practices with modern business demands through strategic advisory frameworks.
How do you ensure diversity in placements?
We actively seek candidates from varied backgrounds, with 51% of recent placements representing diverse candidates or females through inclusive search methodologies.
What is your success rate for executive searches?
We maintain a 97% success rate in completing search assignments, with over 90% of clients returning for repeat engagements due to proven results.
Reviews (1)
Gena Bo
Oct 14, 2020
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I was very disappointed with Reilly Parnters- no follow up and very unprofessional. I would not advise using this firm for your search needs.
