Business Details
Your Partner in Executive Search & Leadership Development
For over four decades, Cornerstone has specialized in delivering executive search and leadership development solutions that maximize our clients' return on human capital investment. Our retained search model prioritizes precision hiring for critical roles, backed by a 12-month industry-leading guarantee. Through our affiliation with Cornerstone International Group, we combine local expertise with global reach across 40 countries and 60 offices. Our client-centric approach integrates core values of service, integrity, and stewardship, ensuring alignment between organizational culture and executive capabilities.With a proven track record in placing leaders across manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and private equity sectors, we maintain a 96% net promoter score through personalized service and measurable outcomes. Our leadership development programs feature ICF-certified coaches, onboard transition support, and proprietary tools designed to enhance executive effectiveness and retention. By maintaining a consultant-to-participant ratio 70% lower than industry standards, we deliver tailored solutions that address both immediate hiring needs and long-term organizational growth strategies.
Services
Executive Search
Leadership Development
Career Transition
Onboard Coaching
Executive Coaching
Career Navigation
Outplacement Services
Retention Strategies
Succession Planning
360 Assessments
Highlights and features
- We maintain a 12-month guarantee on all executive placements
- Our global network spans 40 countries through Cornerstone International Group
- Team includes ICF Certified Coaches for leadership development programs
- 96% net promoter score from satisfied client organizations
- Consultant-to-participant ratio 70% better than industry average
Associations and certifications
- ICF (International Coach Federation)
What people say
Fantastic experience
Seamless process
Phenomenal job
Excellent candidates
Smooth transition
Services
Executive Search
Our retained executive search service identifies top-tier leadership candidates through global networks and proprietary screening processes. We focus on cultural alignment and technical qualifications for critical roles across multiple industries. With a 96% client satisfaction rate, our process includes comprehensive candidate assessment and post-placement support to ensure long-term success.
Leadership Development
Customized leadership development programs enhance executive effectiveness through ICF-certified coaching and evidence-based assessment tools. Our services include 360-degree feedback, emotional intelligence development, and strategic leadership planning to improve organizational performance and retention rates across all management levels.
Career Transition
Global career transition support helps organizations manage workforce changes with dignity and efficiency. Our services include personalized coaching, resume development, and job search strategies that achieve 80% placement rates at equal or greater compensation levels within 2.73 months on average.
Onboard Coaching
Post-hire coaching programs reduce executive failure rates through structured 100-day transition plans and regular progress reviews. Our proprietary tools and monthly check-ins ensure new leaders achieve productivity milestones and cultural integration within their first year of employment.
Talent Retention
Proactive retention strategies combine leadership effectiveness training with employee engagement initiatives. Our programs address organizational fit factors and develop internal succession pipelines to reduce turnover costs and maintain business continuity across key functions.
People
Dan Heiman
President
Dan Heiman leads Cornerstone's executive search and leadership development initiatives, overseeing client relationships and service delivery. With decades of industry experience, he ensures all engagements maintain the firm's commitment to integrity, personalized service, and measurable business outcomes for clients.
Questions
What executive search services do you offer?
We provide retained executive search services for critical leadership roles, including CEO, CFO, and operational leadership positions across multiple industries through our global network.
How do your leadership development programs work?
Our programs combine ICF-certified coaching, 360-degree assessments, and customized development plans to enhance leadership effectiveness and organizational retention.
Do you offer career transition support?
Yes, we provide global outplacement services with personalized coaching, resume development, and job search strategies achieving 80% placement rates within 2.73 months.
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, private equity, agriculture, and nonprofit sectors with specialized executive recruitment and development expertise.
Do you guarantee your placements?
Yes, we offer a 12-month industry-leading guarantee on all executive placements to ensure long-term success for both organizations and leaders.
How do you ensure cultural fit?
Our comprehensive assessment process evaluates technical qualifications alongside organizational alignment, using proprietary tools and extensive candidate interviews to ensure successful integration.
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