Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Executive Search & Leadership Consulting in San Francisco
Hager Executive Search has been at the forefront of executive talent solutions since 2005, combining cutting-edge AI technology with human expertise to deliver strategic leadership placements. Our firm specializes in retained executive search, leadership consulting, and executive solutions for organizations ranging from emerging startups to Fortune 50 companies. We prioritize strategic advisory first to ensure alignment between organizational needs and leadership capabilities, leveraging 4-5x more effective passive talent sourcing than traditional methods.Recognized by Forbes as one of America's top 150 Executive Search Firms for three consecutive years, we provide partner-led engagements that deliver speed and sophistication typically associated with Big 5 firms but optimized for growth companies scaling $10M to $500M. Our consultative approach emphasizes cultural fit assessment, employer value proposition development, and cross-industry expertise to architect leadership teams that drive sustainable competitive advantage.
Services
Executive Search
Leadership Consulting
Executive Solutions
Diversity & Strategic Leadership
AI-Enhanced Search
Employer Value Proposition Design
Board of Directors Search
Fractional Leadership
Interim Leadership
Succession Planning
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We combine AI technology with 20+ years of executive search expertise
- Our strategic advisory approach prevents costly mis-hires through upfront problem diagnosis
- 4-5x more effective passive talent sourcing than traditional recruitment methods
- Partner-led engagements ensure executive-level decision making throughout the process
- Specialized in serving growth companies scaling $10M to $500M with boutique agility
What people say
Thoroughly researched candidates
Trusted partner
Most talented executives
Executive firepower
Sustainable competitive advantage
Services
Executive Search
Our retained executive search service identifies top-tier leadership talent through AI-enhanced candidate sourcing combined with human expertise. We specialize in placing C-suite executives, revenue drivers, and strategic leaders who align with organizational culture and strategic objectives. Our process ensures faster placements while maintaining rigorous assessment of leadership capability and cultural fit.
Leadership Consulting
We provide strategic leadership consulting to help organizations architect diverse leadership teams that drive transformation. Our services include organizational analysis, succession planning, and leadership ecosystem development to ensure long-term competitive advantage through effective talent strategy and cultural alignment.
Executive Leadership Solutions
Our executive leadership solutions address immediate leadership challenges through fractional executives, interim leadership, and board search services. We deliver targeted human solutions that solve organizational problems while building sustainable leadership capability for long-term growth and strategic execution.
Diversity & Strategic Leadership
We help organizations build diverse leadership teams that drive innovation and business performance. Our services include strategic leadership assessment, organizational DNA analysis, and talent ecosystem development to create inclusive leadership teams that reflect market diversity and inspire workforce engagement.
AI-Enhanced Search
Our AI-enhanced executive search combines cutting-edge technology with deep market intelligence to identify executive talent aligned with strategic vision. This data-driven approach accelerates the search process while maintaining human expertise in evaluating leadership presence, cultural fit, and strategic thinking for optimal placements.
People
Rebecca Hager
Co-Founder
With over 20 years of executive search experience, Rebecca Hager co-founded Hager Executive Search in 2005 to combine strategic consulting with executive talent solutions. She leads search engagements with Fortune 50 clients while pioneering innovative approaches to leadership team building.
Greg Lamboy
Co-Founder
Greg Lamboy brings extensive executive search expertise to Hager Executive Search, focusing on strategic leadership solutions for growth companies. As co-founder, he has developed the firm's consultative methodology that emphasizes upfront problem diagnosis before candidate sourcing.
Questions
How does your AI-enhanced executive search work?
We combine advanced AI technology with human expertise to identify passive candidates 4-5x more effectively than traditional methods, ensuring cultural fit and leadership capability through partner-led evaluations.
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve organizations from emerging startups to Fortune 50 companies across technology, digital marketing, professional services, and growth sectors requiring strategic leadership solutions.
Do you work with both nonprofit and for-profit organizations?
Yes, we provide executive search and leadership consulting services for both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, specializing in creating diverse leadership teams that drive innovation and business performance.
What makes your leadership consulting different?
Our strategic advisory approach begins with organizational analysis to diagnose leadership challenges before sourcing candidates, ensuring solutions that drive immediate impact and long-term capability building.
How do you ensure cultural fit in placements?
We conduct comprehensive cultural integration assessments and use our 'culture add' methodology to identify leaders who complement values while bringing fresh perspectives that drive innovation.
Can you help with interim leadership needs?
Yes, we provide interim leadership solutions for unexpected departures, planned transitions, or crisis management, delivering experienced executives who maintain organizational stability during transitions.
