Business Details
27 Years
experience
Retained Executive Search Services in Berkeley, CA
Founded in 1999, Pacific Firm is a boutique retained executive search firm with a strategic mindset and national reach. We specialize in identifying high-caliber talent to drive innovation across technology, retail, consumer products, and financial services industries. With over 20 years of experience, we have successfully closed thousands of positions for clients ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies. Our collaborative approach prioritizes understanding business objectives to develop tailored candidate strategies that enhance organizational growth. We maintain transparency through weekly reporting and a capped fee structure that eliminates conflicts of interest during negotiations.Recognized as a top 10 Bay Area executive search firm and among the Top 100 women-owned businesses by the San Francisco Business Times, we combine a proprietary database of 3 million contacts with targeted research to deliver a 98% fill rate. Our team-based methodology ensures clients benefit from both boutique-style service and the resources of a major search firm. We focus on proactive sourcing of passive candidates, leveraging deep industry knowledge to present leaders who align with corporate culture and strategic goals. Our commitment to responsiveness, tenacity, and technological innovation has earned trust from private equity firms, venture capital portfolios, and Fortune 500 companies alike.
Services
Executive Recruiting
Organizational Consulting
Technology Recruitment
Consumer Products Recruitment
Retail Recruitment
Financial Services Recruitment
Candidate Sourcing
Leadership Assessment
Talent Strategy
Executive Search
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We guarantee a 98% fill rate for executive searches
- Our proprietary database contains over 3 million industry contacts
- We provide weekly transparent reporting throughout the search process
- Our fees are capped to eliminate conflicts of interest
- We specialize in placing passive candidates from direct competitors
What people say
Fast and fabulous
Qualified candidates
Incredibly responsive
Excellent people
Inside scoop
Services
Executive Recruiting
We specialize in placing C-suite executives and senior leaders through proactive sourcing of passive candidates. Our process combines targeted research with a proprietary database of 3 million contacts to identify innovators who align with organizational culture. Clients receive detailed candidate assessments and comparison grids to facilitate informed decision-making.
Organizational Consulting
Our consulting services help companies define long-term talent needs and optimize organizational performance. We assess leadership strengths and weaknesses, then develop strategies to overcome growth barriers. This includes evaluating operational efficiencies and implementing best practices across departments or entire organizations.
Technology Recruitment
We place technology professionals ranging from software engineers to CTOs. Our expertise spans digital startups and Fortune 500 technology companies. We leverage 20 years of industry experience to identify candidates who drive innovation in software development, data analytics, and emerging technologies.
Consumer Products Recruitment
We source leaders for consumer goods manufacturers across personal care, apparel, food and beverage sectors. Our Silicon Valley approach identifies executives who navigate globalization challenges and implement AI-driven supply chain solutions while maintaining brand integrity.
Retail Recruitment
We place retail executives who excel in omnichannel strategy and digital transformation. Our candidates possess cross-cultural expertise and understand e-commerce integration. Clients benefit from our relationships with leaders at major retailers like Sephora and Walmart.
People
Stacie Blair
Founder and CEO
With over 25 years in retained executive search, Stacie Blair founded Pacific Firm in 1993 after leadership roles at Clancy Associates and Heidrick & Struggles. A former Air Force intelligence officer, she holds a degree in Strategic Management and has been recognized in Forbes' America's Best Recruiting Firms.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus on technology, retail, consumer products, and financial services sectors, with experience placing executives in companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 firms.
How long does your average search take?
We typically fill positions within 6-8 weeks, presenting initial candidates within two weeks through our accelerated research process.
What makes your fee structure unique?
We cap fees before projects begin to eliminate conflicts of interest, ensuring we negotiate offers solely in our clients' best interests.
Do you work with international companies?
While based in Berkeley, CA, we support clients across the U.S. and have placed executives in global organizations through our extensive network.
How do you source passive candidates?
We use targeted research, competitive intelligence, and our proprietary database of 3 million contacts to identify leaders not actively seeking new opportunities.
What consulting services do you offer?
We provide talent strategy development and organizational performance optimization, helping companies align leadership capabilities with growth objectives through comprehensive assessments.
Reviews (1)
Margaret Ricketts
Aug 29, 2017
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The Pacific Firm provides exceptional service to clients and I consider it an honor to have worked for the company. I am overly saddened I had to leave the company because my husbands work relocated. I recommend this company 100%!
