Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Executive Search & Organizational Consulting Services
Ward Group has been a leader in executive search and organizational consulting for nearly three decades. Our approach combines analytical rigor with deep functional expertise, focusing on aligning candidates' credentials, cultural fit, and chemistry with client needs. We serve both private and nonprofit sectors, with a proven track record in industries ranging from healthcare to higher education. Our team-based methodology ensures comprehensive market penetration while maintaining the personalized service of a boutique firm. We prioritize long-term relationships over transactions, treating each engagement as a strategic partnership.Our consultants bring firsthand experience in marketing, communications, and leadership roles, enabling authentic connections with clients and candidates. We specialize in executive-level placements, team-building, and organizational strategy, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in every search. Our retention-focused process extends beyond hiring, supporting seamless onboarding and sustained success. With offices in Boston and New York, we serve clients nationwide. Our philosophy remains rooted in listening, integrity, and delivering measurable results that align with clients' long-term visions.
Services
Executive Search
Organizational Consulting
Executive Coaching
Leadership Development
Team Building
Diversity Recruitment
Onboarding Support
Strategic Planning
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of experience in executive search and organizational strategy.
- Our team-based approach ensures comprehensive market coverage and personalized service.
- We combine functional expertise with rigorous candidate assessment methodologies.
- Our retention-focused process extends beyond placement to ensure long-term success.
- We maintain a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in every search.
What people say
Successful placements
Client-centric approach
Industry expertise
Long-term partnerships
Cultural alignment
Services
Executive Search
We identify and place senior executives through a rigorous process combining market research, candidate assessment, and cultural alignment. Our consultants leverage deep industry knowledge to match leadership profiles with organizational needs. This service ensures clients secure executives who drive strategic growth and operational excellence.
Organizational Consulting
Our consultants analyze organizational structures and processes to enhance team performance and operational efficiency. We develop tailored strategies for leadership alignment, succession planning, and cultural transformation. This service helps clients build agile teams that adapt to evolving business challenges.
Executive Coaching
We provide personalized coaching programs to enhance executive capabilities in strategic thinking, communication, and team management. Our approach combines behavioral assessment with practical skill-building. This service accelerates leadership effectiveness and organizational impact.
People
Jim Ward
Founder and President
Jim Ward founded Ward Group with a vision to combine executive search expertise with organizational strategy. His 30-year career focuses on marketing and leadership roles, delivering transformative hires for Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits.
Steve Ward
Vice President
Steve Ward leads executive searches with expertise in healthcare and financial services. His background in marketing strategy informs candidate assessments that align with organizational culture and long-term goals.
Julie Ried
Vice President
Julie Ried specializes in leadership placements for technology and professional services firms. Her consulting approach integrates organizational development principles to build high-performing executive teams.
Questions
What industries does The Ward Group specialize in?
We serve healthcare, finance, technology, higher education, and consumer goods sectors with executive recruitment and organizational strategy.
How does your executive search process work?
Our process includes client immersion, candidate identification, rigorous assessment, and retention-focused onboarding support to ensure long-term success.
Do you offer organizational consulting services?
Yes, we provide team-building, leadership development, and cultural transformation consulting to enhance organizational effectiveness.
What makes your firm different from other recruiters?
Our functional expertise, team-based approach, and commitment to diversity deliver candidates who align with organizational culture and strategic goals.
Reviews (6)
Danny Flooks
Oct 30, 2021
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Got everything you need at a good price but could do with layout changing to have everything in a logical place.
Joan Jaggers
May 25, 2021
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Can I just say that the staff in wards Barrow deserve praise. It's rare to find great customer service and friendly attitude nowadays. The girls especially on the wallpaper department always go above and beyond. Thank you for your help and guidance it is truly appreciated.
Jacqueline Pugh
May 03, 2021
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Always get great customer service at wards, they have great product knowledge and nothing is to much trouble, we get lost with all the different products but Simon is so helpful and knowledgeable and professional, we have had to ask for his help a lot just recently as we are redecorating inside and out, Simon has been on hand on every visit helping us finding the right product even to mixing paint to suit our colour choice, we definitely will not shop anywhere else that's for sure, well done they are doing a great job, highly recommend *****
Sally Curl
Mar 01, 2021
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Sorry for the late review but Im useless on the internet. I came in a few weeks back to speak to Michelle about my house renovations but she wasnt about so a young lady called Angela dealt with me. She was marvellous.
Shes full of knowledge about styles, periods and trends. She spoke in-depth about colours, light and different papers and gave me so many ideas to be getting on with. Shes a credit to Wards and such a bright bubbly personality to boot!
Shes full of knowledge about styles, periods and trends. She spoke in-depth about colours, light and different papers and gave me so many ideas to be getting on with. Shes a credit to Wards and such a bright bubbly personality to boot!
Christine Haslam
Dec 25, 2020
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Exceptionally friendly and professional experience from start to finish. Blond lady in sales (sorry forgot to ask name) very helpful & friendly. Decorators (Graham & Mo) very hard working - & great finished job. Would advise anyone to use Wards. Thank you
Sazzle Frazzle
Dec 21, 2020
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Very disappointed with the service I received from the snooty advisor... "You do realise this wallpaper is 90 per roll" she replied whilst looking down her nose. Certainly won't be buying my wallpaper from here, I think! Not to mention the unprofessional conversation they were having about a previous customer behind the counter whilst I was looking at wallpaper samples. Such a shame, it's important to support local businesses.
