Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Executive Search Solutions in Chicago
Preston Hunter is a Chicago-based boutique executive search and recruiting firm with 30 years of experience in identifying and placing top-tier talent across diverse industries. Our expertise spans executive search, retained search, and team-building solutions for clients in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Industrial, Water Industry, Technology, and Business Services sectors. We specialize in recruiting C-level executives and mid-level management professionals, with a proven track record in industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, food processing, and water/wastewater treatment. Our team combines decades of industry-specific knowledge with a client-centric approach, ensuring we become an extension of our clients' leadership teams. We focus on quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, delivering tailored solutions that align with organizational goals.Our unique model allows clients to streamline talent acquisition through a single trusted partner, reducing time-to-hire and operational costs. With deep expertise in niche markets like ERP software, SaaS, logistics, and industrial machinery, we provide strategic value beyond traditional recruitment. Our commitment to understanding both client needs and candidate aspirations ensures long-term success for all stakeholders. We serve companies ranging from $20 million to $2 billion in revenue, with a particular emphasis on sectors requiring technical and operational excellence. Our repeat client base and industry-specific practice areas underscore our position as a leader in executive search solutions.
Services
Executive Search
Private Equity/Venture Capital
Industrial
Water Industry
Technology
Business Services
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of experience in executive search across specialized industries.
- Our team provides industry-specific expertise in water, industrial, and technology sectors.
- We build complete leadership teams, not just individual placements.
- We have a proven track record in placing executives at companies from $20M to $2B in revenue.
- Our client-centric model reduces time-to-hire and operational costs.
Services
Executive Search
Preston Hunter specializes in retained executive search services, identifying C-level executives and mid-level managers for industries including private equity, technology, and industrial sectors. Our process combines deep industry knowledge with rigorous candidate evaluation to ensure cultural and strategic fit. With 30 years of experience, we deliver leadership teams that drive organizational success.
Private Equity/Venture Capital
We provide tailored executive search solutions for middle-market private equity and venture capital firms, focusing on industrial, business consumer, and technology sectors. Our expertise includes recruiting CEOs, portfolio company leaders, and operational executives with a track record of driving growth and value creation in investment-backed organizations.
Water Industry
As a leader in water industry recruitment, we place executives and specialists in water/wastewater treatment, municipal services, and industrial applications. Our placements range from C-level roles to technical specialists, serving clients in desalination, filtration, and environmental compliance with unmatched sector-specific expertise.
Industrial
Our industrial practice covers aerospace, logistics, food processing, and heavy machinery sectors. We recruit executives and managers for companies ranging from $20M to $2B in revenue, focusing on operational excellence, supply chain leadership, and technical innovation in core industrial markets.
Technology
We deliver technology leadership recruitment for roles from CIO/CTO to specialized IT professionals. Our expertise spans software development, cybersecurity, ERP systems, and emerging technologies, serving clients in SaaS, hardware, and application software industries with precision and speed.
Questions
What industries does Preston Hunter specialize in?
We specialize in Private Equity/Venture Capital, Water Industry, Industrial, Technology, and Business Services sectors, with deep expertise in manufacturing, logistics, and technical fields.
How long has Preston Hunter been in business?
We have been a leader in executive search for 30 years, serving clients from our Chicago headquarters since 1995.
What makes Preston Hunter different from other search firms?
Our industry-specific focus, ability to build entire leadership teams, and client-centric model reduce time-to-hire while ensuring long-term placement success.
Do you work with companies of all sizes?
Yes, we serve organizations ranging from $20 million to $2 billion in revenue, tailoring our approach to each client's unique needs.
What types of roles do you fill?
We place C-level executives, mid-level managers, and specialized professionals in leadership, technical, and operational roles across our practice areas.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our rigorous evaluation process combines industry expertise with cultural and strategic fit assessment to deliver leaders who drive organizational success.