Business Details
40 Years
experience
Retained Executive Search Experts
Harvey Hohauser & Associates is a boutique, relationship-driven executive search firm with over 35 years of experience in retained executive recruiting. Founded in 1986, our firm specializes in placing strategically adaptive and culturally aligned executives, leveraging a proprietary process rooted in iterative learning and global industry insights. Our team holds prestigious designations such as Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) and maintains affiliations with international networks like IIC Partners and AESC, ensuring alignment with global best practices. We prioritize cultural integration, leadership adaptation, and consultative relationships, serving multi-generational businesses and Fortune 500 companies alike.Our commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in post-search reviews, client surveys, and partnerships with external consultants. With a focus on confidentiality and integrity, we act as an extension of clients' leadership teams, delivering tailored solutions for succession planning, continuity, and strategic growth. Our legacy of excellence is underscored by decades of repeat client engagements and a track record of placing executives who drive organizational success.
Services
Strategic Recruiting
Culture-Based Integration
Leadership Adaptation
Consultative Relationships
Continuity Planning
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of experience in executive search and cultural alignment
- Proprietary process for identifying culturally and strategically aligned leaders
- Global network through IIC Partners and AESC affiliations
- Proven success in placing executives for Fortune 500 and family-owned businesses
- Iterative learning approach refined through 500+ completed assignments
Associations and certifications
- AESC
- IIC Partners
- Family Enterprise Advisor
What people say
Perfect cultural fit
Exceptional candidates
Seamless process
Strategic guidance
Proven results
Services
Strategic Recruiting
Our strategic recruiting process identifies leaders who align with organizational culture and strategic goals. Using a proprietary methodology, we combine market expertise with deep cultural analysis to deliver executives who drive long-term success. Clients benefit from our 35+ years of experience and global network.
Culture-Based Integration
We specialize in assessing organizational culture to ensure executive placements thrive. Through interviews, facility tours, and pattern analysis, we match candidates' values with company ethos. This approach reduces turnover and enhances leadership effectiveness across family-owned and multinational enterprises.
Leadership Adaptation
Our leadership adaptation services prepare organizations for transitions through role definition, gap analysis, and onboarding support. We help clients develop continuity plans that ensure smooth leadership changes while maintaining operational stability and cultural integrity.
Consultative Relationships
Acting as trusted advisors, we provide fiduciary guidance on executive selection and organizational development. Our consultative approach combines industry expertise with empathetic communication to address complex leadership challenges and strategic growth opportunities.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, family-owned businesses, and Fortune 500 companies with global executive search needs.
How do you ensure cultural alignment?
Through comprehensive cultural assessments, facility tours, and pattern analysis to match candidates' values with organizational ethos.
What is your success rate with placements?
Our iterative process and post-search communication ensure 95%+ retention rates within the first year of placements.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, through our IIC Partners network and 500+ completed assignments across North America, Europe, and Asia.
How do you handle succession planning?
We develop continuity strategies through role definition, leadership gap analysis, and mentorship-focused executive placements.
