Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Executive Search & Leadership Advisory Services
Since 1998, J Tedesco & Associates has been a trusted partner for premier companies and talented professionals seeking transformative leadership solutions. Based in San Diego with a national presence, we specialize in retained executive search and leadership advisory services tailored to North American organizations. Our expertise spans critical sectors including life sciences, public agencies, technology, and utilities, where we address complex organizational challenges through strategic talent acquisition. We combine the resources of a large retained search firm with the personalized attention of a boutique model, ensuring clients receive partner-led execution and innovative methodologies. Our commitment to industry best practices includes leveraging leadership assessments, customized candidate checklists, and a rigorous nine-stage search process to identify high-impact executives.We serve as strategic advisors to CEOs and boards on compensation, performance evaluation, and human capital strategy while offering specialized services like interview screening, recruitment training, and re-entry workforce coaching. With a focus on positions earning $150,000+ annually, we bridge the gap in executive recruitment capabilities that other firms often miss. Our team's deep industry knowledge and extensive network enable us to deliver exceptional results for clients ranging from municipalities to Fortune 500 companies. By maintaining limited concurrent engagements, we guarantee dedicated attention to every search while upholding transparent communication throughout the process. Our proven track record demonstrates how we empower organizations to solve leadership challenges and help professionals advance their careers through strategic opportunity matching.
Services
Retained Executive Search
Leadership Assessment
Interviewing Services
Recruitment Training
CEO Advisory Services
Workforce Re-entry Coaching
Board Strategy Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We maintain a partner-led search model with limited concurrent engagements
- Our proprietary nine-stage process ensures comprehensive candidate evaluation
- We specialize in hard-to-fill executive roles earning $150,000+ annually
- We offer CEO/board advisory services and leadership assessment partnerships
- Our team combines Fortune 500 expertise with boutique-level personalization
Services
Retained Executive Search
Our retained executive search service specializes in identifying high-impact leaders for positions earning $150,000+ annually. We combine global research methods with personalized partner-led execution to deliver candidates who align with organizational culture and strategic goals. Our nine-stage process ensures comprehensive evaluation through candidate checklists, leadership assessments, and targeted outreach to passive professionals.
Leadership Assessment
We provide third-party leadership assessments through partnerships with global consulting firms. This service offers objective insights into candidates' leadership competencies, decision-making patterns, and cultural fit. The assessment process includes detailed reporting and comparative analysis to support informed hiring decisions for critical executive positions.
Interviewing Services
Our professional interviewing service evaluates candidates through structured phone, video, or in-person assessments. We provide comprehensive summaries and actionable recommendations for hiring teams, focusing on technical qualifications, leadership potential, and organizational alignment. This service operates at an hourly rate for flexible engagement.
Recruitment Training
We offer specialized training programs for in-house recruitment teams focusing on advanced sourcing techniques, effective interviewing strategies, and consultant-level mindset development. Our curriculum enhances internal capabilities through practical tools and industry best practices tailored to organizational needs.
CEO Advisory Services
Our executive advisory service supports CEOs and boards with strategic guidance on leadership development, compensation structures, and organizational strategy. Services range from single-session consultations to ongoing engagements, providing tailored insights on performance evaluation, succession planning, and human capital optimization.
People
Jonathan L. Tedesco
Managing Director
Founder of J Tedesco & Associates with 25+ years executive search experience. Recognized expert in leadership assessment and organizational development. Author of industry insights on CEO effectiveness and workforce re-entry strategies. Provides strategic direction for client engagements.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus on life sciences, public agencies, technology, utilities, and broader industrial markets, serving organizations from municipalities to Fortune 500 companies.
What executive levels do you handle?
We specialize in Senior Manager through C-level placements for large companies, and VP to C-level roles for mid-sized organizations with compensation packages starting at $150,000.
How is your search process structured?
Our nine-stage process includes strategic planning, customized job descriptions, targeted candidate research, leadership assessments, and comprehensive offer negotiation support.
Do you offer leadership development services?
Yes, we provide leadership assessments, recruitment training programs, and advisory services for CEO/board-level strategic initiatives and organizational development.
What makes your firm different?
We combine global search capabilities with personalized partner-led execution, maintaining limited concurrent engagements to ensure dedicated attention to each client's unique needs.
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