Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Executive Search Services in Bethesda, MD
Since 1988, Kershner & Co & Co has established itself as a premier executive search firm specializing in financial services leadership recruitment. Our boutique firm focuses on connecting community banks, credit unions, fintech companies, and private equity organizations with top-tier executive talent. With over three decades of industry expertise, we combine deep market knowledge with a personalized approach to deliver strategic leadership solutions. Our national scope and retained search model ensure clients receive dedicated attention and access to a curated network of qualified candidates.We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest ethical standards while providing transparent communication and innovative recruitment strategies tailored to each client's unique needs. Our team's extensive experience in navigating complex regulatory environments and M&A activity positions us as trusted advisors in the financial services sector.
Services
Executive Search
Leadership Recruitment
CEO Placement
Board Member Recruitment
C-Suite Recruitment
Succession Planning
Financial Institution Staffing
Retained Search Services
Bank Executive Search
Fintech Leadership Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized experience in financial services executive search
- Proven success placing executives in regulated financial institutions
- Personalized retained search approach with principal-led engagements
- Extensive network of qualified candidates across banking sectors
- Demonstrated expertise in CEO succession planning and leadership transitions
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search services specialize in identifying qualified leaders for financial institutions. We focus on C-suite placements and board member recruitment for community banks, credit unions, and fintech companies. Our retained search model ensures dedicated attention to each client's unique requirements. With industry-specific expertise, we deliver candidates who meet both technical qualifications and cultural fit requirements.
CEO Placement
Specialized CEO placement services for financial institutions undergoing leadership transitions. We identify executives with proven track records in regulatory compliance, M&A activity, and organizational transformation. Our candidates demonstrate success in navigating complex banking environments and driving institutional growth through strategic leadership.
Board Member Recruitment
Board member recruitment focused on financial services governance needs. We source directors with deep industry knowledge and regulatory expertise. Our candidates bring experience in risk management, compliance oversight, and strategic planning to support effective corporate governance in banking institutions.
Succession Planning
Comprehensive succession planning services for financial institutions. We develop strategic leadership pipelines and identify internal/external candidates for key executive positions. Our approach ensures continuity during leadership transitions while maintaining regulatory compliance and organizational stability.
Fintech Leadership Recruitment
Specialized fintech leadership recruitment connecting innovative financial technology companies with qualified executives. We source leaders with expertise in digital transformation, financial innovation, and regulatory compliance. Our candidates drive technological advancement while maintaining traditional banking industry standards.
People
Bruce Kershner
Principal
With over 30 years of executive search experience, Bruce Kershner & Co & Co founded Kershner & Co & Co in 1988. He specializes in financial services leadership recruitment and has completed thousands of executive placements across banking sectors. His expertise includes CEO succession planning and regulatory compliance leadership.
Questions
What financial institutions do you specialize in?
We specialize in community banks, credit unions, regional banks, fintech companies, private equity portfolio firms, and non-bank financial institutions nationwide.
How long does an executive search typically take?
Our searches typically take 3-5 months from initiation to placement, depending on position complexity and candidate availability.
Do you work with publicly traded companies?
Yes, we work with both public and private financial institutions, including NASDAQ-listed commercial banks and private equity portfolio companies.
What executive positions do you place?
We place C-suite executives including CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, COOs, CROs, CCOs, CHROs, and board members across financial services sectors.
Do you offer succession planning services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive succession planning services including leadership pipeline development and CEO transition strategies for financial institutions.
