Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Executive Search & Leadership Advisory Services
Allen Austin is a global management consulting firm dedicated to transforming executive search and leadership advisory through innovative, evidence-based methodologies. With over 27 years of experience, we specialize in retained executive search, leadership advisory, and interim leadership consulting, prioritizing long-term client relationships and organizational performance. Our proprietary Foresight process ensures precise leadership alignment, while our Total Performance Leadership (TPL) framework helps clients build high-performance cultures that drive sustainable success.Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we serve clients across North America, Europe, and beyond, working closely with boards, CEOs, and CHROs to address complex leadership challenges. Our commitment to purpose-driven consulting has earned us a reputation as a trusted advisor to industry leaders, with a 92% two-year retention rate and a focus on delivering measurable outcomes. We reject cookie-cutter solutions, instead crafting customized strategies that enhance client effectiveness and foster lasting organizational impact.
Services
Executive Search
Leadership Advisory
Board Services
Organizational Health Index
Interim Leadership
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We have over 27 years of experience in executive search and leadership advisory.
- Our proprietary Foresight process ensures precise leadership alignment and retention.
- We offer 92% two-year candidate retention and 97% offer acceptance rates.
- Our consultants execute fewer engagements to ensure personalized, high-impact service.
- We provide real-time transparency through a client portal for all search activities.
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Exceptional service
Instrumental in success
Personalized approach
Measurable results
Services
Executive Search
Allen Austin's executive search service identifies top-tier leaders through a rigorous, customized process. We focus on cultural alignment and long-term performance, using proprietary methodologies to ensure candidates meet organizational needs. Our consultants maintain direct engagement with clients throughout the search lifecycle.
Leadership Advisory
Our leadership advisory solutions help organizations develop high-performance teams through coaching and cultural transformation. Services include strategic planning, leadership workshops, and performance frameworks tailored to client-specific challenges and industry demands.
Board Services
Board services encompass director recruitment, governance assessments, and strategic alignment initiatives. We help boards enhance decision-making processes and align leadership with organizational objectives through evidence-based advisory practices.
Interim Leadership
Interim leadership solutions provide experienced executives for short-term roles during transitions. Our consultants deliver immediate impact while maintaining organizational stability and continuity of operations during leadership gaps.
Organizational Health Index
The Organizational Health Index evaluates cultural strengths and weaknesses through data-driven analysis. This diagnostic tool helps organizations identify barriers to performance and implement targeted improvements for sustainable growth.
People
Rob Andrews
Founder & CEO
Rob Andrews founded Allen Austin in 1996 after developing the proprietary Foresight process. With over 30 years of leadership consulting experience, he pioneered Total Performance Leadership to transform organizational effectiveness through purpose-driven strategies.
Edie Bartlett
Senior Partner
Edie Bartlett brings decades of executive search expertise to Allen Austin, specializing in leadership transitions across global markets. Her client-centric approach focuses on aligning executive capabilities with organizational performance goals through strategic advisory services.
Liz Townsend
Senior Partner
Liz Townsend leads leadership advisory initiatives at Allen Austin, combining executive coaching with organizational strategy. Her work emphasizes cultural transformation and performance optimization through evidence-based methodologies developed over 25+ years in consulting.
Gary Skarke
Partner
Gary Skarke specializes in retained executive search for C-suite roles across industries. With extensive experience in global leadership placements, he focuses on delivering candidates who drive long-term organizational success through strategic alignment and cultural fit.
Pat Carlucci
Partner
Pat Carlucci provides leadership advisory services emphasizing board effectiveness and executive development. His expertise in organizational performance helps clients implement sustainable strategies for growth and operational excellence through purpose-driven leadership practices.
Questions
What industries does Allen Austin serve?
We specialize in consumer products, energy, financial services, industrial, and nonprofit sectors.
What is Allen Austin's leadership advisory approach?
Our Total Performance Leadership framework aligns culture, leadership, and financial outcomes for sustainable growth.
How does Allen Austin ensure candidate retention?
Our proprietary Foresight process focuses on long-term fit through evidence-based assessment and cultural alignment.
Do you offer interim leadership solutions?
Yes, we provide fractional and project-based leadership consulting to address urgent organizational needs.
What differentiates Allen Austin from other search firms?
We combine retained search with strategic advisory, prioritizing client partnerships over transactional placements.
Can you assist with global leadership challenges?
Our consultants operate across North America, Europe, and international markets to solve complex leadership issues.
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Reviews (1)
John Walsh
Jun 26, 2021
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Allen Austin provided very professional Executive Search services and, importantly did so with strong attentive to detail and the specialized needs of our company.
