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ECA Partners Surges in Hunt Scanlon Rankings with Explosive 37% Growth, Climbing 10 Positions

SANTA MONICA, CA – April 7, 2025 – ECA Partners, a specialized project staffing and executive search firm focused on private equity and their portfolio companies, has climbed an impressive 10 positions in the prestigious Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters rankings for 2025, landing at #40 with a remarkable 38% year-over-year growth rate.

This significant achievement positions ECA Partners as the third fastest-growing firm among all Top 50 executive search companies. Notably, this growth was entirely organic, demonstrating their clients’ deep trust in their proven methodology and consistent results.

“We continue to differentiate ourselves from larger firms by being 2-3x faster to placement on C-suite and executive roles,” said Ken Kanara, CEO and President of ECA. “Our competitive edge comes from our unique combination of people, process, and technology. We hire only the very best PhDs to manage searches, and we’re the only firm that manages searches by KPIs. Additionally, we’ve built a proprietary client management system that gives our clients real-time visibility into the search process, significantly shortening the cycle and optimizing outcomes.”

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, ECA Partners has expanded its footprint with offices in six locations across the United States. The firm specializes in placing high-impact executives and consultants in critical roles including portfolio company CFOs, CEOs, M&A Leaders, Strategy Leaders, and Interim Executives.

Their recent growth stems largely from their focus on lower middle-market private equity, a segment where deal flow stayed robust throughout 2024. Having established a strong reputation in this niche, ECA has experienced growing demand for C-suite placement services from their private equity portfolio company clients.

This expansion has been further propelled by their strategic expansion of their finance practice and continued investment in their interim and consulting practice. With executive search and project-based capabilities, ECA is now able to meet an increasingly diverse range of talent needs. Concurrently, private equity’s increasing gravitation toward specialized boutique firms with demonstrable sector expertise has strategically positioned ECA within this competitive landscape.

About ECA Partners

ECA Partners is a specialized project staffing and executive search firm focused on private equity and PE portfolio companies. Using a proprietary, evidence-based approach that leverages data and technology, ECA provides clients with exceptional talent to execute their value creation plans. The firm offers executive search, interim executive placement, and on-demand consultant services, specializing in roles critical to private equity success.

For more information about ECA Partners and its services, visit www.eca-partners.com.