Noto Group

About Us

Consumer brands turn to us when they need a trusted partner to recruit, select, and prepare exceptional leaders for key positions, often in response to rapid growth, a new initiative, a turnaround, or a change in strategy. Our tailored executive search focuses on C-suite, VP and Director roles. 

While we began in the athletic and outdoor industry, we have since built a 15-year track record across the following consumer sectors: sporting goods, apparel, footwear, CPG, food, beverage, fashion, lifestyle, beauty, personal care, travel, and hospitality.

We serve clients with leadership needs throughout North America and Europe, operating from offices in Portland, Seattle, New York, Nashville, and London. We offer the high-touch service and care of a boutique firm while delivering the reach, influence, and assessment capability typically associated with larger global agencies.

We have a fierce appreciation for top talent—and the difference it makes to an organization. Our proprietary Sure Hire® process ensures exceptional rigor and consistency.  Our enduring client partnerships reflect the care, commitment, and collaboration we bring to every engagement. We exist to make a difference for our clients, one hire at a time.

Noto Group’s popular How I Hire podcast features interviews with industry leaders talking about leadership, hiring, and building teams.

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Solutions And Expertise

Solutions
  • Assessment
  • Board Services
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Search
  • Interim
  • Leadership Consulting
  • Leadership Develop.
  • Onboarding
Industries
  • Associations
  • Consumer
  • Consumer Products
  • Consumer Services
  • Environmental
  • Restaurants
  • Retail
  • Social Service
  • Sports
  • Travel, Hosp. & Leisure
Functions
  • Board/Governance
  • Business Development
  • CEO/President
  • Communications/PR
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Product Creation/Innovation
  • Research & Develop.
  • Supply Chain

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News Briefings

How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way

As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an

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Press Releases

Noto Group Surpasses 12-Year Milestone with 5th B Corp Recertification

We recently completed our 5th B Corporation™ recertification, marking 12 years as a Certified B Corp and reaffirming our commitment to using business as a force for good. The firm is also a proud 1% for the Planet Member, pledging a portion of our annual revenue to environmental causes. Over the years, we have enjoyed

Noto Group Appoints John Copeland as Senior Partner to Expand Global Reach

Portland, OR | London, UK – March 3, 2025  Noto Group announces the opening of its first European office in London and the appointment of John Copeland as Senior Partner. This strategic expansion strengthens Noto Group’s ability to serve its growing international client base while bringing its proven search and selection approach to the European