True Search

About Us

True is the premier global talent management platform clients turn to for their most pressing talent needs. True is powered by the industry’s most comprehensive and actionable talent intelligence, AI, and expert insight to strengthen every aspect of clients’ leadership strategy and drive lasting impact.

Our journey began over a decade ago, fueled by a vision to transform companies through progressive talent. Today, we stand as a global leader, seamlessly bridging the gap between visionary executives and organizations poised for greatness. When you work with us, you’re backed by data and experience. Our experts blend insights with instinct, ensuring every hire and talent decision is a strategic win.

True Search

Global recruitment for board members, c-suite executives, VPs, directors and other strategic talent. We focus on investment firms, their portfolio companies, and public companies seeking transformative growth.

TrueBridge

A talent solution connecting experienced executives to fractional and interim roles at high-growth companies.

Talent Advisory

Executive coaching and assessment solution providing personal insights for leaders and assessing prospective hires’ performance and alignment with existing teams.

AboveBoard

Leadership community providing open access to senior roles to create search experiences based in inclusion, transparency and excellence.

SearchEssentials

SearchEssentials uses technology, data and human expertise to unbundle executive recruitment services and tailor-fit the search process to your needs.

Thrive

Collaborative, real-time talent relationship management software and information services for search firms, in-house recruiters, and VC/PE firms looking to make better hiring decisions.

ACHIEVEMENTS

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True Search is a global retained executive search firm working with some of the most innovative companies and forward-thinking investors in the world.

We combine deep experience with a transparent, data-driven approach to place world class board directors, C-suite and direct report executives for high growth tech companies, as well as proven investment professionals for venture capital and private equity firms.

The True Search team is a group of special people who are passionate about doing great work and delivering excellent service. To meet our full team please visit https://trueplatform.com/team/.

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Solutions And Expertise

Solutions
  • Executive Search
Industries
  • AI
  • Consumer
  • Cybersecurity & Defense Tech
  • Energy Transition & Industrial
  • Enterprise Software & Services
  • Financial Services
  • HardTech
  • Life Sci./Healthcare
Functions
  • Board of Directors
  • Board/Governance
  • CEO/President
  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Data & Technology
  • Diversity
  • Finance
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Go-To-Market
  • Government
  • Investment Management
  • Invest. Mgmt./Banking
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing & Sales
  • People & Talent
  • Risk & Compliance
  • Supply Chain
  • Talent & Legal

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News Briefings

The Ins and Outs of Executive Recruiting

As individuals reach the rarefied heights of the executive tier, more than their title changes. The way executives are hired at this level differs from non-executive roles. According to a new report by AboveBoard, even the language of hiring shifts. Instead of being “recruited,” for example, executives are “placed” by an “executive search professional.” Most

True Promotes Leaders to Support Continued Growth

Haddonfield, NJ-based True, a global executive talent management platform, has announced key leadership changes designed to support the firm’s rapidly growing business units. Josh Withers, a co-founder of the organization, moves into the newly created role of managing director, platform; Shawn Thorne, former co-lead of the product, data and technology practice, succeeds Mr. Withers as GM, Americas;

True Opens New Office in Amsterdam as Global Rollout Continues

Haddonfield, NJ-based True, a global executive talent management platform, has opened a new office in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This region, which includes Belgium and Luxembourg, is a start-up area on the rise — with a booming tech scene and a growing need for tech-enabled global talent that’s at the heart of True’s expertise. “Expansion to Amsterdam is a natural step forward as we expand

True Search Places President at PE-Backed CrossFit  

Haddonfield, NJ-based executive recruitment firm True Search has placed former Nike executive Jason Dunlop as president of CrossFit, based in Boulder, CO. Todd Zangrillo, co-leader of the consumer practice, led the assignment along with partner Ben O’Reilly, principal Hannah James and senior associate James Rigano. “Jason is a perfect fit for the CrossFit president role,” said Mr. Zangrillo. “He brings a high growth

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