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

True Adds Digital Infrastructure Expert

Global executive talent platform True has expanded with the addition of Ros Deans as a partner in its digital infrastructure practice. Based in London with a global remit, Ms. Deans will work with data center operators, infrastructure investors, real estate developers, private equity firms and hyperscalers. She will place C-suite, functional and regional leaders who drive

The CFO Rewired: From Leading Finance to Driving Strategic Value

Today’s CFO plays an active role in shaping corporate strategy, managing risk, and driving long-term enterprise value. They navigate complexity, challenge the status quo, and act as the CEO’s co-pilot in an ever-changing environment. CFO influence now spans capital allocation, M&A, operational efficiency, and digital transformation, according to a recent report from True. “Today’s CFO

True Forms Strategic Investment Partnership with Integrum Holdings

Global talent provider True has formed an alliance with a new strategic investment partnership with Integrum Holdings LP, a private investment firm focused on partnering with tech-enabled professional services companies. Integrum’s investment will power True’s next phase of growth. The actual amount of the investment was not disclosed. “Integrum is an ideal growth partner for True,” said Scott A.

True Appoints Vice Chairman

Global talent provider True has appointed Adam Kovach as vice chairman. “We couldn’t be more excited for Adam to join us,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and co-CEO of True. “What excites me most about him is our shared belief that there is an opportunity to build something very special in our market and provide more value to our clients,

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Press Releases

True Launches HardTech Practice to Power the Future of AI Leadership

PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 1, 2025 – True, the only tech and data-first global executive talent platform, today announced the formal launch of its HardTech Practice. This launch underscores the firm’s dedication to identifying and placing world-class executive talent within the critical hardware infrastructure that underpins ongoing advancements in AI. True’s dedicated hardtech team will

True Welcomes PE Experts Caitlin Banks Iseler and Nora Banks Sutherland

PHILADELPHIA, PA. APRIL 29, 2025—True, the only tech and data-first global executive talent platform, today announced the strategic addition of Caitlin Banks Iseler and Nora Banks Sutherland, two new Partners who will significantly bolster the firm’s PE capabilities in North America. They bring a combined 300+ successful search engagements, spanning PE-backed technology companies and public

True Expands in Dubai with New Partner Mina Paul and Principal Aymen Kenaan

PHILADELPHIA, PA. APRIL 14, 2025—True, the only tech and data-first global executive talent platform, welcomed new partner Mina Paul and new principal Aymen Kenaan, both based in Dubai. They will leverage their expertise across consumer, technology, digital, media and DEI, to serve clients and address the unique dynamics in the MENA region. Mina Paul “Mina’s

True Joins the British Beauty Council as a Patron to Champion Executive Talent

PHILADELPHIA, PA. APRIL 9, 2025—True, the only tech and data-first global executive talent platform, today announced their patronage with the British Beauty Council. With a strong track record of working with innovative beauty brands, True’s global Consumer Practice is well positioned to foster new connections within the Council’s network, paving the way for meaningful collaborations