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 Partners with Leadership Circle

Global talent provider True has partnered with Leadership Circle, a global provider of executive coaching, assessments, and advisory services. “We help the most innovative companies recruit the right talent to drive their visions, and Leadership Circle understands, assesses and drives leadership effectiveness better than anyone,” said Joe Riggione, True co-CEO and co-founder. “Our companies are both data-centric and

True Appoints Regional Lead for Middle East and North Africa

Global talent provider True has named Paul Navratil as regional lead for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). “Paul’s arrival marks a pivotal moment for True in MENA,” said Sam McGrath, True’s general manager, EMEA & APAC. “His wealth of international experience and strategic acumen align perfectly with our vision for growth and client success in the

True Acquires Executive Coaching and Assessment Company Bleeker

Global talent provider True has acquired Bleeker, an executive coaching and assessment company. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bleeker’s assessments, derived from neuroscience, and their inquiry-based coaching services have been rebranded as True Advance and are now part of True’s platform of products and services. “Through integrated assessment and coaching, True has enhanced our comprehensive talent

True Search Helps MyFitnessPal Recruit New CEO

Global talent provider True has placed Mike Fisher as the new CEO of MyFitnessPal in New York City. He succeeds Dinesh Lathi who will remain involved with the company as a member of the board of directors. Todd Zangrillo and Kristin Godfrey, co-leaders of the firm’s consumer practice, led the search along with Elizabeth Tyler, senior associate. “We are excited

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Press Releases

True Search Expands its Practice Portfolio with Launch of Official EdTech Practice

(July 16, 2020) True Search, the fastest growing executive search firm and 7th largest global executive search firm by revenue in North America, has officially launched an EdTech practice to support the rapidly evolving world of technology-supported education. Having worked with numerous global companies, True has developed deep experience in the space and a talent

True Search Continues to Serve the World’s Most Innovative Consumer Brands with Expanded Team

(July 8, 2020) True Search, the fastest growing executive search firm and 7th largest global executive search firm by revenue in North America, expands its Consumer Practice with the addition of two partners: Diane Lavietes, New York beauty, fashion and lifestyle expert, and Matt Skiba, former Head of Executive Recruiting at Snap. Operating globally from

True Continues to Outperform Executive Search Industry Growth Rate

(May 20, 2020) Global executive search firm True is now the 7th largest in North America by revenue according to Hunt Scanlon’s 2019 annual ranking of the industry. True is again the fastest organically growing firm among the top 10, having achieved 34% YOY growth. The firm accomplished this by earning greater market share and increased

True Search Named Top 10 Executive Search Firm and Named Fastest Growing

NEW YORK, May 22, 2019 —  True Search, a leading global search firm for executive, director and other strategic talent, has been named a top 10 executive search firm on the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Executive Search Review list. Ranked #8, True Search has established a reputation for its work with some of the most innovative companies, fast growing startups and