About Us

Shaping businesses, changing lives.

Acertitude is a reimagined executive search firm and leadership consultancy committed to unleashing human potential.

We believe in the unstoppable power of brilliant people at work – their ability to reshape an entire business, to empower a whole team, to change their lives and the lives of the people they care about for good. So our focus is singular: finding the right individual, for the right role, at the right time to unleash change.

Specialized in board, c-level, and senior executive search, we serve as trusted advisors to top leaders across nine major sectors: business and professional services, consumer, energy, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, industrial, private equity, social impact, and technology.

Each business we work with we treat as our own, taking ‘extreme ownership’ over clients’ needs and seeking to understand everything about them. This closeness enables us to work seamlessly and quickly to deliver impact. Using tools, technology, and talent, we rigorously vet candidates to put forward only the people destined to make a difference.

Learn more at www.acertitude.com

Achievements

Solutions And Expertise

Make your leadership team extraordinary.

Our sweet spot is solving leadership challenges to help you unleash your biggest ambitions.

Solutions
  • Assessment
  • Board Services
  • Data Analy./Mrkt. Intell.
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Search
  • Interim
  • Leadership Consulting
  • Leadership Develop.
  • Mgmt. Consulting
  • Onboarding
  • Private Equity Services
  • Succession Planning
Industries
  • Advertising/Marketing
  • Aerospace/Defense
  • Agriculture
  • All Industries
  • Alt. Investments
  • Asset Management
  • Associations
  • Automotive
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemicals
  • Clean Tech./Sustain.
  • Clinical Research
  • Cloud Based
  • Colleges/Universities
  • Commercial Banking
  • Communications
  • Construction
  • Consulting
  • Consumer
  • Consumer Products
  • Consumer Services
  • Cultural Arts
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data & Analytics
  • Devices
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Engineering & Archit.
  • Family Offices
  • Financial Services
  • FinTech
  • FinTech
  • Foundations
  • Global Markets
  • Healthcare Services
  • Hedge Funds
  • High Tech
  • Industrial
  • Industrial Products
  • Insurance
  • Internet
  • Investment Banking
  • Investment Mgmt.
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Life Sci./Healthcare
  • Luxury
  • Machine Learning
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Medical
  • Medical Devices
  • Mobile
  • Natural Resources
  • Non-Profit
  • Oil & Gas
  • Payments/Processes
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Private Banking
  • Private Equity
  • Professional Services
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Restaurants
  • Retail
  • Software
  • Sovereign Wealth
  • Sports
  • Supply Chain
  • Technology
  • Trade Finance
  • Transportation
  • Travel, Hosp. & Leisure
  • Utilities
  • Venture Capital
Functions
  • Board/Governance
  • Business Development
  • CEO/President
  • Communications/PR
  • Consumer Services
  • Data/Analytics
  • Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Government
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Invest. Mgmt./Banking
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Medical/Clinical
  • Research & Develop.
  • Risk Management
  • Supply Chain

News Briefings

Acertitude Expands in London

Executive search firm Acertitude has expanded in London with the addition of Alexandra Ghashghai as partner working across private equity, infrastructure, and industrials. “Alexandra complements our steadfast commitment to delivering the highest standards of service and outcomes for clients,” said Guy Barnes, managing partner. “Her impeccable knowledge of the sectors and her strategic, collaborative approach aligns perfectly

Acertitude Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Sunrise Senior Living

Executive search firm Acertitude has recruited Marco Trecroce as chief technology officer of Sunrise Senior Living, a provider of senior living lifestyles. “Marco — who is an accomplished technology executive with exemplary hospitality experience – is a pivotal addition as Sunrise continues to integrate digital solutions to deliver best-in-class resident-centered services that support holistic health and wellness,”

Candidate-Driven Market Continues to Complicate Hiring Top Talent

More movement in the job market appears to be on the way. According to a survey of more than 2,500 workers in the U.S. from Robert Half, one-four respondents are currently looking for a new role, and an additional 24 percent plan to start searching by year-end. The combined percentage (49 percent) is up three points

Leveraging AI for Executive Search Success

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, the role of executive search firms has never been more critical in helping organizations identify and recruit top-tier leadership talent. The demand for exceptional leaders who possess a unique blend of skills, experience, and cultural fit has intensified, prompting recruiters to explore innovative solutions to stay ahead of the competition.

Press Releases

Acertitude Recruits Guy Roberts as CFO of Berkshire Partners-Backed Thompson Safety

NEW YORK (December 12, 2023) — Acertitude, the executive search firm unleashing human potential, has recruited Guy Roberts as the chief financial officer of Thompson Safety, the fastest-growing safety services company in North America. Headquartered in Houston, TX, the company helps environmental, health, and safety professionals more efficiently manage their safety programs. Under Roberts’ financial

Acertitude Appoints Alexandra Ghashghai as Partner in Private Equity, Infrastructure, and Industrials

LONDON (November 2, 2023) — Acertitude, the executive search firm committed to unleashing human potential, proudly announces the addition of Alexandra Ghashghai as partner working across Private Equity, Infrastructure, and Industrials. An international colleague with a wealth of industry experience, Alexandra’s background across banking, strategy consulting and executive search allows her to have a unique

Acertitude Appoints Alexandra Ghashghai as Partner in Private Equity, Infrastructure, and Industrials

LONDON (November 2, 2023) — Acertitude, the executive search firm committed to unleashing human potential, proudly announces the addition of Alexandra Ghashghai as partner working across Private Equity, Infrastructure, and Industrials. An international colleague with a wealth of industry experience, Alexandra’s background across banking, strategy consulting and executive search allows her to have a unique

Acertitude Partner Charlotte Cederwall Accepted into Chief, the Exclusive Private Membership Network Focused on Connecting and Supporting Female Executive Leaders

LONDON (October 12, 2023) – Acertitude, the global executive search firm and leadership consultancy, is proud to sponsor Charlotte Cederwall, one of its distinguished partners, to join Chief, the exclusive private membership network dedicated to empowering female executives. Charlotte is a partner, private equity specialist, and lead for the Consumer & Retail practice in the

Acertitude Recruits CIO for Intelligent Connectivity Leader Boomi

NEW YORK (October 11, 2023) — Acertitude, the executive search firm unleashing human potential, has recruited Sean Wechter as the new chief information officer of Boomi, the private equity-backed pioneer of cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS), and a category-leading global software as a service (SaaS) company. As CIO, Wechter will develop and oversee

Multimedia

VIDEOS + PODCASTS

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Insights:
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Marc Jourlait: Riverside Operating Partner on the Journey and Joy of Fixing Broken Businesses
Navigating New Waters: The Evolving Role of CFOs in Private Equity
Spotlight on PE CFOs: Critical Traits for Success
Jack Callison: How Sunrise’s CEO Reshapes the Senior Living Industry through Exceptional Service
What’s Next for Private Equity Talent Management?
Women in Private Equity Portfolio Operations: How to Achieve Progress and Performance in the Industry
Playbooks for the Current Economy: Impact of a Downturn on the Human Capital Function
TED-Talk Icon Amy Cuddy on How Leaders Can Reclaim Presence and Power at Work
How to Foster Epic CEO Performance in a Private Equity Ecosystem
How Superstar CEO, Alan Mulally, Brought Ford Back From the Brink
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