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.
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Our people are passionate about unleashing human potential. You can count on us to be your strategic problem solvers and solve your toughest leadership challenges. Our team gets after it until your ambitions are unleashed.
Our sweet spot is solving leadership challenges to help you unleash your biggest ambitions.
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