ABOUT US

N2Growth is a global leader in executive search and leadership advisory. We are consistently ranked as a Top Executive Search Firm by Forbes every year since its inception. Our practice focuses on senior executive, board, and C-Level searches. Many of the world’s leading companies seek our advice and counsel on executive recruiting, leadership development, and succession planning.

We have created a unique search experience for our clients, built for how search should work. Our process is co-created with each client to deliver what they need. N2Growth also uses a bespoke pricing model that offers a variety of engagement options. We believe that diverse teams are better teams. We have a proven track record of helping organizations get there with some of the highest diversity placement rates in the industry.

N2Growth is on a mission to help companies become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Being intentional about the C-Suite’s diversity of thought and perspective leads to better decision-making and allows teams to perform at their best. Our search consultants have a significant global reach, infrastructure, and network because we are a top-ranked search firm. And we are harnessing those resources to advance the mission of increased equity at the executive level. If your company is looking to diversify its leadership team, we can provide you with unparalleled access to the executives you need but can’t seem to find.

N2Vue is the executive search industry’s most advanced engagement management engine, setting the standard for transparency and collaboration at every stage of our client experience. Our cloud-based application gives our clients 24/7 access to their entire pipeline with real-time reporting, data, and analytics. Whether we’re running five searches or 500, clients can review and manage every search assignment underway globally in real-time. Your team will be able to track candidates sourced, contacted, interviewed, and all other relevant candidate information in real-time. Never be left wondering about the status of any of the engagements we are partnering on.

Nothing at N2Growth is “industry standard,” and that includes our performance. In every meaningful measurement category, we rank at or near the top of our profession. We invite you to join Fortune 500 companies, leading Private Equity firms, fast-growing Silicon Valley startups, and successful middle-market companies in selecting N2Growth as your preferred leadership and talent partner. You can find more information at https://www.N2Growth.com.

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We are not ivory tower executives – when you engage N2Growth, you engage us. We are widely regarded for our ability to help clients innovate “best” practices to deliver “next” practices. Simply put, we help clients connect dots others have failed to see.

Our leadership team is comprised of globally recognized thought leaders who have all led in the real world. We have authored numerous books, and have advised many of the world’s leading companies and their senior leadership teams. Others claim to be different – we are.

Solutions and Expertise

N2Growth’s completely integrated service offering is designed to serve senior leaders and their teams. It includes the following dedicated practice areas: Executive Search, Succession Planning, Talent Strategy, Leadership Development for individuals and teams, Executive Assessment, and Executive Coaching. All of our practice areas also support our Private Equity & Venture Capital clients.

Solutions
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Search
  • Leadership Develop.
Industries
  • All Industries
Functions
  • All Functions

News Briefings

N2Growth Names Partners

N2Growth, a Philadelphia-based management consulting and executive search firm, has appointed Chris Fryer and Robert Meara as partners. They will report directly to CEO Kelli Vukelic. “This significant addition aligns with N2Growth’s mission of empowering leaders to achieve next-level growth,” said Ms. Vukelic. “Both Chris and Robby embody the values and expertise N2Growth stands for. Their collective experience and unique

Hunt Scanlon’s Top 10 Recruiting Stories of 2023

For the recruiting industry, 2023 was a mixed bag. Recruiters continued to look for new ways to provide value to clients, AI remained a hot topic, and market consolidation led by investors continued to impact the industry. While fears of a recession, talent shortages, and candidate-driven market have been challenges for search consultants. Meanwhile, finding

Bigger is Not Always Better When Selecting an Search Firm

Senior leadership hires can make or break an organization. Various studies show that the failure rate of executives coming into new companies is 30 to 40 percent after 18 months. This makes the selection of the right executive search firm essential for organizations. Bigger is not always better when selecting an executive search firm and

Will the Surging M&A Market for Executive Search Firms Continue?

Over the past decade, a wave of consolidation activity across the executive search sector has profoundly changed the recruiting sector as we know it. And in the last five years, the role of executive search firms has fundamentally changed the look and feel of the sector even more. The industry has moved from simply identifying

Press Releases

N2Growth Appoints Chris Fryer and Robert Meara as Partners

PHILADELPHIA, January 10, 2024 – N2Growth, a global leader in executive search and leadership consulting, was proud to announce the appointment of Chris Fryer and Robert “Robby” Meara as Partners in the firm. This significant addition aligns with N2Growth’s mission of empowering leaders to achieve next-level growth. They will report directly to Kelli Vukelic, Chief Executive Officer at N2Growth. “Both

N2Growth Unveils the 2023 LEADERS40 Top CHROs

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., October 18, 2023 –  N2Growth, a global leader in executive search and leadership advisory, proudly unveils its 2023 LEADERS40: Top CHROs, celebrating the best in the HR world. This year’s list spotlights 40 trailblazing Chief Human Resources Officers from globally renowned organizations. These 40 distinguished CHROs have not only showcased excellence in their roles but

N2Growth Expands Executive Search Operations to Turkey

PHILADELPHIA, August 28, 2023  –  N2Growth, a global leader in executive search and leadership advisory, announced its expansion into Turkey, cementing the firm’s footprint in EMEA and underscoring its ongoing commitment to global reach and diversity. Sevda Ozsonmez has been appointed Managing Partner at the helm of this new venture, representing N2Growth in Turkey. She will report to Kelli

Marinda Carelsen Joins N2Growth as Partner to Lead Australian Expansion

Seasoned Executive Marinda Carelsen to Drive N2Growth’s Expansion into Australia, Bolstering Strategic Leadership in Innovative Organizations King of Prussia, PA – August 15, 2023 – N2Growth, a globally recognized leader in executive search and leadership advisory solutions, today announced the appointment of Marinda Carelsen as a Partner to head the firm’s expansion into Australia. She