About Us

The Christopher Group (TCG) has become one of the nation’s largest and most respected boutique HR Executive Search and Business Solutions firms. TCG has been a trusted provider of customized HR solutions for clients across all industries, locations, company sizes, and verticals. Our team of former HR professionals and highly trained search practitioners bring a wealth of expertise to every engagement, ensuring that our clients receive the highest quality human capital solutions. At TCG, we’re dedicated to delivering results that truly make a difference for our clients, helping them to achieve their goals and drive success for their organizations. TCG has been recognized as one of the Fastest-Growing, Best Non-Profit, Diversity, Private Equity, and Higher Education Executive Recruiting Firms by Hunt Scanlon. Additionally, Forbes has included TCG on their prestigious list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms for four consecutive years (2019-2022).

Executive HR Search

With a track record of market-proven success and critical acclaim, our specialized team sources, assesses, and places top-performing human resources talent at all levels, boasting an impressive 79% slate-one fill rate, a 99% average diversity mix (people of color and women) across all searches, and a less than 1% first-year candidate failure rate, all backed by an industry exclusive 100% moneyback performance guarantee!

HR Advisory & Consulting

A purposeful combination of subject matter experts that help institutions of all sizes deliver effective human capital solutions. With over 250 expert consultants at your service, you can transform your business with unparalleled human capital solutions that are both affordable and of high-value.

Fractional CHROs

A cost-effective CHRO experience and expertise without the high in-house cost, salary, benefits, and bonuses of a full-time CHRO. Thanks to our broad network and strong relationships with senior HR leaders, we’ve built an impressive pool of former CHROs who understand the speed and rigor of Private Equity and are well versed in all industries.

Interim HR Contractors

An immediate solution leveraging TCG’s proprietary database of skilled HR practitioners that can expertly fill critical HR gaps and keep the HR department functioning on time and on schedule. We can place HR experts, anywhere, any level within 2 weeks!

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Welcome to The Christopher Group – a distinguished team comprising former HR executives who have left an indelible mark on some of the world’s most prominent companies. Drawing from their rich experiences at industry giants such as Pepsi, GE, Merrill-Lynch, Novartis, Dell, Microsoft, Citi Bank, and more, our experts bring unparalleled knowledge across diverse sectors.

At the core of our mission is a deep-seated passion for shaping transformative Human Capital solutions. Unlike traditional approaches, we believe in cultivating enduring relationships that transcend mere transactions. Our commitment extends beyond matching candidates with companies; we ensure perfect alignment, fostering success for all parties involved. Embracing diversity and belonging, we actively champion inclusivity to create an environment where every individual can thrive.

With a robust presence spanning North America and reaching far beyond, TCG stands as your trusted partner for Human Resources excellence. Operating in major metropolitan markets, we specialize in delivering top-notch solutions tailored to large and mid-sized manufacturing and industrial companies. Our global perspective empowers us to collaborate with organizations worldwide. Choose TCG, and unlock boundless success for your organization on a global scale.

Solutions And Expertise

TCG has become one of the top HR executive search firms in the nation due to our comprehensive understanding of the HR Marketplace across all industries and verticals. While other HR search firms may do good work, TCG is the only HR-specialized executive search firm that guarantees its results in writing! When you need the best HR headhunter, contact us.

Solutions
  • Advisory Services
  • Assessment
  • Board Services
  • Career Services
  • Culture Shaping
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Search
  • Interim
  • Leadership Consulting
  • Mgmt. Consulting
  • Onboarding
  • Org. Chart Mapping
  • Succession Planning
  • Workplace Mgmt.
Industries
  • All Industries
Functions
  • Human Resources

News Briefings

The Christopher Group Recruits VP of HR for Telesat

The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has placed France Teasdale as vice president of human resources at Ottawa-based satellite operator Telesat. Tom Christopher and Jeff Wilbanks led the assignment. “Telesat is on quite a roll. It recently won a $5 billion (Canadian) contract from the Government of Canada to launch

The Christopher Group Seeking Director of Talent and Inclusion for SRAM

The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by SRAM, one of the world’s largest suppliers of components to the bike industry, to lead its search for a director of talent and inclusion. The search is being led by managing director Pam Noble and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is the

The Christopher Group Selected by Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters to Find Chief People Officer

Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, it is the chief people officer who typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key

The Christopher Group Recruits EVP of People and Places for Kiva

The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has placed Don Carter as the new executive vice president of people and places at Kiva, an online lending platform. The search was led by managing directors Nat Schiffer and Pam Noble. “Kiva had several critical goals that they wanted to accomplish on this

Press Releases

Allen Institute Selects TCG for Director of Talent Acquisition Search

(Dec. 17, 2020) Allen Institute. a recognized leader in large-scale, open science research, has selected The Christopher Group to lead their Director of Talent Acquisition search. Founder & CEO, Tom Christopher, and Recruiting Manager, Jim May are leading the critical search. “The Allen Institute has set out to change the world,” said Tom Christopher. “TCG

The Christopher Group Places Chief Human Resources Officer at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

(Dec. 17, 2020) Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the third largest premium wine company in the United States and the largest winery in the Pacific Northwest, has appointed Melody Zhang as Chief Human Resources Officer. This C-Suite search was led and placed by Founder & CEO, Tom Christopher, and President & Managing Director, Erin Merker. As

The Christopher Group Places Senior Director of Total Rewards at VCA

(Dec. 16, 2020) VCA Animal Hospitals, the largest network of freestanding veterinary hospitals and veterinary clinical reference laboratories in North America, has appointed DeeAnne Watson as Senior Director of Total Rewards. This HR executive search was led and placed by President & Managing Director, Nat Schiffer and Recruiting Manager, Kathleen Kilkenney. Watson will provide strategic

The Christopher Group Places Chief Talent Officer at Stauer

(Dec. 10, 2020) Stauer, one of the nation’s largest exotic gemstone dealers, has appointed Nicole Denault as Chief Talent Officer. This executive HR search was led and placed by President & Managing Director, Erin Merker and Recruiting Director, Ayla Davis. Denault will report to the President / CEO and will lead all aspects of human

NASA Spacesuit Supplier, ILC Dover Selects TCG for Multiple HR Searches

(Dec. 9, 2020) ILC Dover, best known for making the spacesuits for NASA, has selected The Christopher Group to lead two Global Director of Human Resources searches and a Regional Manager of Human Resources search. President and Managing Director, Erin Merker, Managing Partner, Tobin Anselmi, and Recruiting Manager, Kristen Pace are leading the critical searches.

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