About Us

The True platform is a global suite of products and services driving the intelligence behind talent management. True consists of five business units: True Search, Thrive, Synthesis, AboveBoard and True Equity.

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.

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.

Synthesis

A multi-layered approach to leadership assessment and development which combines the evaluation methods of elite military units, executive coaching techniques and agile methodology principles.

AboveBoard

A diversity-focused startup bringing unparalleled solutions to the critical need to bring more women and executives of color to leadership roles. With AboveBoard’s two-way platform, members get unique visibility to hundreds of opportunities while companies get access to qualified candidates.

True Equity

True Equity makes direct investments in high growth companies backed by elite venture capital firms.

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True Search is a global retained executive search firm working with some of the most innovative technology 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. Meet our team.

Solutions And Expertise

Solutions
Industries
  • Climate Tech
  • Consumer
  • Edtech
  • Enterprise
  • Entertainment/Media/Sports
  • Financial Services
  • Gaming
  • Life Sci./Healthcare
  • Security
Functions
  • Board/Governance
  • CEO/President
  • CISO
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Invest. Mgmt./Banking
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Marketing & Sales
  • People & Talent

News Briefings

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

True Appoints Head of Advisory, MENA & APAC

Global talent provider True has announced that Debu Mishra has joined True Search as head of advisory, MENA & APAC, and partner in the CEO/BOD practice, EMEA. “Debu is a student and teacher of leadership who offers clients more than just high caliber executive search,” said Sam McGrath, general manager, EMEA & APAC. “He has crafted a winning formula to help

True Assists Yahoo with the Recruitment of Chief Communications Officer

Gail Tifford and Rachel Randolph of global talent provider True has assisted in the recruitment of Sona Iliffe-Moon as the new chief communications officer. “Sona has a proven track record in elevating influential brands, and we look forward to welcoming her to Yahoo at a pivotal inflection point in the company’s history,” said Jim Lanzone, CEO of

Press Releases

True Again Outperforms Executive Talent Industry to Become Sixth Largest Firm

(April 7, 2022) True, the fastest-growing global platform of innovative talent management products and services, rose to become North America’s sixth largest firm in the industry according to the recently published Hunt Scanlon annual ranking. True registered 132% YOY growth and outpaced the industry’s largest firms, solidifying its “fastest-growing” designation for another year. “We continually built

Andy Towne Featured on Insider’s List of Key Recruiters Amid the ESG Talent Crunch

(March 10, 2022) Climate Tech co-Head Andy Towne was featured in Insider’s list of top recruiters helping financial services companies fill environmental, social and governance roles. Towne spoke to Insider about the current hiring landscape in the climate tech industry. “I’ve worked with many of the premier funds over the years, but there has never been more

True Expands Global Leadership Team to Support Rapid Growth

(Feb. 16, 2022)  True, the fastest-growing global platform of innovative talent management products and services, announced today it has brought on Chin Yee Ng as general manager, Asia-Pacific (APAC); Darci Galvin as vice president of global client services; William Che as chief information officer; and promoted Andrea Watt to chief people officer. Each leader brings subject matter expertise to help support the increasing

Grant Beighley on the Demand for Fintech Talent

The True Search Financial Services practice has a bird’s-eye view of talent trends across finance. True’s own Grant Beighley was featured in a New York Times article, where he shared his expertise on the fintech and banking industries. He spoke about the unprecedented demand for fintech talent, and how bankers are looking to try something

True Adds to Gaming, Entertainment, Media & Sports Practice

(Jan. 19, 2022) True, the fastest-growing global platform of innovative talent management products and services, today announced several strategic hires to support its growing Gaming, Entertainment, Media & Sports practice (GEMS). True’s GEMS practice is making the world more entertaining as the premiere global search team focused on the convergence of leadership talent across these four areas. “We