Industry: Colleges/Universities

March 10, 2025 – ADK is a retained boutique executive recruitment firm specializing in C-Suite positions. Utilizing our talented team of 25 professionals with strong industry expertise, we connect outstanding leaders to opportunities. ADK is an industry leader in executive recruiting with roots that date back to our 2003 incorporation in Jacksonville, Florida. Our early success in identifying and providing outstanding leaders has not only enhanced our clients’ organizations but provided a positive impact on their communities and regions. Many of these executive placements have affected legislation on the national level and are recognized as top industry leaders. We partner with our clients at the onset of every project and throughout the entire process. Our talented team of 25 professionals understands current and impending senior management and leadership issues. The methodology we employ includes thorough recruitment techniques. Each project is led by a seasoned team to conduct research, marketing, sourcing, personal outreach, extensive screening processes and outstanding communication with clients and candidates. Over 83% of our business comes from repeat clients. Often new business comes from referrals, not only from clients, but often from both successful and unsuccessful candidates who were impressed with our process and communication. ADK has become the largest executive recruitment firm in the Unites States for the airport industry, filling more CEO and C-Suite positions than any other recruitment firm with well over 600 CEO and C-Suite airport recruitments. Our clients are private and publicly held companies, authorities, cities and counties, special districts, trade associations, colleges & universities.