Kinsley Sarn Executive Search

Firm Overview

As former corporate executives with diverse experiences across multiple industries and cultures, we understand the importance of being a trusted advisor, which is why we tailor our methods to each client. Located in Indianapolis and Denver, our senior partners complete the entire search, including client meetings, profile development, candidate assessment, placement management, and executive assimilation. We are driven by client success, and are focused on helping you to achieve remarkable performance through exceptional talent. Our customized process, coupled with open communication and a commitment to each executive’s success, produces long-term relationships and highly successful partnerships. Our approach is simple, and is defined by our ability to intimately understand our clients’ culture, objectives, and key success factors to ensure the perfect fit. Providing you with superior results is our priority, which is why client satisfaction is always the basis for our final payment. At Kinsley Sarn, we strive to break barriers, forego tradition, and move beyond what’s expected to deliver outstanding results for every client.

Off-Limits Policy

Each client is off-limits for a minimum of one year from the last placed leader.

Average Time to Completion on Assignment

Qualified candidates are presented within first 30 days.

Recently Completed Assignments

News Briefings

The Key to Hiring in 2025

Identifying the right leaders for your organization is more challenging than ever. Traditional hiring methods often miss outstanding candidates who may not meet every resume requirement or fit the reviewer’s preconceived criteria. That’s where skill-based hiring comes in—shifting the focus to what candidates can do instead of just what’s on paper, according to a recent...

Managing Leadership Changes: Navigating Executive Departures in Your Organization

Executive turnover is a natural part of any organization’s evolution. Whether it’s due to retirement, a new career direction, or corporate restructuring, the departure of senior leaders can create challenges if not properly managed, according to a recent report from Kinsley|Sarn Executive Search. In this white paper, the firm explores the impact of leadership transitions, the...

Embracing Technology to Improve Your Recruitment Processes

Living amid a digital revolution has truly reshaped the way we interact, especially in business. Technology has afforded faster communication and the ability to connect more easily –– transforming how business is conducted across industries. Achieving success in our ever-changing technological landscape requires a sharp set of skills and the willingness for continual professional development....

Developing an Effective Internal Mobility Strategy

Internal mobility is an important aspect of any organization's human resources strategy. Also known as "career mobility" or "career progression," it refers to the ability of employees to move within their organization to different roles or departments. This can include promotions, lateral moves, or even rotational assignments. ‍The benefits of internal mobility extend to both...

The Pros and Cons of Hiring Interim Executives

Many organizations never consider hiring an interim executive for fear of a bad investment. If done correctly, however, this can be an extremely fruitful venture, according to a new report from Kinsley|Sarn. “And, with today's unconventional work practices, this is becoming a much more popular opportunity to revamp operations and generate innovative practices to keep your organization relevant,”...

How to Onboard Senior Executives

You’ve invested significant time and resources to find and hire the executive expected to deliver impactful results to your business. But your work is not done when they show up on their first day. In fact, some of your most important work is still to be done to help make them a successful hire, according...