Slayton Search Partners

Firm Overview

Founded in Chicago in 1985, Slayton Search Partners has grown to become one of the top retained executive search firms in North America. Over the last 40 years, we have partnered with some of America’s most recognized companies to build one of their most important assets: the superior executive management talent needed to drive better performance in today’s competitive global economy. We serve our clients globally and are a multi-specialty firm focused on serving clients in Consumer (Consumer Packaged Goods/Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Consumer Services, Fashion & Apparel, and Durables); Retail; Insurance; Financial Services; and Industrial sectors. We also serve our clients with deep functional expertise in P&L Leadership (CEO, President, Group P&L Leaders), Finance, Supply Chain & Operations, Information Technology, Human Resources, Marketing & Sales, and Research & Development.

Off-Limits Policy

We typically observe off-limits for a minimum of one year after the completion of an engagement.

Average Time to Completion on Assignment

120 days

Recently Completed Assignments

News Briefings

Slayton Search Partners Announces Promotions

Slayton Search Partners has announced made strategic promotions within its leadership. “These promotions reflect Slayton Search Partners' commitment to recognizing exceptional talent and fostering leadership development within the organization,” the firm said. “The newly expanded leadership team will continue to drive the firm's mission of delivering outstanding executive search solutions while pursuing strategic growth initiatives.”...

C-Suite Strategy Balancing Short-Term Results with Long-Term Vision

In today’s fast-paced business environment, C-suite executives are under increasing pressure to achieve quick results while also shaping sustainable, future-oriented organizations. This delicate balance between short-term performance and long-term strategic vision has become increasingly challenging as market volatility, technological disruption, and stakeholder expectations continue to intensify, according to a recent report from Slayton Search Partners....

4 Trends Influencing the Future of Work

The last few years have created an urgent need for executive leaders to become adaptable and intentional in the face of both sudden and ongoing change. “As the workplace is continually being reshaped by these changes, there are several trends that demand the attention of these leaders, compelling them to evaluate and respond strategically in...

How Strategic HR Leaders Unleash Workforce Potential

The hot U.S. labor market has shown remarkable resilience in recent years. Despite gradual stabilization—driven by a decrease in job openings and recent upticks in the national unemployment rate—the tumultuous echoes of the Great Resignation and quiet quitting continue to disrupt industries. As the war for top talent wages on, hiring, retention, and employee engagement will remain top business priorities in the new...

Navigating DEI When Hiring Executive Leaders In Private Equity

In a historically homogenous sector, diversity rises as a leading differentiator among high performing private equity firms and their portfolio companies. From rising interest rates to increasing C-suite turnover, private equity firms and their portfolio companies have recently faced a spectrum of challenges that have limited their potential to achieve growth, according to a new report from Slayton...

The Business Case for Gender-Inclusive Leadership Teams

The power of women in leadership has been widely documented over the past decade. When companies appoint more women to senior positions, research shows profitability grows, openness to change rises, and customer experiences improve. It’s no surprise that global organizations are strengthening diversity initiatives, seeking equal gender representation in leadership roles—and increasingly, companies are recognizing the...