StevenDouglas

Firm Overview

Since 1983, StevenDouglas has established itself as a recognized leader in providing access to top talent, driven by highly tenured and experienced professionals committed to creating great outcomes. Our client base ranges from early-stage to middle-market and Fortune companies, as well as family offices, private equity and venture capital firms. Founded as an Executive Search Firm, we have evolved and become leaders in Technology Staffing, Professional Recruiting, and providing Interim Resources as well. With over 25 offices nationwide, we have the footprint, talent, and capabilities of a global firm, with the high-touch approach of a boutique firm

Off-Limits Policy

Not recruiting candidates out of our clients companies

Average Time to Completion on Assignment

Right under 90 days

News Briefings

Executive Search Continues Its Confident Climb As Transformation Takes Center Stage

The executive search industry entered 2026 from a position of strength. According to Hunt Scanlon, fee revenue at the 50 largest executive search firms in the U.S. / Americas – the global talent sector’s largest and most dominant region – jumped 11 percent last year, topping out at $6.69 billion. Seventy-five percent of search firms...

2026: A Year of Intentional Growth for HR Leadership

Global markets are moving out of a period defined by uncertainty and into one that favors disciplined execution. Organizations are no longer waiting for perfect conditions before acting; instead, they are recalibrating how they grow, where they invest, and which leaders they rely on to deliver results. In this environment, HR leadership is becoming increasingly...

CFO Recruiting Summit — Beyond the Balance Sheet: Executing Growth and Value Creation

As business complexity accelerates across industries, the office of the CFO is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Once centered primarily on financial stewardship, today’s CFO organizations are becoming enterprise-wide strategic engines—driving growth, managing risk, enabling transformation, and serving as critical partners to the CEO and board. As the CFO role increasingly serves as a pipeline to...

Why Targeting Passive Candidates Is a Game-Changer & Creating a Big Impact

As competition for specialized talent intensifies, organizations are rethinking how they identify and engage top performers. Companies increasingly recognize that the strongest candidates often aren’t scanning job boards—they’re succeeding in their current roles. To secure these high-value professionals, employers are adopting more strategic, relationship-driven approaches to talent acquisition. In today’s global talent market, forward-thinking companies...

Reshaping the Talent Playbook in the Age of AI

In the age of AI, rapid technological advancements are revolutionizing the way organizations are approaching talent management. Heightened levels of automation are already reshaping recruitment, assessment, and team building while improving workforce optimization – all while balancing the critical need for ethical, human-centric decision-making. Hunt Scanlon Media is convening over 250 chief talent officers, CHROs,...

Navigating 2025: Key Trends Shaping the Future of Executive Recruiting

The executive search industry is evolving rapidly as organizations face new demands for agile, inclusive, and tech-savvy leadership. Firms are leveraging AI and data analytics to enhance candidate selection, while clients increasingly seek strategic advisors—not just recruiters. “As we move through 2025, several key trends are shaping the executive recruiting landscape,” said Matt Shore, CEO...