Selecting the executive and checking references

Typical timing: In parallel with finalist interviews

To protect candidates' confidentiality, we conduct formal reference checks only after you have expressed strong interest in an individual. For finalists, we complete formal references, degree verification and background screening as agreed with you, and we build time for them into the schedule so they never become a last-minute delay.

We provide customized briefing materials on every finalist to support your decision, and we remain available to your decision makers throughout their deliberations.

Discretion on sensitive, high-visibility leadership transitions is a defining strength of our practice. We have conducted confidential searches for federal agencies, legislative branch offices and boards, and candidate identities are never shared outside your search team without consent.