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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why Choose Pact & Partners for C-Suite Recruitment in the USA?

Companies trust Pact & Partners for our unmatched expertise in the U.S. executive market. We deliver:

Tailored Searches: Candidates aligned with your industry and strategic goals, serving a wide range of organizations including public, private, nonprofit, and multinational corporations.
Cultural Expertise: Ensuring seamless integration for global clients.
Discreet Process: Confidential recruitment for sensitive C-suite roles.

With close to 20 years of experience, we’ve placed leaders in technology, life sciences, finance, hospitality, luxury goods, and many more. Our firm excels at identifying a great leader who can transform organizations. Selecting leaders with the potential to meet future challenges is essential for long-term success.

2. How Does Pact & Partners Identify Top C-Suite Candidates?

Our proven executive search process includes:

“Live” Market Mapping: Leveraging our extensive U.S. network to source top talent.
Leadership Assessment: Evaluating strategic vision, cultural fit, and track record to ensure only highly qualified candidates are considered.
Customized Strategy: Tailoring searches in your sector, from startups to Fortune 500 firms, and targeting a range of positions including C-suite and senior executive positions.

We identify leaders and deliver candidates who drive long-term success.

3. What Challenges Do Clients Face When Hiring in the USA?

Companies and organizations often encounter unique challenges when entering the U.S. market:

Cultural Nuances: Misalignment between global expectations and U.S. leadership styles, as well as understanding the culture of the organization.
Regulatory Hurdles: Navigating U.S. employment laws and visa requirements.
Talent Access: Limited connections to elite C-suite candidates.

Pact & Partners bridges these gaps with local expertise and a global perspective, ensuring a seamless hiring experience.

4. How Does Pact & Partners Ensure Candidate Quality?

We prioritize quality through:

Rigorous Vetting: Direct references validation and optional third-party background checks (when legal), supported by our thorough understanding of your unique needs.
Competency Frameworks: Assessing leadership skills specific to your industry by leveraging our deep knowledge of industry requirements.
Exclusive Network: Access to top-tier executives not found on public job boards.

Our placements are built to lead with impact and create lasting value for your organization.

5. What Is the Timeline for Hiring a C-Suite Executive or Board Member?

A typical executive search takes 7–12 weeks, depending on the role’s complexity and the specific position being filled:

Week 1–2: Strategy development and market mapping.
Week 3: Presentation of Benchmark “Live” Resumes/CVs to fine-tune the selection
Week 3–6: Candidate sourcing and initial interviews.
Week 7–12: Final assessments, negotiations, and onboarding support.

We have extensive experience recruiting C-Suite executives, board directors for organizations, ensuring effective leadership and governance.

We prioritize efficiency without compromising quality.

6. How Does Pact & Partners Support Diversity in Executive Hiring?

Diversity is central to our mission. We:

Expand Candidate Pools: Actively source underrepresented talent for C-suite and board roles.
Mitigate Bias: Use structured assessments to ensure equitable evaluations.
Align with ESG Goals: Support clients’ diversity and inclusion strategies.

Discover how we build inclusive leadership teams.

7. How Does Pact & Partners Maintain Confidentiality?

Confidentiality is paramount, especially for sensitive C-suite and board searches. We:

Offer a full non-confidential contractual guarantee
Use secure, encrypted communication channels.
Conduct discreet outreach to the best candidates (including at competitors’ and firms you might target)
Share information only with client-approved stakeholders.
Run NDAs with candidates prior to them interviewing clients when found necessary.

Trust us to protect your reputation.

8. What Industries Does Pact & Partners Serve?

After being a top-tier executive search firm in life sciences, we saw in the last 3 years a surge in demand from clients across the world from diverse sectors—Tech, Crypto, Hospitality, Fintech, Energy, FMCG, and beyond. This led us to a pivotal realization: our true expertise lies in empowering global companies to conquer the U.S. market by recruiting exceptional talent. This proven capability is not only scalable but transformative across all industries, enabling us to serve every sector with unmatched precision and impact.

Healthcare Technology & Digital Health
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
E-commerce & Logistics
Crypto & Blockchain
Semiconductors & Advanced Manufacturing
Energy
Electric & Hybrid Vehicles
AI Infrastructure & Cloud Technology
Finance & Fintech
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
And more…

9. Does Pact & Partners Assist with Visa or Relocation for Candidates?

While we do not directly handle visas or relocation, we:

Partner with immigration experts to streamline processes.
Partner with relocation logistics.

Focus on hiring; we’ll handle the details.

10. Why Invest in an Executive Search Firm vs. In-House Recruitment?

Partnering with Pact & Partners offers:

Access to Top Talent: We reach executives both the ones available and those not actively seeking roles.
Time Savings: Our process is faster and more targeted than in-house efforts. We are HR’s Talent Acquisition teams’ best allies!
Expert Guidance: Navigate the U.S. market with confidence, supported by our committed approach to client success.

Our dedicated team leverages extensive resources to support every stage of the executive search process.

Maximize your ROI with our proven approach.

11. Who will lead my executive search at Pact & Partners?

Each search is led by a senior partner, supported by a dedicated search team with deep industry experience and a proven track record in executive placements. As an experienced executive recruiter, your search lead will provide you with direct access throughout the process, ensuring transparency, alignment, and accountability.

12. What makes Pact & Partners different from other executive search firms?

Our boutique approach combines global executive search expertise with global reach and local U.S. market knowledge. We work exclusively with companies expanding into or operating in the U.S., leveraging our local network to find top talent while offering unmatched cultural insight, discretion, and personalized service.

We are committed to innovation in executive search practices, continually enhancing our methodologies to deliver superior results.

13. Can Pact & Partners help with interim executive or advisory placements?

Yes, we can support interim leadership needs for key roles and connect you with qualified functional experts as advisors or board consultants during a transition or growth phase.

14. Where are your offices located?

Pact & Partners has a global presence with key operations in Miami and Boston.

We’re Remote-First by Design — and Proud of It
We’ve designed our firm around a fully remote model for our teams, supported by physical offices in Miami and Boston. Our consultants are senior, global, and agile. No bloated infrastructure. No junior handoffs. Just smart, personalized, executive search—delivered with speed, transparency, and precision.

Lean. Expert. Focused on You.
Because we don’t maintain expensive downtown offices, we pass those savings directly to our clients. You get top-tier U.S. executive search services without paying for our rent or our furniture. Our structure keeps us lean and focused, so we can move faster, adapt to your hiring needs, and deliver results that outpace the big firms—every time.

15. Do you offer guarantees on placements?

Yes, we stand behind our placements and offer a replacement guarantee period as part of our commitment to your success. Specific terms can be discussed during the consultation phase.

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