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What we cover
Hiring a senior leader is one of the most consequential decisions a company makes, and getting it wrong is both costly and slow to recover from. AC Lion is a leadership recruitment firm built to bring you the executives who let your organization scale dynamically and lead effectively, from CEO and CRO to CMO, COO, CFO, CTO, and CDO.
Many companies that have committed to digital transformation, or whose business models are inherently digital, still struggle to execute because they lack the leadership skills to deliver on that strategy. The emerging tech and digital world moves at lightning speed, and competing in it means thinking, deciding, executing, learning, and scaling fast. That kind of agility demands a seismic change in how organizations structure, lead, attract, develop, and engage their people.
With more than 20 years in tech and digital recruiting and one of Forbes' best firm rankings to our name, we put our network to work for you. The result is a shorter time to hire and a slate of only the leaders who can navigate a fast-paced digital landscape with expertise and agility.
Why AC Lion
Leadership search is what we have done since 1996, and we bring four advantages to every executive mandate.
We have spent more than two decades placing senior leaders in digital, tech, and creative organizations, and that history shows up in the quality and speed of every shortlist.
Executive search for emerging tech and digital is our core discipline, not a sideline. We understand the roles, the operating models, and what separates a leader who can scale from one who cannot.
Our work has earned recognition as one of Forbes' best recruiting firms, a reflection of the standards we hold on every search we run.
An extensive proprietary database and a deep network let us reach executives others cannot, including the passive leaders who are not actively looking but are exactly right for the role.
Representative placements
A sample of senior mandates we have filled, spanning the C-suite, executive vice presidents, and senior functional leaders.
Industry & functional expertise
Drawn from the leadership mandates we run, these are the sectors where our reach is strongest.
Our leadership recruitment services
Two ways we put our network to work for your leadership mandate.
Every mandate runs on a targeted recruitment plan. We map the market, calibrate the profile to your business, and use our extensive database and network to reach the right leaders, including the passive executives who are not on the open market. The goal is to decrease your time to hire while presenting only the best talent.
Our award-winning candidate delivery platform gives you a clear, organized view of every leader under consideration. You see vetted, qualified executives presented in a way that makes comparison and decision making fast, so a senior hire never stalls your strategy.
In their words
I enjoyed working with AC Lion very much. They were clear, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. They were strong partners throughout the entire process.
I cannot speak highly enough of my experience working with AC Lion. They were very knowledgeable and proactive throughout the process. I truly felt that I had a partner.
Mike's work ethic, attention to detail and optimistic attitude all contribute to making him a very strong partner. Mike is a team player and has a very enthusiastic and competitive spirit that will have a positive influence on any sales environment.
How the search runs
Executive hires move fast when the search is run with discipline. Here is how we take a leadership mandate from kickoff to a placed, retained executive.
Looking for leading digital talent?
Tell us about the executive role you need to fill and a recruitment specialist will be in touch. We will put more than 20 years of network and a targeted recruitment plan to work, decreasing your time to hire and presenting you with only the best talent.
