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What we cover
For more than two decades, AC Lion has been a trusted voice on hiring, leadership, and the future of work in digital and technology. Our partners are regularly asked to weigh in by the outlets that cover these industries most closely.
From Forbes naming us among America's best executive search firms to features in the Wall Street Journal, Inc., Adweek, and Digiday, our perspective consistently reaches the people building the next generation of tech and creative companies.
This page collects the news, recognition, and commentary that tells the story of where AC Lion has been, what we are doing, and what is new.
Latest News
A milestone acquisition that expands our reach across creative and AI talent.
Announced May 21, 2025 in New York, AC Lion acquired Ampersand Talent Advisory, a boutique firm known for its innovative talent strategies and executive search expertise, broadening our presence in the creative and AI sectors.
The move builds on AC Lion's standing as a leading executive recruitment firm across the digital and technology sectors, bringing together two teams focused on placing rare and exceptional talent.
Recognition
Independent rankings that reflect how we work and who we place.
Named one of America's best recruiting firms by Forbes for three years running, placing highest among digital-focused firms. Selected from more than 17,000 nominations as one of only 200 firms recognized.
Earned a place in the Top 50 on Forbes' Best Executive Recruitment Firms, recognition that CEO Alan Cutter called proof of what clients already know and love about the team.
Selected by Hunt Scanlon Media, which has defined the senior talent management sector for over 30 years, as one of the 60 most influential and innovative leadership solution providers in New York City.
Recognized for pairing deep experience with forward-thinking innovation, having helped companies find rare tech and digital talent while building a database of more than 200,000 candidates.
Media Coverage
A selection of the articles where AC Lion's perspective has helped frame the story.
CEO Alan Cutter advised companies to be transparent with legacy employees when hiring above them: let them know you're considering it, give them the reasons, and empower them to interview the candidate.
COO Bonnie Zaben encouraged job seekers to treat their LinkedIn profile as a living document, experimenting with wording and layout, and not to underestimate the power of recommendations, references, and groups.
Alan Cutter reflected on the privilege of placing and growing executives who drive the heart of the New York tech and advertising industries.
Senior Managing Partner Mike Adler described the breadth the role now demands, from strategic skill and data fluency to executing for business results in complex environments.
Alan Cutter shared his push to get New York's tech sector into surfing, calling the ocean the new golf course.
A look inside AC Lion's competitive yet close-knit New York workplace, where staff look out for each other like family when it counts.
AC Lion weighed in on reentering the workforce, noting how the right technology skill set can make the transition easier.
COO Bonnie Zaben observed that as big data reshapes marketing, in-house marketers increasingly need to be more adroit with data and demographics than with traditional advertising.
Bonnie Zaben shared her approach of using role-play to see how candidates think on their feet and present a clear argument under pressure.
Founder and CEO Alan Cutter noted that the inability to hire is holding back growth at agencies, who repeatedly say money and new business are not the issue. People are.
Proof
AC Lion saved me so much time. They consistently presented high-quality candidates that were good matches for our needs. I ended up with a great hire in no time. Would recommend and partner with again!
AC Lion has been a fantastic partner for us. Through the years, they have consistently delivered some of our highest performing talent.
Over the last few years, I have had the opportunity to build out a team and nearly everyone I have hired has come through AC Lion. AC Lion makes the process easy and seamless. I recommend them to both businesses and individuals looking to make a change.
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