- We Amplify Leadership
Allen Associates is a leading independent Retained Executive Search Firm in North America, recognized for its strong track record and industry expertise. We specialize in providing strategic insights to companies, helping them attract top talent and align senior management with influential corporate boards.
“America’s Best Search Firms” - Forbes
Allen Associates, an innovative executive search and board services firm based in Cincinnati and Nashville, assigns a partner to oversee each search personally. With a thorough focus on the top 2% of candidates, the rigorous process ensures the delivery of exceptional leaders and board members in about 14 weeks.
Overlapping Specialties & Expertise
The key lies in attracting top-tier talent and empowering them to excel
Our Consultants bring significant experience in P&L management or senior functional leadership roles, providing comprehensive coverage across diverse disciplines. This expertise enables us to offer clients valuable firsthand knowledge, a wide range of skills, and insightful perspectives.
We efficiently launch single-leader projects and effectively orchestrate team reboots when necessary, ensuring responsive and adaptable solutions to evolving challenges.
We curate a talent pool for our clients based on thorough in-house research, specialized segment knowledge, and extensive networks.
On every search project, we diligently seek and evaluate capable leaders adept at navigating complex verticals, developing strategies, and adapting to market fluctuations.
Our commitment to diversity
Our unwavering commitment to diversity is evident, with more than 90% of our executive searches presenting diverse candidate pools and 42% of our placements being gender diverse in the past year. Diversity isn't just a goal but a catalyst for innovation and success.
Surround the Business Challenge
Our team is experienced in navigating the delicate balance between profitability and responsibility, drawing from years of collective expertise. We delve deep into each client engagement, fostering collaboration that produces tangible and sustainable results.
Navigating the Future: Balancing Profitability & Corporate Responsibility
We aim to bring a fresh perspective and energizing approach to every client interaction, actively seeking partnerships with distinctive brands and individuals. Thriving in collaborations with forward-thinking companies, our goal is to engage with inspiring clients and consistently deliver exceptional work. We welcome you to reach out via email or phone for a confidential discussion on how we can work together effectively.
Carpe Diem,
Michael Allen
CEO
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Agency Snapshot
HQ
Cincinnati + Nashville
104 +
Client Relationships
Serving
Public, Private, & Private Equity Sponsored
114+
Retained project per year
1949+
Projects Completed
90%
Repeat Clients
Experts in Executive Search
Senior Level Executive Search, Board Directors, Talent Benchmarking, and Succession Planning
A Sampling of Markets Served
Innovative Architectural & Home Products, Consumer Goods & Services, Manufacturing, Distribution, Partnering with Emerging, Mid-Market, and Mega Companies
Press & Awards
Our press and awards section showcases our commitment to recruiting and executive search excellence. We are proud to have received prestigious accolades, including recognition from Forbes, Business Courier Magazine, and Executive Recruiter News. These endorsements validate our innovative methods and expertise.
Our reputation has been acknowledged in esteemed media outlets such as AdAge, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal, highlighting our insights and impact on our clients' businesses.
Our track record speaks for itself. With a success rate exceeding 90% over the past five years and an average project completion timeline of 98 days, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. We view these achievements as a testament to our ongoing commitment to excellence.
Always on call.
Discuss a Project
If you want to jump-start an idea or turn a constraint into an advantage, please give us a ring or drop an email.
We’d love to hear about it.
Business or media inquiries:
513.563.3040
hello@allen.associates
Cincinnati, USA