Precision Operations and Supply Chain Executive Search Services
Elite Operators for PE-Backed, Growth-Stage, and Enterprise Companies
Role: Chief Operations Officer
“I mistakenly thought that 300 applicants via LinkedIn meant I would have 10 strong candidates to choose from. I now truly appreciate the value your firm’s headhunting approach provides to ensure my time is spent with a fully vetted shortlist of talent.”
— CEO/EIR, Stealth Proptech Startup
Roles: VP of Operations (Head of Operations) & VP of Finance (Head of Finance)
“You get it. You get the business and what kind of rare candidate can do this job, holistically. Your eye for talent and discretion regarding who you recommend for the role has been fantastic.”
— GM of the business unit, F500 spin-out division
When You Need Your Critical Hire, Yesterday
Fast-Tracking Top Operations Hires
When urgency meets the need for a highly-specific profile, our team knows how to deliver. For many of our clients, ranging from nimble startups to global players, we're often able to place proven operations or supply chain leaders in as little as 60 days. That means your organization gains immediate traction, strengthening your backbone for both today’s challenges and tomorrow’s ambitions.
Our executive search team serves companies nationwide and internationally, spanning major hubs such as Seattle, Boston, New York City, Chicago, Austin, Denver, Los Angeles and well beyond. We frequently work on searches that cross state lines, leveraging extensive networks and search capabilities to find top-tier talent in every corner of the United States. Whether your organization is headquartered in a metropolitan area or in a more regional market, our skilled team is equipped to deliver exceptional operations leadership wherever you need it most.
The COO: The Engine Room of Modern Operations
The Chief Operating Officer might just be the most versatile seat in the C-suite. While the CEO shapes the vision and the CFO minds the money, it’s the COO who turns bold ideas into daily reality — making sure strategy doesn’t collect dust on a whiteboard.
No two companies define the COO role exactly the same, but we see a few clear themes run through the best of them:
Operational Mastery: The best COOs have a sixth sense for bottlenecks, blind spots, and wasted effort. They know every inch of the workflow, from supply chain to final delivery, whether that’s a medical device manufacturer in Chicago or a SaaS startup in a globally distributed workspace. They build the operational backbone that keeps growth sustainable.
Change Agents: Silos, misaligned teams, the wrong talent in the wrong seats — transformational COOs spot it fast and fix it faster. They realign people, fine-tune processes, and make sure every player is set up to win.
Strategic Execution: Vision is one thing. Delivering on it is another. Unlike the CFO who steers the numbers or the CEO who sets the course, the COO owns the plan, today and five years out. New markets, sharper supply chains, fresh business lines: this is where the rubber hits the road.
Master Jugglers: The COO role isn’t about the spotlight, it’s about keeping all the pieces moving without dropping a thing. They balance immediate priorities with long-term goals, translating strategy into day-to-day action so nothing gets lost in the gap.
This blend of tactical precision and big-picture thinking is what makes a COO indispensable, and why landing the right operations leadership is mission-critical if you’re serious about scaling up without slowing down.
Trusted Executive Search for Operations & Supply Chain Leadership Talent
Much like a world-class conductor keeps a symphony in sync, great COOs and operations leaders orchestrate the moving parts that turn complexity into clarity (and profit). So, what makes an operations leader truly transformational?
Here’s are a few of the qualities our experienced executive search team looks for:
Strategic Vision: They design and execute operational strategies that hit near-term targets and future-proof the business.
Analytical Acumen: From Lean Six Sigma to boots-on-the-ground process improvements, they diagnose problems fast and fix them faster.
Cross-Functional Leadership: They know how to break silos, get buy-in, and keep every department moving in the same direction.
Change Management: Whether it’s scaling overnight, integrating new tech, or navigating a market shakeup, they build early adoption frameworks and bring the team with them through it all.
Industry Know-How: Operations fundamentals are universal, but a leader who understands your industry’s supply-chain quirks and regulatory hoops? That’s next-level value.
Key attributes that seal the deal:
Problem-Solving Instincts: They see around corners and tackle issues before they derail progress.
Clear Communication: They translate big goals into actionable steps everyone can run with.
Agility: They pivot with priorities without dropping the ball on performance.
People Development: They build and mentor teams so your operations bench stays strong for years to come.
The best COOs are part strategist, part operator, part coach — and exactly the partner your CEO needs to keep growth sustainable and operations humming, no matter what the market throws at you.
Our Approach: Meticulous Matches, Proven Results
Our 100% Success Rate is No Accident
When it comes to securing the right Chief Operating Officer, we don’t deal in guesswork. Our operations executive recruitment process is deliberate, thorough, and designed to deliver results that stick. We combine industry insight with real due diligence and robust candidate research specific to your project, digging deep into your sector, your business, and the leadership traits that move the needle.
Whether you are looking for a COO, Director of Operations, or an operations-oriented Managing Director, we understand that it’s not about “potential.” It’s about proven expertise. You need an experienced leader who can step in, optimize processes, and drive sustainable growth from day one, not someone you’ll have to take a gamble on or train up.
How we make it happen
Industry-Aligned Talent: We target operations leaders who know your industry inside out, whether you’re scaling a Biotech venture in Boston or streamlining supply chains in Houston. They bring tested operational discipline and the sector fluency to step in fast.
Culture-First Fit: We match you with COOs who fit your growth stage and energize your teams, leaders who lead by example and keep operations resilient when the market shifts.
Curated Shortlists: We don’t drown you in profiles. We deliver a focused shortlist of high-caliber candidates, each vetted for expertise, leadership style, and cultural fit, so your decision is straightforward and sound.
Placement You Can Trust: Our track record of success says it all. We do the upfront work to get it right the first time, helping you avoid costly missteps and build sustainable performance.
