The Right Hire Changes Everything. The Wrong One Costs You 19 Months.
Artemis Executive Partners delivers pre-vetted, Actually Interviewed C-suite and senior leaders who fit your culture, perform from day one, and stay. Retained search with a 94% two-year success rate.
Placements thriving two years post-hire
Vetted candidates presented in days, not weeks
Post-placement check-ins and replacement assurance
Every candidate personally vetted by our team
The Real Cost of a Bad Hire
A Wrong Executive Hire Costs More Than Salary. It Costs Momentum.
Most companies underestimate what happens when an executive hire does not work out. The direct costs (salary, severance, recruiting fees) are painful enough. But the hidden costs are what truly damage a business: lost strategic momentum, eroded team trust, and the departure of your best people who watched leadership flounder.
This is why speed matters, but accuracy matters more. Artemis Executive Partners exists to get it right the first time, every time. Our 94% two-year placement success rate is not a marketing number. It is the result of a process designed to eliminate the variables that cause executive hires to fail.
Who We Serve
Executive Search Built for Leaders Driving Real Growth
Three distinct client segments. One shared need: the right leadership to execute on strategy.
Private Equity Firms
Leadership teams built to drive value creation and execute on the exit thesis. We place executives who professionalize operations, build repeatable revenue engines, and communicate credibly at board level.
- Portfolio company C-suite placement
- Post-acquisition leadership upgrades
- Revenue and operational leaders for add-on integration
- Board-ready CFOs and CROs for exit preparation
Growth-Stage CEOs & Founders
Build the leadership bench that lets you step back from daily operations. We find executives who create systems, not just results, positioning your company for its next chapter.
- COOs to systematize and scale operations
- CFOs to professionalize financials
- CROs to build founder-independent revenue
- Succession planning hires for owner exit readiness
Enterprise & Mid-Market HR
Supplement internal recruiting with specialized retained search for the hires that cannot miss. When the role is too senior, too sensitive, or too critical for an internal process alone, Artemis steps in.
- Confidential C-suite and VP searches
- Specialized functional leaders (IT, Legal, HR)
- High-stakes turnaround and transformation hires
- Cross-industry executive talent sourcing
Our Process
Five Steps from Kickoff to Confident Hire
A structured, transparent methodology built for precision. You know exactly where your search stands at every stage.
Discovery & Alignment
Deep-dive into your business goals, culture, team dynamics, and what success looks like in 90 days. This is a strategic briefing, not a job order intake.
→Talent Mapping & Sourcing
Custom talent map built around target competencies, compensation benchmarks, and timeline. We activate proprietary sourcing channels plus warm referral networks.
→Evaluate & Shortlist
Multi-layer assessment: behavioral interviews, leadership evaluation, and cultural calibration. You receive 2-5 fully vetted candidates, not a stack of resumes.
→Select & Close
We manage the interview process, coordinate stakeholder feedback, facilitate offer negotiation, and ensure a clean, competitive close.
→Onboard & Guarantee
90-day post-placement check-ins with both client and candidate ensure a strong start. Backed by our placement guarantee for complete confidence.
What We Evaluate
A.I. Means Actually Interviewed. Here Is What That Looks Like.
Every candidate Artemis presents has been through a rigorous, multi-dimensional evaluation. We do not scrape databases or forward LinkedIn profiles. We personally interview every candidate, assess their leadership behaviors, and calibrate for your specific environment.
The question is not just "Where have they worked?" It is "What have they built? How did they build it? And can they do it again in your context?"
"Past success does not guarantee future fit. We dig into the how, the conditions, and the adaptability."
Behavioral Assessment
Proprietary evaluation of decision-making patterns, leadership style, and stress response. How they lead, not just what they have led.
Cultural Calibration
Team chemistry, communication style, values alignment, and organizational pace. Fit determines whether they stay.
Track Record Verification
Triangulated references beyond the provided list. We ask the question others will not: what would make them more effective?
Context Translation
Can they replicate success in your specific environment? We assess adaptability across industry, scale, pace, and ownership structure.
Implementation Proof
Walk us through the last broken process you inherited and fixed. We screen for operators who build systems, not just strategies.
Compensation Intelligence
Real-time market benchmarking ensures competitive offers that close. No surprises at the offer stage.
Roles We Place
From the Boardroom to Critical Line Functions
High-impact leadership talent across every core discipline. These are the hires that move the needle.
C-Suite & Executive
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
Senior Leadership
- VP / Directors of Sales
- VP / Directors of Operations
- VP / Directors of Product
- Engineering & Project Management
- Program Directors & PMO Heads
- General Managers
- Division Presidents
Functional Leaders
- Human Resources (CHRO, HRBP, TA)
- Controllers & FP&A
- Treasury & Risk Management
- IT & Cybersecurity Leaders
- Legal & Compliance Officers
- Professional Executive Assistants
- Supply Chain & Logistics
Industry Expertise
Deep Search Experience Across 12 Sectors
We understand the leadership nuances, compensation norms, and competitive dynamics that define success in each industry.
Executive Showcase
Your Next Great Leader May Already Be Waiting
Not every hire requires a full retained search. The Executive Showcase connects employers with pre-vetted, Actually Interviewed executive talent who are ready for their next chapter. Browse anonymized leadership profiles, view strategic roles, and engage with proven leaders before committing to a search engagement.
- Pre-vetted executives with verified track records of implementation
- Anonymized profiles protect candidate confidentiality until mutual interest
- Reduced engagement fees compared to full retained search
- Same rigorous behavioral and cultural assessment standards
Pre-Vetted Talent
Actually Interviewed, not scraped from a database
Confidential Access
Anonymized until both sides confirm interest
Cultural Calibration
Leadership style and team chemistry assessed upfront
Faster Engagement
Connect with ready candidates without a full search
Client Impact
"Artemis didn't just fill a role. They found us a leader who transformed how our entire division operates. Eighteen months later, retention is up and revenue has followed."
Chief Executive Officer, PE-Backed Portfolio Company
Frequently Asked Questions
Executive Search Questions, Answered
In a retained search, Artemis works as your exclusive partner on the engagement with a structured fee. This gives us the bandwidth to conduct a thorough, confidential search rather than racing to submit candidates. You get deeper vetting, stronger shortlists, and our full commitment from day one. Contingency firms are paid only if they place someone, which incentivizes speed over precision. For senior and executive roles, retained search consistently delivers better outcomes.
Most clients receive an initial shortlist within 48 hours of kickoff, drawn from our existing network and active talent relationships. The full vetted slate (2-5 candidates) typically arrives within 2-3 weeks depending on role complexity. We provide weekly progress updates so you always know where the search stands.
Every retained search engagement includes post-placement check-ins with both client and candidate throughout the first 90 days. If the placement does not work out within that period for any reason, Artemis will re-open the search at no additional professional fee. We invest in every hire because our reputation depends on long-term success, not short-term placement volume.
A.I. at Artemis stands for Actually Interviewed. Every candidate we present has been personally interviewed by our team through a multi-layer process that includes behavioral assessment, leadership evaluation, and cultural calibration. We never scrape databases, forward unvetted LinkedIn profiles, or send bulk resumes. When you see a candidate from Artemis, we have already done the work to confirm they are qualified, interested, and a potential fit for your specific environment.
We place C-suite, VP, and director-level leaders across 12 industries including private equity, healthcare, technology, finance, construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, legal, marketing, and renewable energy. Roles include CEO, CFO, COO, CIO, CMO, CTO, CRO, as well as senior functional leaders in HR, engineering, project management, accounting, IT, legal, and executive administration.
Three things set us apart. First, every candidate is Actually Interviewed through our proprietary behavioral and cultural assessment, not database-sourced. Second, you work with one dedicated search partner from kickoff through onboarding with no handoffs. Third, we offer integrated leadership development through our E•L•E•V•A•T•E Coaching Model, meaning we do not just place leaders, we help them and your organization succeed after the hire. Our 94% two-year placement success rate reflects this comprehensive approach.
Start Your Search
The Right Leader Changes Everything.
Your next executive hire is too important for a stack of resumes and a prayer. Start with a conversation. No obligations. Just clarity on what the right leader looks like for your specific situation.