Slayton Search Partners Named to Forbes’ Best Executive Recruiting Firms List for 2025

Slayton ranks in the top 50 of America’s top executive search firms in prestigious annual ranking.

Slayton Search Partners, a respected leader in retained executive search, is proud to announce its recognition in the top 50 of Forbes’ list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms for 2025.

The annual list, compiled by Forbes in partnership with market research firm Statista, evaluates firms that specialize in filling positions with salaries of at least $100,000. This year’s rankings were based on surveys of more than 16,700 participants—including recruiters, HR managers, hiring managers, and recent job candidates—conducted between November 2024 and January 2025.

“Being recognized on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms for the third consecutive year is a tremendous honor,” said Richard Slayton, Managing Partner and CEO of Slayton Search Partners. “This recognition reflects our continued commitment to excellence in connecting top executive talent with leading organizations during a time when visionary leadership is more critical than ever. We are grateful to our clients and candidates for their continued trust and partnership.”

In an era marked by economic uncertainty, political complexities, and rapid technological advancement, the role of executive search partners has become increasingly vital. Organizations rely on firms like Slayton Search Partners to identify and secure leaders who possess the vision, emotional intelligence, and accountability needed to navigate today’s complex business landscape.

Slayton Search Partners continues to distinguish itself through its focused approach to executive search across multiple industry verticals, including consumer, distribution, financial, industrial, insurance, private equity, and retail sectors. The firm’s expertise spans key leadership functions from CEO and P&L roles to specialized areas such as diversity, finance, human resources, marketing and sales, and technology.

About Slayton Search Partners

Slayton Search Partners is a top retained executive search firm, serving some of North America’s most recognized companies for 40 years. By focusing on a structure that balances the size needed to do the job with the size needed to deliver personal attention and service, Slayton avoids restrictions that limit traditional search firms. This helps transform the relationships with our clients into opportunities for high-quality solutions.