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Hager Executive Search

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About Hager Executive Search

Hager Executive Search is a San Francisco-based retained executive search firm specializing in C-suite and senior leadership hiring for growth-stage and mid-market companies. Founded in 2005, Hager is partner-led from diagnosis through placement. Our Cognitive Search Methodology combines management consulting rigor, executive search expertise, human judgment and AI-powered talent intelligence to identify leaders who can move organizations forward, particularly as AI reshapes how businesses operate.

Company Info

Min project size

$10,000+

Hourly rate

$300+

Employees

2 - 9

Locations

San Francisco,

United States

Founded

2005

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Our Story

Hager Executive Search was founded in San Francisco in 2005 by Rebecca Hager and Greg Lamboy with a simple premise: critical leadership decisions deserve more than a résumé search. The firm was deliberately built as a partner-led alternative to large executive search firms, combining rigorous research and assessment with the senior-level judgment and personal attention of a boutique.Over two decades, Hager has helped growth-stage and midmarket organizations navigate growth, transformation and leadership transitions across industries. The firm has evolved its methodology alongside the changing business environment, most recently incorporating AI-powered talent intelligence into its Cognitive Search Methodology.Today, Hager focuses on identifying the leaders organizations need for what comes next, including executives who can lead teams, adapt functions and make sound decisions as human and AI capabilities increasingly intersect. The firm remains intentionally boutique, with founding partners personally involved from diagnosis through placement.

What Sets Us Apart

Partner-led from diagnosis through placementFounding partners personally lead every executive search.Big 5 strategic rigor with boutique agilityManagement consulting discipline without the layers of a large firm.Cognitive Search MethodologyOrganizational diagnosis, rigorous executive assessment and AI-powered talent intelligence.AI-fluent leadership expertiseWe identify leaders who can manage people, business transformation and the growing intersection of human and AI capabilities.

Meet the Team

Rebecca Hager

Co-Founder & Partner

Greg Lamboy

Co-Founder & Partner

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size

$10,000+

Avg. hourly rate

$300+

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hager Executive Search specialize in?

Hager Executive Search specializes in retained executive search for C-suite and senior leadership roles. We help growth-stage and mid-market organizations recruit CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CROs, CMOs, CHROs and other senior executives. Our Cognitive Search Methodology combines organizational diagnosis, executive assessment, human judgment and AI-powered talent intelligence to identify leaders aligned with the company’s strategy, stage and culture.

What is retained executive search?

Retained executive search is a dedicated, exclusive search process for critical leadership positions. Unlike contingency recruiting, Hager conducts original market research, maps the relevant talent landscape, engages passive executives and provides rigorous assessment and strategic counsel throughout the search. The goal is not simply to find available candidates, but to identify the right leader for the organization’s strategy and next stage of growth.

How does Hager evaluate whether an executive is truly AI-fluent?

Hager evaluates AI fluency as a leadership capability, not a technical skill. We look for executives who understand meaningful AI applications within their function, recognize its limitations and competitive implications, and can translate AI capabilities into practical changes in how teams work. We assess whether leaders can effectively navigate the growing intersection of human and AI capabilities.

Who actually leads my executive search at Hager?

Every Hager executive search is personally led by a founding partner from diagnosis through placement. Clients work directly with Rebecca Hager or Greg Lamboy rather than being handed off to junior recruiters or account managers. This ensures that the people representing your opportunity to senior candidates understand your business, strategy, culture and leadership requirements firsthand.

How long does a typical retained executive search take?

Hager’s average retained executive search is completed in approximately 90 days, with initial candidates typically presented within two to three weeks. Timing varies based on the complexity and seniority of the role, the specificity of the required experience and the available talent pool. We prioritize a thorough, targeted process rather than sacrificing candidate quality to meet an arbitrary deadline.

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Executive Search

75%

Business Consulting

25%

Service Lines & Focus Areas

How this company allocates its work, with the focus areas behind each line.

Executive Search75%

C-Suite Search60%Retained Search30%Board Search10%

Business Consulting25%

Strategy Consulting60%Operations15%Change Management15%Process Improvement10%

Industries Served

Advertising & marketingBusiness servicesConsumer products & serviceseCommerceEducationFinancial servicesGamingInformation technologyMediaNon-profit

Ideal Client

Budget range

$10,001 - $50,000$50,001 - $100,000$100,001 - $250,000Over $250,000

Company size

Small Business (<$10M)Midmarket ($10M - $1B)Enterprise (>$1B)

Industries

Information TechnologyFinancial ServicesBusiness ServicesConsumer Products & ServicesAdvertising & Marketing

Growth-stage and midmarket organizations undergoing significant growth, transformation, leadership transition or AI-driven business change. Ideal clients are CEOs, founders, boards and senior leadership teams seeking retained executive search for C-suite and senior leadership roles, or strategic talent and leadership consulting. Particularly valuable when the organization needs to define the leadership capabilities required for its next stage rather than simply fill an existing job description.

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