
A full-service retained executive search and placement firm
Executive Search That Builds Exceptional Leadership
For over 35 years, our executive recruiters have connected organizations across the San Francisco Bay Area and nationwide with transformative C-suite, VP and director-level leaders who drive growth and innovation.
Comprehensive ExecutiveSearch Solutions
From C-suite executives to specialized leadership roles, our executive recruiters provide end-to-end retained search and talent solutions.
Executive Search
C-level and senior executive recruitment across all industries and functions.
Talent Strategy
Strategic consulting on talent acquisition, succession planning, and organizational development.
Interim Staffing
Experienced professionals delivered within days for leadership transitions and critical projects.
Industry ExpertiseAcross Multiple Sectors
Our specialized practice areas combine deep industry expertise with proven search methodologies to deliver leaders who drive transformation and growth.

Banking + Financial Services
Our Banking + Financial Services practice partners with traditional institutions and emerging companies. We understand the regulatory landscape and find executives who combine financial expertise with the vision to navigate evolving markets.
Investment Banking | Wealth Management | Risk Management

Consumer Packaged Goods
Our Consumer Packaged Goods practice represents well-known and emerging brands and clients nationwide. This team works far and deep within an organization, focusing on culture and candidates' long term fit with a company. Handling roles from C-Suite to Plant Managers.
C-Suite | Operations | R&D | Supply Chain | Sales | Marketing | Finance | HR

Healthcare
Our Healthcare practice works with hospitals, biotech companies, and medical device manufacturers nationwide. We specialize in finding clinical and administrative leaders who align with your organization's mission to improve patient outcomes.
Clinical Leadership | Biotech | Medical Devices | Healthcare Administration

Public Sector
We adapt alongside our public sector clients to provide excellent service, helping public entities build exceptional teams to address the needs of their departments and the residents they serve.
Municipal Leadership | Public Administration | Economic Development | Public Health | Infrastructure

Technology
From emerging startups to Fortune 500, we partner with innovative organizations to place exceptional talent from high-impact individual contributors to transformational executives.
Software Engineering | Product Management | Data Science + AI | Cybersecurity

Legal
Our Legal practice partners with organizations across industries to identify General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officers, and senior legal leaders who combine deep legal expertise with strategic business acumen.
General Counsel | Compliance | Regulatory Affairs | Corporate Governance

Interim Staffing Solutions
Need top talent—fast? Our Interim Staffing practice delivers experienced professionals within days, not months. Whether you're navigating leadership transitions, special projects, or critical growth periods, we match vetted experts with organizations needing immediate, high-caliber support.
Executive Interim | Project Leadership | M&A Integration | Parental Leave Coverage | Payroll + EOR Services
Where Our Executive Recruiters Search
Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Berkeley Search Consultants conducts retained executive search assignments nationwide. Explore our executive recruiting coverage by market: