Frequently Asked Questions

Recruiting, Retaining, and Transforming Talent for Exponential Business Growth

What is retained executive search?

Retained executive search is a dedicated recruiting partnership used to identify, evaluate, and secure senior leaders for critical roles. In a retained search, the client works with one search firm on an exclusive basis, and the search firm commits time, research, outreach, candidate evaluation, and advisory support throughout the full process.

Strategic Talent Partners works exclusively on a retained basis because leadership hiring requires deep understanding of the client’s business, culture, core values, goals, and future leadership needs. STP’s retained approach is highly personal, deeply strategic, and focused on long-term fit.

Keystone Executive Search and CorTalent To Strategic Talent Partners
Keystone Executive Search and CorTalent To Strategic Talent Partners
Strategic Talent Partners, executive recruitment

Announcement

In April 2024, CorTalent and KeyStone Executive Search joined forces to become Strategic Talent Partners, ushering in the future of Executive Search and Leadership Solutions. We were thrilled to announce this merger, which unites more than 250 years of collective experience in delivering positive client outcomes, fostering collaborative partnerships, and living our shared belief that your success comes from hiring and retaining the right leadership talent.

What does this mean for you? You’re still working with the same team you’ve trusted for years—now with even deeper expertise in:

  • Executive Retained Search: CEO transition and board searches, C-suite searches, and functional leadership searches

  • Leadership Solutions: talent strategies and succession planning, leadership assessments; leadership workshops and programs