We Start With Where You’re Going
Portage Search Partners is a retained executive search firm built by an operating executive and a career search consultant, so we know both sides of the table. We place executive leaders, full-time, fractional, and interim, by aligning candidates to where a company is actually headed, not just the job description. Every search runs on a transparent, milestone-based process, including a proprietary assessment that checks fit across culture, team, and the client's real needs — not just a resume match. Let us help you and your team navigate through today’s hiring challenges to the open waters beyond.
Your Heading Matters
Most senior level searches start with a job description. That imposes a lot of assumptions and biases to the search process. Instead, we take the time at the beginning to understand your business, your goals, your culture, and what success looks like for the company once the new role has been filled and is in seat for a while.
In other words, we make sure we understand your heading and trajectory. The result of that is a more in-depth, nuanced, and complete view into the type of person needed to join the team, drive future outcomes, and be culturally additive. Learn More
"We partnered together several times and Matt is terrifically strategic from the onset, clear when setting expectations for the role, engaging throughout the search, and confident when finding candidates aligned with the position and the company. His successful placement results are outstanding!"
- Julie, Executive and Operational Consultant
Executive Perspective. Search Expertise.
Portage Search Partners was built by an experienced operating executive and a tenured executive search consultant. We know what it’s like to be in your shoes. We know what it’s like to be the new hire and the hiring firm. We’ve led teams, been accountable for tough decisions, and been responsible to navigate change. That perspective shapes every search, every client interaction, and every successful outcome. Learn More
"What stood out working alongside Greg was his ability to run today's business while never losing sight of tomorrow's. He builds teams that deliver in the moment but are also built to scale and he is comfortable making the tough calls to get there."
- David, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Built From Scratch. Every Time.
We work with you to identify the leadership your business needs now to get where you want to go. There is no pre-existing candidate database of executives to call upon limiting our focus. Following the discovery process, including our unique fit assessments taken by both clients and candidates, we move into mapping the market, market leaders, and potential executive candidates to join your firm.
We then thoroughly evaluate all candidates before bringing back the best fit options. Our job doesn’t end there. We then work hand in hand with you and the candidate through through your interviews, offer, acceptance, on boarding, and beyond. Ensuring a successful launch.
From executive leadership to fractional roles, every search is built from scratch but follows a trusted process to ensure the best outcome. Learn More
