Thought Leadership for People Leaders
Data-driven insights on executive hiring, compensation trends, cross-border talent strategy, and leadership — from practitioners who've completed thousands of C-suite searches.
2026 U.S.-China Cross-Border Executive Hiring Trends
An analysis of C-suite hiring patterns across U.S.-China corridors: which functions are in highest demand, how compensation is evolving, and what the geopolitical landscape means for talent mobility in 2026-2027.
Executive Compensation Benchmark: Technology Sector 2026
Base salary, bonus, and equity benchmarks for CTO, VP Engineering, Chief Data Scientist, and CPO roles across Series-B through public companies. Data from 120+ completed searches in the last 18 months.
2026 U.S.-China Cross-Border Executive Hiring Trends
An analysis of C-suite hiring patterns across U.S.-China corridors: which functions are in highest demand, how compensation is evolving, and what the geopolitical landscape means for talent mobility in 2026-2027.
Executive Compensation Benchmark: Technology Sector 2026
Base salary, bonus, and equity benchmarks for CTO, VP Engineering, Chief Data Scientist, and CPO roles across Series-B through public companies. Data from 120+ completed searches in the last 18 months.
The Board's Guide to CEO Succession Planning
A practical framework for boards and nominating committees: when to start succession planning, how to balance internal vs. external candidates, and the 5 most common mistakes boards make in CEO transitions.
How to Build a Global Leadership Team from Scratch
Lessons from 15+ cross-border leadership build-outs: sequencing hires, balancing local vs. expat leaders, compensation parity across markets, and the cultural integration playbook that actually works.
CFO Hiring in Regulated Cross-Border Markets
An anonymized deep-dive into a dual-jurisdiction (SEC + FCA) CFO search: how we mapped candidates globally, assessed regulatory competency, and closed a placement that has since led two funding rounds.
The Real Cost of a Mis-Hired Executive
Quantifying the financial and organizational cost of executive mis-hires. Based on our data: why retained search, while more expensive upfront, produces a 3x lower failure rate than contingent or internal recruitment for C-suite roles.
Practical Tools for Hiring Leaders
2026 Global Executive Compensation Guide
Comprehensive compensation data across 8 functions and 5 markets. 45 pages. Updated Q2 2026.
Cross-Border Hiring Compliance Checklist
Legal entity, visa, tax, and employment law checklist for hiring executives across U.S., China, UK, Singapore, and Germany.
Executive Interview Assessment Template
The competency-based interview framework our partners use. 12 dimensions, behavioral anchors, scoring rubric.