The leading executive search firm for diverse talent.

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In today’s recruiting market, there is a war for diverse talent. You need the right executive search partner to win.

Recruiting diverse talent isn’t easy. We know. We’ve been doing this for over 25 years.

You’re seeking innovative ideas from diverse leaders. You want your employee population to mirror the markets you serve. And you’re tired of the excuses about the lack of diverse talent for your critical leadership hires. We’re here to help.

We’ve recruited diverse talent for the world’s most forward-thinking companies and the most impactful nonprofit organizations.

paypal

twilio

tapestry

freddiemac

sweedish

NSBE

AMA

peloton

Ben & Jerry's

NYT

Mercury Fund

seattle mariners

Yum! Brands

The St. James

Planned Parenthood Association of America

Hasbro

Zendesk

What our clients are saying

“We were extraordinarily impressed at the quality of the candidates that Protégé delivered. They were an excellent partner for this mission critical hire.”

Matthew McCarthy - CEO of Ben & Jerry’s

“We selected Protégé Search because of their ability to partner with us on a search of this magnitude for our organization and wider community. Protégé collaborated with us to develop a truly inclusive search process rooted in our values. They coached us, brought forward impressive candidates, and helped us manage through complexity. Across the board, Protégé delivered. Our organization is stronger today because of Protégé’s partnership.”

Jeff Raikes - SEATTLE MARINERS PARTNERSHIP, BOARD MEMBER, AND SEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIR

“We knew we would get some interesting profiles for this role, but Rory and Jin really expanded our perspective about the market. They delivered exceptional candidates that we likely would have not considered. Their strategic guidance at every step of the search process was invaluable.”

Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America

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We can find outstanding diverse talent for every leadership role at your organization.

As your search partner, we help your organization authentically connect with diverse leaders who are in high demand.

We’ve helped the most innovative companies, the most disruptive startups, and the most impactful nonprofit organizations recruit exceptional diverse candidates.

We will help you win the war for diverse talent.

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Protégé Search produces and publishes Protégé Podcast, an archive of 200+ episodes focused on the careers journeys of leaders of color. Get an insider’s perspective on career profiles of leaders such as former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick, former White House aide Valerie Jarrett, tech executives, board members and other dynamic leaders of color.