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Top 25 Retained executive recruiters worldwide

Name: Retained executive recruiters worldwide
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Nov 6, 2026 12,718 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 12,718 company matches for retained executive recruiters worldwide as of November 2026 and tracks 164,901 professional contacts across them, including 33,366 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and London the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for retained executive recruiters worldwide, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed November 6, 2026. Country and city lists for retained executive recruiters follow the table.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact Recorded Nov 6, 2026 How this list was built

12,718Companies

164,901Contacts tracked

33,366Verified emails

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The 25 largest retained executive recruiters worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 12,718 company matches for retained executive recruiters worldwide, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Nov 6, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#	Company	RevenueBase SmartSearch	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	ABC Consultants	Exact match	New Delhi, IndiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	n/a	11,488 contacts →
	Exact match “ABC Consultants is India’s leading executive search and talent advisory firm.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	Heidrick & Struggles	Exact match	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,864 contacts →
	Exact match “Heidrick & Struggles is the premier provider of executive search, corporate culture and leadership consulting services.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	Spencer Stuart	Exact match	Chicago, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,333 contacts →
	Exact match Recorded description not available. Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	Freiberuflich Tätig	Exact match	Pluederhausen, GermanyHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	n/a	2,749 contacts →
	Exact match “Consulting Personalberatung Revision” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	Live Connections	Exact match	Chennai, IndiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	1,501 contacts →
	Exact match “LIVE CONNECTIONS is a Search & Recruitment Organization that specializes in finding and placing professionals across all sectors.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	True Search	Exact match	Philadelphia, DC, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	904 contacts →
	Exact match “True is modernizing executive hiring by combining global search expertise with the True AI Capability Index™, the industry’s only methodology for assessing candidate adaptability…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	Stanton Chase Executive Search & Leadership Consultants	Exact match	Austin, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	799 contacts →
	Exact match “Great organizations need exceptional leaders.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	CGL Consulting Co., LTD	Exact match	Shanghai, ChinaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	780 contacts →
	Exact match “Dezhu Group’s core business is international, high-end talent search (CGL).” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	Merrin & Associates	Exact match	Banglore, IndiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	n/a	759 contacts →
	Exact match “Merrin & Associates was founded in 1995.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	Solomon Page	Exact match	New York, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	749 contacts →
	Exact match “Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a leading staffing and executive search firm headquartered in New York City with offices across the United States.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	DHR Global	Exact match	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	728 contacts →
	Exact match “For more than 35 years, DHR has been a leading provider of executive search, leadership consulting and emerging leader search solutions, serving more than 60 markets around the…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	BO LE Associates	Exact match	Shanghai, ChinaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	724 contacts →
	Exact match “Established since 1996, Bó Lè offers executive search and consulting expertise aligning with our clients’ growing demand for talented human resources.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	ZRG	Exact match	Rochelle Park, NJ, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	655 contacts →
	Exact match “ZRG is a global talent advisory firm that is changing the way companies hire and manage talent.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	Mercuri Urval	Exact match	Stockholm, SwedenHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	600 contacts →
	Exact match “MU is a science-based global Leadership Acquisition and Advisory firm.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	Pedersen & Partners	Exact match	Amsterdam, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	570 contacts →
	Exact match “Pedersen & Partners is a leading global Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	Acme Services	Exact match	Mumbai, IndiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	564 contacts →
	Exact match “We have a huge experience in recruitment for almost every industry from accounting to automobiles and from manufacturing to healthcare and IT.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	jja.co	Exact match	Beverly Hills, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	n/a	495 contacts →
	Exact match “JJA is a team of executive headhunters specializing in swift, discreet, drama-free placements across the innovation economy.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	Page Executive	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	5,001-10,000	486 contacts →
	Exact match “Page Executive is a global leader in executive search and senior leadership recruitment.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	Transearch	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	477 contacts →
	Exact match “TRANSEARCH International is a global executive search and leadership consulting organisation.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	GRS	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	51-200	459 contacts →
	Exact match “The GRS Group is an international executive search consultancy whose services include retained search, contingency search, advertised selection and interim solutions.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	Career Group	Exact match	Los Angeles, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	51-200	443 contacts →
	Exact match “Career Group is a widely recognized name in corporate and administrative recruitment.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	ABC Recruitment Services, UAE Arabian Business Center For Recruitment & Outsourcing Services	Exact match	Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	410 contacts →
	Exact match “Leading Professional Recruitment and Outsourcing Services established in 1979, with its first office in Abu Dhabi.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	Century Group	Exact match	El Segundo, CO, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	51-200	381 contacts →
	Exact match “Century Group is an executive recruiting and professional staffing firm providing top-tier accounting, finance and human resources talent to start-up, mid-market and Fortune 500…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	PSD Group	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	51-200	376 contacts →
	Exact match “PSD is a leading international executive recruitment consultancy, specialising in executive, management and board level recruitment with over 35 years of experience.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	Black Turtle	Exact match	Washington Dc/ Mumbai/singapore/manila/toronto, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	375 contacts →
	Exact match “Only Leaders Can Identify Leaders At BLACK TURTLE, this isn't just our tagline-it's the principle that has established us as the undisputed leader in global talent solutions.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase

RevenueBase SmartSearch

Describe a niche business in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch compares the meaning of your description with company business descriptions compiled in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit.

This list uses Exact for “retained executive recruiters”. Each Exact match badge shows membership in that saved search; it is not an individual similarity score or a service-quality rating. Recorded descriptions are shown where available.

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Retained executive recruiters worldwide at a glance

As of Nov 6, 2026

20.2%Verified-email coverage

13.0Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

5.4%Largest-city concentration · London

Nov 6, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

8,559

11-50

3,289

51-200

619

201-500

122

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

10001+

Email recency is reported on each country list linked below.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
Coverage: Every country. Country and city lists for retained executive recruiters are linked below.
What qualifies: Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “retained executive recruiters” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch: Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview: The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality: RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 33,366 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on November 6, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context: Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Retained executive recruiters by location

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Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “retained executive recruiters”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many retained executive recruiters are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 12,718 company matches for retained executive recruiters worldwide as of November 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

ABC Consultants tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which country has the most retained executive recruiters?

The United States leads with 3,685 companies, followed by the United Kingdom (1,189) and India (927). Every retained executive recruiters list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most retained executive recruiters?

London leads with 685 company records, followed by New York (380) and Mumbai (171).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 33,366 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 12,718 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on November 6, 2026.

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RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.