Company lists · Data refreshed November 2026

Top 25 Retained search firms worldwide

Name: Retained search firms worldwide
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Nov 6, 2026 38,520 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 38,520 company matches for retained search firms worldwide as of November 2026 and tracks 515,790 professional contacts across them, including 94,342 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and London the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for retained search firms 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 search firms 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

38,520Companies

515,790Contacts tracked

94,342Verified emails

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The 25 largest retained search firms worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 38,520 company matches for retained search firms 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	Robert Half	Exact match	Menlo Park, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	10001+	28,157 contacts →
	Exact match “At Robert Half, we prioritize your security-if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to All Robert Half recruiters…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	HAYS	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	5,001-10,000	24,348 contacts →
	Exact match “At Hays, we believe that the right job can transform a person's life - and the right person can transform a business.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	Michael Page	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	5,001-10,000	12,518 contacts →
	Exact match “We help organisations find and develop the talent that matters most.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	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
5	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
6	JAC Recruitment	Exact match	Chiyoda-ku, JapanHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,590 contacts →
	Exact match “With a legacy of over 50 years, we are not just a recruitment consultancy; we are the bridge that connects businesses with exceptional talent, fostering growth and innovation…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	Beacon Hill	Exact match	Boston, OH, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,512 contacts →
	Exact match “Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	Randstad India	Exact match	Chennai, IndiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,467 contacts →
	Exact match “Randstad is the world’s largest talent company and a partner of choice to clients.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	Egon Zehnder	Exact match	Zurich, SwitzerlandHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,404 contacts →
	Exact match “Egon Zehnder is the world’s preeminent leadership advisory firm.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	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
11	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
12	Remedy Intelligent Staffing	Exact match	Atlanta, GA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	10001+	2,182 contacts →
	Exact match “Remedy Intelligent Staffing is a nationwide professional staffing organization with more than 50 years of recruiting and selection expertise to match job candidates with positions…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	Antal International	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,133 contacts →
	Exact match “Antal International is a global executive search organisation with over 130 offices in more than 30 countries.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	Morgan Mckinley	Exact match	Cork, IrelandHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,554 contacts →
	Exact match “Morgan McKinley is a global talent services expert, offering the full spectrum of solutions to meet both employers’ and jobseekers’ needs.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	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
16	Pagegroup	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	5,001-10,000	1,406 contacts →
	Exact match “Michael Page, Page Personnel, Page Executive and Page Outsourcing are all part of PageGroup.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	Brook Street	Exact match	Uxbridge, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	1,368 contacts →
	Exact match “For 75 years, the middle is where we've worked best.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	Spectrum Talent Management	Exact match	Noida, IndiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	5,001-10,000	1,253 contacts →
	Exact match “Committed to establishing and maintaining a positive difference in your staffing needs.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	Covenant Consultants	Exact match	Chennai, IndiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	1,071 contacts →
	Exact match “Covenant Consultants is a premier recruitment firm with over 22 years of excellence in talent acquisition, placing candidates across 71+ industries.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	Boyden	Exact match	Tarrytown, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,051 contacts →
	Exact match “Transforming today’s organisations with tomorrow’s leaders.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	Accounting & Finance Professionals	Exact match	Phoenix, AZ, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	n/a	1,024 contacts →
	Exact match “With over a decade of experience, we specialize in Finance, Accounting, Administrative, and Executive staffing markets.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Career Strategies	Exact match	Round Rock, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	n/a	1,019 contacts →
	Exact match “Career Strategies is a full service staffing firm specializing in Property Management, Healthcare and Professional Services recruitment.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	Self Opportunity, INC	Exact match	Lewisville, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	n/a	988 contacts →
	Exact match Recorded description not available. Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Vbeyond Corporation	Exact match	Hillsborough, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	942 contacts →
	Exact match “VBeyond is a Search and HR consulting firm- by the Professionals, for the Professionals and of the Professionals!” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	Nossa Gestão DE Pessoas	Exact match	Curitiba, BrazilHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	5,001-10,000	924 contacts →
	Exact match “Selecionar, contratar e gerir pessoas com liderança, habilidade e sensibilidade.” 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 search firms”. 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 search firms worldwide at a glance

As of Nov 6, 2026

18.3%Verified-email coverage

13.4Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

5.0%Largest-city concentration · London

Nov 6, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

26,293

11-50

9,407

51-200

1,954

201-500

433

501-1,000

149

1,001-5,000

119

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 search firms are linked below.
What qualifies: Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “retained search firms” 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 94,342 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 search firms by location

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Every Retained search firms list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.

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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 search firms”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many retained search firms are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 38,520 company matches for retained search firms 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?

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

Which country has the most retained search firms?

The United States leads with 10,205 companies, followed by the United Kingdom (3,678) and India (3,247). Every retained search firms list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most retained search firms?

London leads with 1913 company records, followed by New York (905) and Paris (534).

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 94,342 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 38,520 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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About this data

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.