Company lists · Data refreshed September 2026

Top 25 Retained search services worldwide

Name: Retained search services worldwide
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 21, 2026 42,366 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 42,366 company matches for retained search services worldwide as of September 2026 and tracks 533,990 professional contacts across them, including 100,423 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and London the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for retained search services 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 September 21, 2026. Country and city lists for retained search services 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 Sep 21, 2026 How this list was built

42,366Companies

533,990Contacts tracked

100,423Verified emails

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The 25 largest retained search services worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 42,366 company matches for retained search services worldwide, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Sep 21, 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 Sep 21, 2026	10001+	25,574 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 · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	ABC Consultants	Exact match	New Delhi, IndiaHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	n/a	10,552 contacts →
	Exact match “ABC Consultants is India’s leading executive search and talent advisory firm.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	Michael Page	Exact match	Addlestone, FranceHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	5,001-10,000	9,475 contacts →
	Exact match “Welcome to the Michael Page global company profile.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	Robert Walters	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	4,423 contacts →
	Exact match “Robert Walters is the world’s most trusted talent solutions business.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	Heidrick & Struggles	Exact match	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,376 contacts →
	Exact match “Heidrick & Struggles is the premier provider of executive search, corporate culture and leadership consulting services.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	Beacon Hill	Exact match	Boston, MA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,238 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 · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	Randstad India	Exact match	Chennai, IndiaHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,145 contacts →
	Exact match “Randstad is the world’s largest talent company and a partner of choice to clients.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	JAC Recruitment	Exact match	Chiyoda-ku, JapanHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,098 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 · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	Spencer Stuart	Exact match	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,889 contacts →
	Exact match Recorded description not available. Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	Freiberuflich Tätig	Exact match	Pluederhausen, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	n/a	2,523 contacts →
	Exact match “Consulting Personalberatung Revision” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	Pagegroup	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	5,001-10,000	2,071 contacts →
	Exact match “Michael Page, Page Personnel, Page Executive and Page Outsourcing are all part of PageGroup.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	Antal International	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,979 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 · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	Addison Group	Exact match	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,840 contacts →
	Exact match “Addison Group provides comprehensive talent solutions and consulting services across diverse practice areas, including Non-Clinical Healthcare, Information Technology (IT), Human…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	YACHT	Exact match	Amsterdam, NetherlandsHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,791 contacts →
	Exact match “Yacht is dé organisatie van en voor professionals.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	SELF	Exact match	Houston, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	n/a	1,431 contacts →
	Exact match “We are a Full Service Solutions Company specializing in placements of professionals in Information Technology, Finance/Accounting, Energy (front, mid and back office)…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	Live Connections	Exact match	Chennai, IndiaHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	501-1,000	1,421 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 · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	Morgan Mckinley	Exact match	Cork, IrelandHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,380 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 · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	ASK Consulting	Exact match	Alpharetta, GA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	501-1,000	1,296 contacts →
	Exact match “ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	Harvey Nash	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	5,001-10,000	1,248 contacts →
	Exact match “We’re Harvey Nash, and we build amazing technology and digital teams.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	Brook Street	Exact match	Uxbridge, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	501-1,000	1,214 contacts →
	Exact match “For 75 years, the middle is where we've worked best.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	Spectrum Talent Management	Exact match	Noida, IndiaHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	5,001-10,000	1,205 contacts →
	Exact match “Committed to establishing and maintaining a positive difference in your staffing needs.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	GSI	Exact match	Tampa, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	n/a	1,183 contacts →
	Exact match “Founded in 1997, GSI specializes in five primary practice areas, Life Sciences (biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biomedical technologies), Medical Device/Capital Equipment…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	Planet Pharma	Exact match	Raleigh, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,088 contacts →
	Exact match “Founded in 2012, Planet Pharma is a global leader in life sciences recruitment and staffing, specializing in Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Device, Labs & Healthcare…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Covenant Consultants	Exact match	Chennai, IndiaHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	501-1,000	1,022 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 · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	Accounting & Finance Professionals	Exact match	Phoenix, AZ, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	n/a	973 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 · Sep 21, 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 services”. 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 services worldwide at a glance

As of Sep 21, 2026

18.8%Verified-email coverage

12.6Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

5.9%Largest-city concentration · London

Sep 21, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

28,315

11-50

10,766

51-200

2,384

201-500

494

501-1,000

172

1,001-5,000

137

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 services are linked below.
What qualifies: Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “retained search services” 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 100,423 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 September 21, 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 services by location

164 lists · largest first

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

How many retained search services are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 42,366 company matches for retained search services worldwide as of September 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 services?

The United States leads with 10,637 companies, followed by the United Kingdom (5,192) and India (3,720). Every retained search services list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most retained search services?

London leads with 2519 company records, followed by New York (841) and Paris (608).

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 100,423 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 42,366 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 September 21, 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.