Keller Executive Search Case Studies
We are pleased to showcase placements that exemplify our passion for search.
- Physician Group Practice
- Industrial Services
- Waste Management
- Mission Critical Construction
- Laboratory Automation
- Workplace Technology
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Online Marketplace
- Disability Services
- Public Contracting
- Government Technology
- Automotive Logistics
- Healthcare
- Property Development
- Unmanned Aerial Systems
- Defense Technology
- Commercial Vehicle Components
- Automotive
- Food Service
- Corporate Catering
- Oil and Gas
- Public Sector
- Specialty Insurance
- Outdoor Living
- Building Products
- Paper and Packaging Distribution
- Defense Manufacturing
- Aerospace
- Food Manufacturing
- Professional Engineering Services
- Clean Energy
- Consumer Products
- Arts & Culture
- Wealth Management
- Creative Advertising
- Wildlife Attractions
- UAV Software Specialist
- Photogrammetry
- Facilities Technology
- SaaS
- Technology
- Engineering
- Nonprofit
- Commercial Cleaning
- Consumer Electronics
- Real Estate
- Infrastructure
- Entertainment Development
- Financial Services
- Energy
- Travel
- Defense
- Legal Services
- eCommerce
- Transportation & Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Medical Technology
- Government
- Education
- Construction
- Healthcare Services
- Food & Beverage
- Cargo Securement
- Environmental Consulting
- Government Affairs
- Political Consulting
- Distribution Transformers
- Energy Infrastructure
- Hygiene Manufacturing
- Personal Care
- Adventure Parks
- Leisure
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical
- Family Office
- Temporary Surveillance
- Security Technology
- Government Services
- Public Libraries
- Private Boarding Schools
- International Education
- Land Development
- Specialty Foods
- Chief People Officer
- Senior Government Proposal Manager
- VP of Business Development
- VP of Operations
- Director of Innovation and Engineering
- Director of Business Development
- General Manager LATAM
- US Sales Manager
- Geological Services
- Head of Human Resources
- Principal Geologist
- Executive Assistant
- Compensation Manager
- Director - Global Talent
- Director of NA Human Resources
- Country Manager
- General Manager
- Managing Director
- Assistant Director - Cultural Programs
- Vice President of Risk Management
- Head of Builder Sales
- Maintenance Coordinator
- Finance Director
- Controller
- Office Manager
- VP of Modular Execution
- Business Support Manager
- Commercial Director
- Associate Financial Advisor
- Account Director
- Strategic Growth Marketing
- Regional Sales Manager
- Sales Executive
- Group General Manager
- Vice President of Talent Acquisition
- Head of Operations
- HR and Finance Director Americas
- Operations Leader
- VP of Engineering
- Area Manager
- People Experience Partner
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Integrator CEO
- Accounting Manager
- Director of Accounting
- Operations Manager
- Senior HR Leader
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Director of Finance
- Director of Operations
- Sales Manager
- HR Manager
- VP of B2B Sales
- Supply Chain and Inventory Manager
- HR Manager Belgium
- Director of Information Technology
- Head of School
- Director of Human Resources
- International Sales Representative
- Head of Recruitment
- Senior Operations & Advocacy Leader
- Head of Sales
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
- Financial Controller
- Head of CFO Services and Senior Relationship Manager
- Director of Production Sales
- VP of Building Operations
- Director of e-Commerce
- Director of Software Engineering
- Employee Benefits Producer
- Director of Purchasing
Replacing A CEO Who Had Been In The Position For 25 Years
The candidate asked for the low end of the salary range and the offer was in that range. It is confirmed that the new CEO will be starting in August and will pop in to see how the business is running while finishing off their current job. Background and social media screening was conducted and cleared before the appointment was confirmed. The CEO reports directly to the Board and will have reporting lines from operations leaders across several subsidiaries. The appointment was made through the exclusive engagement with Keller Executive Search.
Dedicated Commercial Leadership with The Patience and Experience Needed To Drive Growth
The appointment comes after a process including several candidates and two rounds of senior level interviews. The offer was made and accepted in a relatively short period of time after the final interview. Background checks were clean and first-day check-ins confirmed the new Sales Manager was on board. He joined a 10-person Houston team with an established oil and gas customer base and a mandate to grow it. The appointment was made at a 24% fee under the exclusive engagement with Keller Executive Search.
Recruiting a New Principal Geologist and Geological Services Manager Following an Important Conversation
She signed the offer and was confirmed for May 19. Her first week was at a groundwater remediation course in Las Vegas, something that happens only once a year. The client set it up specifically to give her the right grounding before she took on live projects. She arrived at the firm’s Montrose office for the first time on June 2. The appointment was made under exclusive engagement with Keller Executive Search.
Executive Assistant and Operations Manager for a DC Consulting Firm
The first position to be filled was the Executive Assistant, who started as a contractor in April. Following the first interview, the Chairman’s feedback was straightforward: he was impressed and wanted to move to an offer. That placement led directly to the Operations Manager role which the Chairman opened up shortly afterwards. The incoming Operations Manager has hands-on experience managing lobbying and government relations teams at both state and federal levels. Both appointments were made under exclusive engagement of Keller Executive Search.
Two Sales Managers for a Distribution Transformer Manufacturer in Belgium and France
Both posts were filled. The Belgian Sales Manager joined on 18 August, bringing existing customer relationships and transformer sector knowledge to a territory which had not been covered by a dedicated Sales Manager since the previous incumbent’s retirement. After the onsite evaluation and action plan stage, the French Sales Manager was confirmed, the offer was signed, and the background checks are in progress. Both appointments were completed under sole engagement with Keller Executive Search.
Building the HR Function Before the Company Outgrows Itself
All three positions were filled within a seven-month recruitment process. The Director of Global Talent was appointed at a base of $165,000 on 22 May 2025. The timeline was pushed out as the first confirmed appointment pulled out and a restart was needed. The Director of NA Human Resources commenced on 22 September 2025. The appointment of the Global Compensation Systems and Analytics Manager completed the full brief, with all three searches completed under Keller Executive Search’s exclusive engagement. The effort involved three active senior searches, all at the same time, two of which required designing the role rather than replicating a predecessor, and one of which required a complete restart after a signed offer fell through. The three roles were confirmed in one engagement period.