We provide the level of expertise, reach and depth found in larger search firms, but with a more personal approach.
About The Ward Group
Executive Search Firm
For nearly 30 years, we have prided ourselves on delivering outstanding results with an innovative approach rooted in old-fashioned values: listening more than talking, investing in relationships rather than merely transacting, respecting the personal attributes of clients and candidates, and viewing our role as being in both the recruiting and retention business.
Our unique ability to determine the right fit from a credentials, culture, and chemistry standpoint is why clients hire us.
We have conducted successful searches in both the private and not-for-profit sectors. Building on our philosophy of designing a retention-focused search firm, we treat each engagement as unique and assess candidates not only on the basis of credentials but with significant emphasis on alignment with the values of our clients. By taking the time to understand clients' long-term goals and unique value systems, we are often retained to build teams, incorporating a higher level of sensitivity and analysis than merely completing assignments.
We are retained for executive-level searches to satisfy specific needs within an organization, such as:
Enhancing the senior management team
Helping achieve their next level of growth
Managing transition effectively
Whereas our initial business focused on consumer packaged goods companies and advertising agencies, our client base has significantly expanded into financial services, healthcare, technology, professional services, and higher education, among others. Our corporate clients cover a broad array of industries that include Fortune 500 companies, as well as emerging enterprises. In our higher education and not-for-profit practice, our clients are seeking talent in marketing and other functional areas.
As our approach to Executive Search brought us deeper into our clients’ business, many clients sought our counsel to help them re-evaluate their organization in terms of its structure, business process, and people. As a result, our Organization Consulting practice was developed to help clients grow their businesses in a more strategic manner.
We have been and continue to be committed to advancing our diversity and inclusion efforts for both our clients and candidates and we are very proud of our impact to date. This is and will continue to be central to our approach for every search we embark upon.
The Ward Group currently has offices in the Boston and New York area with clients across the country.