Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Executive Search for Creative Leaders in New York
Michelle Stuhl has been a trusted partner in global executive search for twenty years, specializing in identifying world-class talent for leadership roles in Creative, Design, Digital, Marketing, Merchandising, and Innovation sectors. Our female-owned firm combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, achieving a 60%+ success rate in placing diverse candidates. With a 99% client retention rate, we serve top-tier organizations across sectors, offering strategic talent acquisition and organizational development services.Our team's unique understanding of creative industries enables us to build high-performing teams from the ground up, supported by consulting services that enhance organizational effectiveness. We maintain strong relationships with industry leaders and academic institutions, ensuring access to cutting-edge insights and talent pipelines. Our proven track record includes completing thousands of successful search assignments for Fortune 500 companies, cultural institutions, and innovative startups worldwide.
Services
Executive Search
Leadership Recruitment
DEI Consulting
Talent Development
Organizational Strategy
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of specialized experience in creative industry executive search
- 99% client retention rate with Fortune 500 and cultural institutions
- 60%+ diverse candidate placement success rate
- Proven track record building teams from ground up
- Deep industry connections with academic and professional networks
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search services specialize in identifying top-tier creative leadership talent for C-suite and VP-level positions. We conduct thorough strategic searches for Chief Design Officers, Chief Creative Officers, and other executive roles across multiple industries. Our process combines deep industry knowledge with personalized candidate assessment to ensure perfect matches for our clients' organizational needs.
DEI Consulting
We provide comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consulting services to help organizations build more representative leadership teams. Our approach has resulted in 60%+ successful placements of diverse candidates across thousands of search assignments. We work with clients to develop inclusive hiring practices and organizational structures that reflect modern workforce expectations.
Talent Development
Our talent development services focus on creating high-performing creative teams from the ground up. We help organizations structure their departments, identify key leadership positions, and implement effective talent management strategies. Our expertise spans multiple creative disciplines including design, marketing, and digital innovation sectors.
People
Michelle Stuhl
Founder & CEO
Creative industry expert with 20+ years in executive search. Holds MFA from Rhode Island School of Design. Frequent industry speaker and Forbes contributor. Serves on multiple design advisory boards.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in Creative, Design, Digital, Marketing, Merchandising, and Innovation sectors across both corporate and cultural organizations.
How do you ensure diverse candidate pools?
Our DEI-focused approach has achieved 60%+ diverse candidate placements through targeted outreach and inclusive search methodologies.
What executive roles do you place?
We place C-suite and VP-level leaders including Chief Design Officers, Chief Creative Officers, and VPs of Innovation and Digital Strategy.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we're a global retained search firm serving organizations across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.
