Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Retained Executive Search for Tech Industry Leaders
Austin-McGregor is a boutique retained executive search firm that has specialized in serving venture capital and private equity-backed growth companies since 1987. Our firm combines deep industry expertise with a partner-driven approach to deliver world-class leadership teams for technology-focused organizations at all stages of development. With a proven track record of 99%+ successful placements and an average completion time of 65 days, we prioritize collaboration, transparency, and accountability throughout our search process.Our team personally executes every engagement from initial consultation through candidate negotiation, leveraging an extensive network of transformative talent and original market research to identify high-impact executives. We maintain long-term relationships with clients and candidates through our commitment to results-driven service, evidenced by our 35-year history of referral-based business and a 365-day placement guarantee.
Services
Executive Search
Leadership Team Building
Talent Acquisition
Market Research
Candidate Negotiation
Placement Guarantee
Post-Placement Support
Industry Networking
Opportunity Assessment
Search Process Management
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in executive search for growth-stage tech companies
- Our 99%+ success rate reflects proven placement effectiveness
- Partner-driven engagements ensure direct, accountable leadership throughout the search
- We guarantee replacement candidates if placements leave within 365 days
- Extensive network spans both established executives and emerging industry disruptors
Services
Executive Search
Our retained executive search service identifies high-impact leaders for technology companies. We conduct comprehensive market research and direct outreach to secure candidates who align with client growth objectives. Our process ensures access to both established executives and emerging industry disruptors.
Talent Acquisition
We specialize in placing transformative talent within VC/PE-backed growth companies. Our approach combines network expertise with original research to identify candidates who drive organizational success. Services include opportunity assessment documents and candidate negotiation support.
Placement Guarantee
Our 365-day placement guarantee ensures client confidence in every hire. If a candidate leaves within the first year, we provide a replacement search at no additional cost. This commitment reflects our confidence in candidate quality and long-term fit.
Market Research
We conduct original market research for every engagement, mapping talent landscapes and identifying emerging leaders. This approach ensures comprehensive candidate coverage beyond existing networks, focusing on both current industry leaders and future disruptors.
Post-Placement Support
Our commitment extends beyond placement through ongoing support for both clients and new hires. We monitor integration progress and provide follow-up services to ensure successful long-term tenure, reinforcing our 99%+ retention record.
Questions
What industries does Austin McGregor specialize in?
We focus exclusively on the technology industry, serving companies from early-stage startups to growth-phase disruptors backed by VC/PE firms.
What is your placement success rate?
Our proven search model delivers a 99%+ success rate with an average time-to-completion of 65 days for executive placements.
How does your search process work?
Our partner-led approach includes market research, candidate vetting, negotiation, and post-placement follow-up, with all communications handled directly by senior partners.
Do you guarantee your placements?
Yes, we guarantee all placements for 365 days. If a candidate leaves within this period, we will conduct a replacement search at no additional cost.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate from offices in Dallas (HQ), Austin, Palo Alto, and Chicago, serving clients across North America and globally through our network.
How are fees structured for your services?
We use a flat-fee engagement model that provides cost certainty, with all pricing details discussed transparently during initial consultations.
