Outperforming the Giants: What’s Changing in Executive Search

Over the past 6 months, we’ve had the opportunity to partner with incredible organizations on executive placements that are shaping the future of their leadership teams. In several of these searches, we were fortunate to be selected over long-established firms like Boyden and Korn Ferry - names we respect deeply for their legacy in the industry. 

So why are companies choosing a boutique partner like Eleven Eleven Talent? 

We believe it comes down to connection, agility, and alignment. 

In the past 12 months alone: 

• 89% of our executive placements came from roles where we were directly benchmarked against larger firms 

• We reduced average time-to-hire by 42% compared to traditional search timelines 

• 100% of our retained executive search clients say they’d work with us again - and many already have. 

• By keeping our partnerships focused, we’re able to customize every search to your unique goals, not a generic formula.

• Our network strength and database reflect 2 decades in the industry. The candidates we have placed trust us for their next move. These are the hidden talent pools you need to tap into.

At the executive level, search isn’t just about finding the most experienced resume. It’s about understanding the DNA of a company, the EQ skills required, and the kind of leader who will help it thrive long term. That’s where we shine, through deep collaboration, an attentive and customized process, and a relentless focus on fit. 

We don’t see ourselves as competitors to the big firms. Instead, we’re offering something different: a more human and responsive search experience that resonates with both clients and candidates. 

As more companies rethink what they need in a search partner, we’re proud to be part of that evolution - not by being louder, but by listening better. 
 

If you’re building out your leadership team and looking for a thoughtful, future-ready approach to executive search, we’d love to have a conversation. You can reach us confidentially at: hello@eleveneleventalent.com