Thomas & Taylor Search Partners built the Eight Gates of Executive Talent Strategy to create a repeatable framework around consequential Executive hiring decisions.

Executive Search 'As It Should Be' = Unlimited Partnership with No Client Risk With over 75 years of combined experience placing Top-Tier Executives—including CEO, CFO, CTO, CHRO, COO, CISO, President, VP, GM, and Board roles—across the Global Defense, Aerospace, Aviation, Space Technology, Energy, and National Security/Cybersecurity markets, we are a Boutique Placement Firm consistently ranked among the Top 3. We specialize in PE/VC-backed customized talent strategies, with a commitment to delivering a precise talent match. 𝟏) 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Achieving a 99% success rate in search fill over two decades, we ensure a reliable and successful partnership. 𝟐) 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: We offer Human Capital Insurance, covering the cost of backfilling roles at zero expense in the event of voluntary or involuntary departures. 𝟑) 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: We work exclusively with only 3 clients at a time, and our Partners personally handle each search without delegation to recruiters. 𝟒) 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Leveraging TTSP's transparent AI data, our average Board or CSuite fill time is under 60 days. The accessibility of our data allows us to swiftly identify Top-Performing Predictive Thought Leaders, eliminating prolonged recruitment timelines. 𝟓) 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Our seasoned assessment experts evaluate and benchmark both your hiring team and the final candidate pool. We ensure deep organizational compatibility, identifying potential team gaps before the successful candidate’s onboarding. 𝟔) 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: You can’t afford a bad hire—and with us, you don’t have to. From search initiation, your team gains access to our proprietary software platform, ensuring seamless collaboration up to six months post-onboarding of the candidate.