Which C-Suite Executive Search Firm Places CEOs, CFOs, and C-Level Leaders Nationwide?

A C-suite executive search firm specializes in sourcing, vetting, and placing senior leaders such as CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and other C-level executives. Unlike general staffing agencies that fill high-volume roles, an executive search firm focuses on identifying candidates with proven strategic leadership, board readiness, and the judgment required to run an organization or major function.

General executive recruiting typically covers director and VP-level hires. C-suite executive search targets the highest level of organizational leadership, requiring a deeper evaluation of strategic vision, financial acumen, board and investor relations experience, and cultural fit at the top of the organization. Frontline runs a dedicated C-suite practice alongside its broader executive search offering.

Frontline places Chief Executive Officers (CEO), Chief Operating Officers (COO), Chief Financial Officers (CFO), Chief Revenue Officers (CRO), Chief Technology Officers (CTO), Chief Information Officers (CIO), Chief Human Resource Officers (CHRO), Chief Human Resource Managers (CHRM), Chief Security Officers (CSO), Chief Green Officers (CGO), Chief Analytics Officers (CAO), Chief Marketing Officers (CMO), Chief Data Officers (CDO), Chief Compliance Officers (CCO), and Chief Sales Officers (CSO).

Every C-suite candidate is evaluated by a dedicated Frontline recruiter on leadership track record, strategic impact, board and stakeholder management experience, and cultural fit, then reference-verified with prior peers, direct reports, and board members where applicable, and benchmarked against current executive compensation data.

The 5-Year Placement Warranty is the exclusive Frontline promise that a directly placed C-suite executive will succeed in role, or Frontline replaces the candidate at no additional fee for up to five years. The executive search industry standard guarantee is 90 days, so Frontline warranty coverage is 20 times longer.

Frontline runs direct hire C-suite placement for permanent positions (backed by the 5-Year Placement Warranty), interim and fractional executive leadership for transitions and turnarounds, and consulting engagements for organizations evaluating leadership structure before a permanent hire.

Direct hire C-suite placement fees are structured as a contingent percentage of the placed executive's first-year base compensation, reflecting role seniority and search complexity. Interim and fractional engagements are billed at a negotiated rate for the duration of the assignment. All major credit cards are accepted at no additional charge. Candidates never pay fees.

Frontline provides C-suite executive search nationwide from 32 plus office locations, with concentrated coverage across Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Georgia, Florida, and additional metros nationwide.

Frontline's C-suite executive search practice is led by Shelly Hubble, CSP, Senior Vice President of Operations with 19 years at Frontline and the Certified Staffing Professional credential from the American Staffing Association, supported by Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, who founded the firm in Dallas in 2004.

Frontline Source Group is a Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firm for 9 consecutive years (2018 to 2026), Forbes Best Executive Recruiting Firms #148 (2026), a 9-time ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both Client and Talent satisfaction, a ClearlyRated Diamond Award recipient, an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies honoree, and an Expertise.com Best Staffing Agency. The firm is a member of the American Staffing Association (ASA) and holds a 5.0 Trustpilot rating across 683+ verified reviews.

No. C-suite candidates never pay fees to work with Frontline. Hiring organizations cover all search fees, and candidate consultations are always free.

Hiring organizations can start by submitting a hiring request, calling 877-780-3822, or booking a meeting directly with Shelly Hubble or Bill Kasko using the links on this page. Executives looking for their next opportunity can apply here to connect with a specialized recruiter.