Gonzalo A. Guillen

I work with process-improvement-oriented companies from $500K to $100M+ in revenue, driving growth through change management and strategic headhunting. Over a decade scaling executive search operations in competitive markets — and a deep market read I bring to every engagement.

Most recruiting is transactional. A job gets posted. A candidate gets placed. The recruiter moves on. That’s not how I work. Every executive hire is a strategic decision; that leader will shape your company’s trajectory for the next three to five years. So I diagnose before I hunt. I sit with your leadership, learn your systems and culture, understand your growth stage — then I hunt for the operator who fits that moment.

Built around a 360° evaluation methodology that has reduced time-to-hire by 40% for the companies we partner with, while keeping post-placement turnover at 8% — versus the 42% national average. Our placements stick because we match on culture, systems, and capability, not just resume.

I stay involved after placement. Regular check-ins with both the new hire and the leadership team. We catch friction early and ensure smooth transitions. It’s also how I know whether a placement actually moved the needle — and that intelligence shapes every future search.

Sector depth across manufacturing, trade finance, construction, real estate investment trusts, and private equity. Every sector has its own language — its own systems, financial structures, and growth patterns. We learn it before we hunt.