Last Updated: January 11, 2024
  • New executive searches are up 22% MoM (-23% vs 12-month average)
  • Completed executive searches are up 20% MoM (-17% vs 12-month average)
  • Executive search industry could see new and completed searches rebound to monthly average by June
  • Not all functional roles have been impacted equally during the crisis

Not back but forward: Signs of light on a bumpy road to rebound

A glimpse of hope for bottom lines

New opened searches increased 22% and completed searches increased 20% MoM
New opened and completed searches projected to hit average in June

Volatility should instill cautious optimism

New opened searches fluctuated an average of 39% WoW in either direction

Certain functions have been more pandemic-resilient

Function impact for new opened searches compared to trailing 12-month average (-23%)
Function impact for completed searches compared to trailing 12-month average (-17%)

Overall, the next normal holds promise for executive search