Progress becomes inevitable when you cultivate a dynamic team of visionary leaders.
At Allen Associates, you work directly with our senior executive search and advisory professionals. These seasoned experts, with their deep industry knowledge and extensive connections, provide attentive service and are prepared for swift, decisive action.
“America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms” - Forbes
Our multidisciplinary team excels in addressing complex business challenges and delivering objective and effective solutions. Our comprehensive methodology provides nuanced talent insights that drive innovation and tailored strategies.
Celebrating 30 Years
Overlapping Specialties & Expertise
Elite Talent Acquisition
We connect organizations with influential leaders.
Our work blends precision, discretion, and speed—placing executives who bring both strategic vision and operational strength. Each search is guided by deep industry insight, trusted networks, and disciplined research. The result is a curated leadership match that aligns with your goals and meets a changing world with confidence.
Confidentiality is central to every engagement. We identify leaders who excel in complex markets, think strategically, and lead with clarity amid constant change.
Commitment to Inclusive Leadership
Inclusive leadership is not an initiative—it’s how lasting success is built.
Across our placements, 58% of appointed leaders are women or people of color, and 60% of board director roles reflect this balance. Our process is intentional—broadening opportunity and shaping leadership teams that bring sharper insight, wider perspective, and stronger performance.
Surround the Business Challenge
At Allen Associates, we are more than consultants—we are catalysts for progress. Our work begins where complexity lives. We thrive on solving critical challenges through tailored strategies that reshape what’s possible.
Our Approach
Work quietly behind the scenes
Provide strategic thinking and decisive leadership
Inspire confidence through proven results that endure
Navigating the Future: Profitability with Purpose
Each engagement starts with a clear intent:
Fresh perspective
Dynamic methodologies
Commitment to measurable outcomes for forward-thinking enterprises
When you reach out to us, expect a confidential and trusted space to discuss what matters most to your business—and to chart the path ahead.
Welcome to Allen Associates.
Carpe Diem,
Michael Allen
Chief Executive Officer
Est. MCMXCIV
Agency Snapshot
97%
Of executives we placed remain in their positions after two years
122 +
Thriving Client Relationships
Serving
Private, Public, & PE-Sponsored Sectors
155 +
Retained projects annually
2,200 +
Projects Completed
80%
of our projects come from repeat clients who trust us to deliver.
Why Choose Allen Associates?
Allen Associates delivers excellence in executive search through:
Real-time collaboration: Enabling highly effective hiring decisions
Comprehensive services: Covering board directors, C-suite, and functional leadership placements
Strategic planning: Offering talent benchmarking and succession planning
Precision: Delivering tailored solutions that meet industry standards
Industries We Serve
We specialize in serving:
Organizations at the forefront of product and service innovation
Ambitious mid-market enterprises
Established industry leaders
Our diverse experience provides clients with the confidence of a strategic talent partner.
Accolades & Performance
Industry Recognition
Allen Associates has been recognized by:
The Wall Street Journal
Forbes
U.S. News & World Report
Business Courier Magazine (Rated No. 1)
Executive Recruiter News
Cincinnati Magazine
These accolades reinforce our status as a trusted leader in executive search.
Performance Metrics
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our results:
98%+ success rate over the past five years
94 days average project completion time
These figures demonstrate our efficiency and effectiveness in meeting client needs, solidifying our position as a premier leader in the executive search industry.
Begin the conversation.
We invite you to contact us to ignite an idea or transform a constraint into an opportunity.
We look forward to hearing from you.