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
Excellence in Elite Talent Acquisition and Empowerment
Our adaptable approach ensures timely leadership placements and transformative team solutions that address emerging organizational challenges. We curate a highly skilled talent pool tailored to each client’s unique needs, leveraging our industry reputation, extensive networks, and thorough research. Confidentiality is fundamental to our executive search process, guaranteeing your organization's and candidates' success. We focus on identifying leaders who excel in navigating complex markets, developing strategic solutions, and responding adeptly to evolving conditions.
Commitment to Diversity
Our dedication to fostering diverse leadership is unwavering and is reflected in our placement history. Through deliberate efforts, 58% of our appointments are women or people of color, and 60% of our board director placements embody this diversity. We are committed to building diverse leadership teams that contribute significantly to organizational innovation and performance, providing you with confidence in our services.
Surround the Business Challenge
At Allen Associates, we are more than consultants—we are business instigators dedicated to solving existential challenges. Our expertise thrives on complexity, delivering bespoke solutions that drive significant transformation.
Our Approach
Work quietly behind the scenes
Provide strategic thinking and dynamic leadership
Inspire confidence through proven results
Navigating the Future: Balancing Profitability and Corporate Stewardship
We approach each engagement with:
Fresh perspectives
Dynamic methodologies
A commitment to exceptional outcomes for innovative enterprises
When you get in touch with us, you should expect a confidential, secure environment to talk about and address your unique business challenges.
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.