ASCENT Select

The Sudermann Group, formerly known as Ascent Select, is an award-winning executive search firm recognised amongst the top 20 global recruiting firms by NPA Worldwide. Founded and led by Mike Sudermann, the company has placed over 250 leaders nationwide, partnering with growth-stage and Fortune 500 organisations. The firm maintains a 99 per cent offer acceptance rate and average placement tenure exceeding four years, demonstrating quality candidate matching and organisational fit.

The Sudermann Group delivers Director to C-suite placements across finance, operations, supply chain, sales, and legal disciplines, with deep expertise in multi-unit retail, restaurant, financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. The company's approach is highly consultative and relationship-driven, aligning leadership talent with the company's cultural and strategic goals. Sudermann personally curates all talent through industry conferences, professional referrals, and one-to-one in-person meetings, avoiding reliance on job boards.

The firm operates a signature methodology including 22 proprietary questions uncovering organisational role, culture, and priorities, followed by a customised Leadership Attraction Brief providing market and compensation analysis. The company presents only elite, network-curated talent with no job board screening, evaluating cultural fit first and always. Backed by two decades of experience and 300+ searches, the firm guarantees placements with a 73-day or free refund policy, positioning itself as a boutique firm operating as a true business partner rather than a vendor.