Bell Oaks Executive Search

Bell Oaks Executive Search is a premier search firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with over 50 years of history. Founded by Price 'Preston' Harding Jr and his wife Shirley, the firm has been a leader in the executive search industry with a commitment to relationship-centric values, community dedication, and exceptional reputation for aligning leadership talent with organisational culture. Bell Oaks partners with businesses to attract and hire exceptional, culturally aligned talent for high-level roles vital to strategic goals. The company focuses on learning about client organisations and leadership style to find candidates who are precise fits.

Bell Oaks serves clients across diverse industries including technology (SaaS, communications, e-commerce, fintech, security), professional services (private equity, venture capital, consulting, accounting, legal, franchising, wealth management, insurance), healthcare (hospitals and systems, speciality providers, medical devices), industrial and manufacturing (heavy industrial, chemicals, mining, supply chain), non-profit (arts, culture, education, environment, human services, religious), and real estate and construction. The firm has extensive experience across business sectors and maintains expertise in each industry vertical.

Operating from Atlanta, Bell Oaks has been recognised for excellence including Inc 5000 listing, Best Place to Work recognition, and Forbes' Best Recruiter in Executive Search awards. The firm demonstrates commitment to community service and positive impact through charitable endeavours aligned with team member passions. Their guiding principles centre on people: employees, clients they serve, and candidates. The Lori Swope Development Fund perpetuates the legacy of professional development and giving back within the firm.