Goodwin Executive Search

Goodwin Executive Search is a retained executive search firm specialising in identifying and placing exceptional leadership talent for private equity and venture capital portfolio companies, high-growth early to midsize businesses, and Fortune 500 organisations. Founded with a commitment to providing personalised executive search and assessment services, the company has built a 24-year track record of helping clients scale to the next level, including multiple successful IPOs and exits. Goodwin Executive Search works across a diverse range of industries, with particular expertise in advanced technology, digital health, tech-enabled services, and disruptive innovation sectors.

The firm's core recruitment specialisations span technology, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, construction, and financial services. Goodwin Executive Search has demonstrated particular strength in building out executive teams for scaling companies, from workforce management software firms acquired by Oracle to digital health companies achieving successful public offerings. The company has completed over 500 successful C-level, Vice President, and Director-level search engagements, with notable long-standing client relationships spanning over a decade and involving 25 or more searches per client.

Goodwin Executive Search operates globally with a presence across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, though the company is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina with an additional office in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm distinguishes itself through deep, long-lasting client relationships, a 98 percent completion rate compared to the 60 percent industry average, and a commitment to fast turnaround times. With over 60 years of combined experience among its partners, Goodwin Executive Search has become a trusted retained search partner for organisations seeking to fill critical senior leadership positions.