Guild Talent

Guild Talent is an executive search and placement firm specialising in placing Director through Chief Executive Officer level leadership hires within the general and administrative function. With a combined two decades of recruiting and operations experience in the technology industry, the firm leverages its proprietary network and agile team to deliver exceptional results for growth-stage companies. Founded by Jamie Ceglarz, who brings over a decade of recruiting experience in the Bay Area focused on startup and technology companies, Guild Talent has developed deep domain expertise in operations and finance executive placement. The firm offers multiple engagement models including retained executive search, fractional executive search for senior leaders working 5 to 40 hours per week, and strategic placement services tailored to each client's unique needs.

Guild Talent specialises in recruiting for the finance and operations sectors, with particular focus on the general and administrative function across venture-backed and private equity-backed organisations. The firm understands the specific challenges facing growth-stage technology companies, particularly the need to balance rapid expansion with operational efficiency. Their expertise extends to identifying leaders who possess the rare combination of skills required to build scalable functions during both growth phases and challenging market conditions. Case studies demonstrate Guild Talent's capability in placing fractional executives, retained search candidates, and high-impact chief financial officers within fast-growing companies across various industries including beauty services, events, and hospitality.

Guild Talent operates from San Rafael, California, serving clients across the United States with a particular concentration in the Bay Area and broader technology sector. The firm's competitive advantage lies in its collaborative approach, responsiveness to client needs, and ability to deliver results efficiently. Clients consistently praise the team's market understanding, attention to detail, and capacity to identify top-tier candidates who align with company culture and strategic objectives. By combining deep industry knowledge with a focused network of operations and finance executives, Guild Talent has established itself as a trusted partner for scaling companies seeking to strengthen their leadership teams.