Oleven

Oleven is an independent recruiting practice founded by Todd Bradfield, who has been recruiting since 2005. The company operates as a selective, boutique executive search firm intentionally limited to a small number of active searches at any time. Oleven's structure reflects Todd's conviction that excellence in recruitment requires undivided attention to each engagement, with every search handled directly by the same person from first conversation through offer stage.

Oleven specialises in placing professionals across four core focus areas. In Technology, the company places software engineers, product managers, data professionals and technical leaders from individual contributors through VP and C-level roles. In Finance & Accounting, Oleven recruits CFOs, controllers, FP&A leads and accounting management for companies navigating growth or operational complexity. The company also specialises in Attorney Search and Placement for law firms and in-house legal departments across California, focusing on litigation, transactional and general counsel roles. In Professional Services, Oleven places senior professionals across consulting, advisory and organisations requiring both functional expertise and business acumen.

Based in California and working nationwide, Oleven approaches every search by understanding what success actually looks like before proceeding. Most candidates Oleven works with are not actively searching; instead, the company relies on direct outreach and relationships. Oleven presents two to four carefully vetted candidates per engagement, providing sufficient quality to make confident decisions without requiring additional filtering. The company works best with clients who value thoughtful processes and finding the right hire over rapid placement.