Palermo Advisors

Palermo Advisors is a team of 15 recruiters specialising in executive search and talent acquisition across a diverse range of industries and geographies. The company operates on a success-only basis, charging 20% of the candidate's first year base compensation, and prides itself on a straightforward approach that eschews complicated forms in favour of direct conversation. With a track record of 93% of clients hiring one of the first three candidates presented, Palermo Advisors demonstrates a commitment to quality over quantity in candidate recommendations. The leadership team brings substantial expertise, with Julian Herbstein serving as Chief Business Officer with 25 years in finance including M&A experience at Lazard and private equity work for Soros, Emiliano Leon as Head of Recruitment with responsibility for over 1,200 hires predominantly in engineering roles and a less than 1% replacement rate, and Eric Stangroom as Head of Client Services ensuring seamless partnership experiences.

Palermo Advisors works across a broad spectrum of industries including software, fintech, finance, iGaming, entertainment, energy, real estate, artificial intelligence, hospitality, and retail and ecommerce. The company has particular expertise supporting early stage startups at Seed and Series A stages where fleshed-out HR teams are typically absent, as well as established organisations setting up remote teams or expanding into new geographies. This sector diversity allows the company to leverage deep networks and industry knowledge across multiple verticals whilst maintaining the agility and personal attention that comes from a smaller, focused team.

Palermo Advisors operates globally, supporting both remote and on-site recruitment needs for clients ranging from early stage ventures to Fortune 500 companies. The company has demonstrated particular success in international hiring, with notable expansion projects in Brazil and other geographies where local expertise proves invaluable. Clients choose Palermo Advisors for their combination of specialised talent networks, rapid candidate delivery (typically within one week of kick-off), professional guidance in unfamiliar markets, and a partnership approach that treats hiring as a strategic business priority rather than a transactional service.