Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Recruiters • Find Your Next Chief Executive Officer
Hiring Minnesota’s Chief Executive Officers
At Versique Executive, our CEO recruiters specialize in identifying and placing visionary Chief Executive Officers who can lead organizations through growth, transformation, and long-term success. As nationally recognized executive headhunters with deep Minnesota roots, we understand that hiring the right CEO isn’t just about filling a role — it’s about finding a leader who aligns with your company’s mission, values, and future strategy.
Why Hiring the Right CEO Matters
The CEO sets the tone for every part of your business: culture, growth, investor confidence, and community reputation. The right leader provides stability during times of change, fuels innovation, and ensures long-term value creation. Whether your organization is:
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A family-owned company preparing for succession
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A private equity-backed business navigating transformation
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An established enterprise seeking fresh leadership to drive growth
Our CEO recruiters bring experience partnering with boards, investors, and leadership teams to ensure alignment between strategic goals and executive talent.
Our CEO Recruitment Expertise
Versique’s executive search team brings proven experience across industries, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, consumer goods, marketing, and technology. We recognize that each CEO search is unique and requires a tailored approach.
Our expertise includes:
- Proven Process: We leverage our proprietary Talent Activation Process to assess leadership, culture fit, and organizational needs.
- Deep Network: Access to top Chief Executive Officers and rising leaders across Minnesota and beyond.
- Tailored Search: We customize every engagement to match your ownership type, growth stage, and leadership requirements.
- Confidentiality: We manage each search with discretion to protect both clients and candidates.
CEO Roles We Recruit For
We specialize in recruiting Chief Executive Officers and related leadership positions, including:
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Interim CEO or Fractional CEO
- President & CEO (dual role)
- CEO placements for succession planning
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Why partner with Versique Executive‘s CEO Recruiters?
Versique combines local expertise with national recognition, making us a trusted partner for organizations seeking leadership at the highest level. Our executive headhunters understand the unique challenges of finding the right executive for different ownership structures, from private equity-backed businesses to family-owned enterprises.
When you work with Versique, you gain:
- A trusted Minnesota-based executive search partner with national reach
- A dedicated network of experienced Chief Executive Officers and high-potential leaders
- A white-glove search process built on experience, strategy, alignment, and trust
- The confidence that your organization’s most important role is in expert hands
Recent Executive Placements & Insights
Don’t take our word for it
“I have worked with many recruiters over the course of my career and, I can say, NONE have matched Steve’s level of professionalism and thoroughness.”
“We have high expectations of all of our employees, especially key leaders. The professionals at Versique made the search process smooth, precise and successful. That’s the way we like to do business.”
“Matt does a great job getting to know the position you are recruiting for and has given me excellent candidates to review. I would recommend Matt for your next executive hire or if you are on a personal journey for your new position.”
“While other search firms throw a bunch of resumes at you, Matt spent time truly understanding our company’s needs and only brought forth the most qualified candidates. In less than 4 weeks, we had our candidate selected, and were able to successfully move forward as an organization.”
“Matt has helped me on at least ten searches. When Matt is engaged, he researches the role extensively. He then talks in detail with the hiring decision maker to understand what the leader is looking for in the final candidate.{…} Matt’s style and communication are open. He keeps me abreast of progress without being intrusive to my schedule.”
“Before we began our CFO search, we looked for a partner who could help us navigate the process and ultimately deliver the best panel of candidates. Joe and the Versique team were a good fit to our company in regards to talent and culture and they delivered. I would recommend Versique as a search partner for other companies.”
“Versique brought two things that I expected and one that I didn’t. He supplied the expertise our board needed to do a very important and rather rare task. Their research and connections provided many qualified candidates, And, as a bonus, his guidance gave the board confidence. Their thoroughness and diligence were key to making the board feel confident that the process was professional and complete. I would not hesitate to call Versique again if the need arises.”
Working with Versique on our executive searches was an exceptional experience from start to finish. We engaged their team to help us place a CFO and CHRO two highly strategic and demanding roles for our business. The quality of candidates presented was outstanding; each finalist was not only technically strong but also aligned with our values and long-term vision.
What set Versique apart was the rigor of their search process. They invested the time to understand our culture, leadership dynamics, and strategic goals, which translated into candidates who felt like natural extensions of our executive team. Their communication, transparency, and market insight gave us full confidence at every step. We’re now operating with a stronger, more cohesive leadership team—thanks in large part to their expertise. We wouldn’t hesitate to partner with them again.
Thank you to the Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting team for being such thoughtful partners throughout this process. Your executive insights and steady guidance made all the difference. A big move to say the least, not quite like picking a favorite child, but close for the CEO & Owner of VITAL WorkLife 😀
“While working with Matt for a number of years, within the past two years he has placed a Clinic Director, IT Manager, HIM Manager, Director of Marketing and Communications, and an HR Manager. Whenever we have a position come open where we know there will be difficulty in recruiting, our first phone call is to Matt. Matt is always very attentive and understands the needs of our organization. Matt only presents us with candidates with whom he knows will be a good fit. The leadership Matt found for us has led to improved employee engagement and a renewed sense of trust among employees. We will continue to engage Matt whenever we can.”
“Joe helped us with a very difficult search. What I appreciate is that he sought to truly understand our culture, values, visions and philosophies. he provided council and support to our successful candidate to align his values and philosophies with ours through numerous interviews over an extended period of time. I’d retain Joe for another difficult search, he’s substantive and a good guy!”
“Matt and his team placed two executives within seven months with United Skin Specialists, LLC. Matt’s process was very structured, methodical and efficient. We immediately established the proper qualifications, experience and personal qualifications for the job. The process moved quickly and efficiently.”
“Thank You Matt! It was clear that you had a thorough understanding of the clinical and cultural needs of my departments. You provided us with two extraordinary managers that have helped make pivotal changes in departments that really needed strong leadership. I won’t hesitate to use your services in the future.”
“During the two years I have been at this hospital Matt has conducted successful searches for our Director of IT, Computer Analyst, and CFO. In all the searches, Matt is thorough in researching the needs of the organization, the knowledge required, financial capabilities, and the right fit.”
“Both Directors of Nursing have not just been great additions they have assisted in the expansion of our capability and strengthened our position. […] Including, Improved clinical outcomes, improved patient satisfaction, improved financial outcomes and effectively implemented EMR. We will always know where to turn for recruitment support going forward!”
Let’s find your people together.
People are more than their education. They’re more than past experience. They do more than meet salary requirements. People invent, propel, unearth and build. They transform teams, markets, industries, and bottom lines to take you from good to great, zero to one, in months versus years. People open greater potential—potential that can’t be reached by relying on a resume alone. We’re here to help fill your human potential and build your human capacity. Let’s find your people together. Let’s make the best possible.