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Seeking Exceptional Executive Talent in Chicago? Partner with the Right Executive Recruiters.

When your Chicago-based organization needs to identify and attract top-tier leadership, the choice of executive recruiters in Chicago matters. At Scion Staffing, we believe in forging true partnerships that extend beyond the search itself. Our dedicated team of executive recruiters in Chicago takes the time to understand your unique business objectives and culture, crafting tailored human capital strategies that deliver lasting success.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us consistent recognition. For sixteen years, The Business Times has listed Scion as a leading staffing firm. More recently, Forbes recognized us as one of the Best Executive Recruiting Firms in the World and the US, and we’re proud to be an Inc. 5000 Top Fastest-Growing Company in America. This reflects the dedication of our Chicago executive search recruiters to achieving outstanding results for our clients.

Comprehensive Executive Search Services Tailored for Chicago Businesses

As specialists in securing chief executive and senior-level talent, we understand that the ability to attract and retain the right leadership is paramount. Our expertise as executive recruiters extend across various sectors and industries, including the critical recruitment of impactful leaders for Chicago’s nonprofit foundations and organizations.

While our deep understanding of the Chicago metro area is a core strength, our capabilities are not limited geographically. We’ve successfully completed numerous national and international executive searches, leveraging our extensive network and deep market insights to meet the diverse needs of our valued clients.

Industries We Serve in the Chicago Executive Market

🏢 Finance:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

VP of Finance

Controller

Treasurer

Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Director of Audit

Risk Management Executive

Portfolio Manager

💻 Technology:

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

VP of Engineering

Head of Product Development

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

VP of Software Engineering

Director of Data Science

Head of Digital Transformation

VP of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

⚕️ Healthcare:

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Hospital/Healthcare System

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

VP of Operations – Healthcare

Director of Clinical Services

Head of Healthcare Administration

Chief Strategy Officer – Healthcare

VP of Patient Experience

Director of Pharmaceutical Development

🏭 Manufacturing:

Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Manufacturing

VP of Manufacturing Operations

Plant Manager

Director of Supply Chain

Head of Quality Assurance

VP of Engineering – Manufacturing

Director of Process Improvement

Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)

VP of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

🤝 Nonprofit:

CEO

Executive Director

Chief Development Officer (CDO)

Chief Philanthropy Officer

Chief Program Officer (CPO)

Chief Marketing Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Chief Operations Officer (COO)

VP of Operations

VP of Programs

VP of Finance

VP of Advocacy

Chief Impact Officer

🛒 Consumer Goods & Retail:

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) – Retail/Consumer Goods

VP of Sales & Marketing

Head of Merchandising

Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) – Retail

VP of E-commerce

Director of Brand Management

Head of Retail Operations

Chief Customer Officer (CCO)

VP of Product Management – Consumer Goods

🏢 Professional Services (e.g., Consulting, Legal, Accounting):

Managing Partner

Principal Consultant

Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

Senior Partner

Director of Client Services

Head of Business Development

Chief Innovation Officer – Professional Services

VP of Strategy

Director of Human Resources – Professional Services

🏗️ Real Estate & Construction:

Chief Development Officer (CDO) – Real Estate

VP of Construction

Director of Property Management

Head of Acquisitions

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Real Estate/Construction

VP of Project Development

Director of Commercial Real Estate

Head of Sustainability – Construction

VP of Land Development

And Many More!

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