Persel Group
.Your Complete Job Search,.Career & Recruiting Partner
.Your Guide to the Hidden Job Market.
Executive and Technical Recruiters
We are headhunters.
We help you hire the best.
We’re hiring advisors, executive search partners & consultants, and strategic recruiters & talent acquisition pros.
Job Search & Career Coaches
We are opportunity & job hunters.
We help you get hired.
We’re expert job search coaches, hidden job market pros, career advisors, and leadership advisors.
“Persel Group gets results. They know the hidden job market better than anyone I’ve worked with. If you want to advance, call Persel Group.“
JP, CDO, Media Company
Our Services
Services for Individual Professionals, Fractional Consultants, and Job Seekers
Opportunity & Expert Job Search Coaching, and Hidden Job Market Guides
ExecuEdge Resumes+™
Crafting Your Brand Narrative
Your experience is your most valuable asset. ExecuEdge Resumes+™ is our premier suite of career branding services, designed to articulate your unique value (UVP) and leadership impact. We go beyond just creating a stellar executive resume. Along with practical career transition guidance, we build powerful and cohesive profiles for your personal brand that open doors to opportunities, high-profile interviews, and influential networks. Be sought out by leaders in the hidden job market. ExecuEdge includes:
CareerEdge™
A resume that lands interviews and highlights your leadership experience as a strategic asset with quantifiable impact and signature wins.
ProfilePro™
Complete LinkedIn profile aligned with resume positioning, optimized for executive recruiter discovery, professional networking, and to discover the hidden job market .
Bio + SnapShot™
Combined services creating both a professional executive biography and a visually designed one-page profile summary for maximum positioning.
VisionDeck™
Professional presentation deck showcasing your vision, leadership philosophy, and strategic capabilities for high-impact meetings and interviews.
Fulcrum Job Search™
Strategic Leverage &
Practical Career Transition Guidance
Fulcrum Job Search™ is designed for executives and high-performers who insist on strategic job search excellence and momentum. Fulcrum provides practical career transition guidance and offers a unique technology enabled methodology that includes market mapping, opportunity identification, and targeted outreach.
As expert job search coaching professionals, we have hidden job market access through exclusive recruiting industry connections. Fulcrum includes:
TransitionEdge™
Navigate your shift strategically, designed to give you the tools and resources to make the practical career transition guidance you seek.
ProgressPartner™
Complete and simplified job search outsourcing for the busy executive
IntelligentTarget
Precision, research-driven job and company targeting to identify ideal opportunities
PowerConnect™
The Networking-on-Steroids system to connect you with the key decision makers who hire.
InterviewEdge™
The industry’s best strategy, preparation, simulations to ace you interviews and land offers.
NegotiationEdge™
Offering the sure-fire approach to secure the maximum compensation plan.
Climb Career Coaching™
Leadership Development for Executive Advancement
Climb Career Coaching™ focuses on developing the leadership capabilities that drive executive advancement. We help you discover your unique superpowers, build influence, and navigate the transition from traditional corporate structures to the emerging work-for-value economy. Areas include:
NetAct™
Network Activation to connect and reconnect with contacts, build authentic connections, and leverage your network.
LeadershipEdge™
Complete leadership development focusing on soft power, influence without authority, and building consensus. Advance your capabilities through self-awareness and strategic thinking.
FractionalEdge™
Comprehensive program for executives transitioning to fractional roles. Covers the business model, packaging your expertise, and managing multiple clients effectively.
BrandCommand™
Professional branding with specialized options for job search, thought leadership, or value proposition development.
PresenceCommand™
Build commanding presence across every professional setting. Project credibility and confidence through communication style, body language, and vocal delivery.
Services for Hiring Companies and Organizations
Talent Search &
Strategic Recruiting
Elevate Executive Search™:
Leadership for Game-Changing Organizations
Persel Group’s Elevate Executive Search Partners changes the game. Consider us your Hiring Advisors, your Leadership Advisors, fully committed to your growth and success. We don’t take this responsibility lightly. Our only true success measure is your satisfaction. We offer:
- Illuminate Assessment™ integration for predictive analytics for future fit.
- Sourcing enhanced using AI and other proprietary tools
- Fixed investment/fee structure with no commission surprises
- Access to the hidden candidate and job market
- Exclusive focus on select searches for VIP-level customer experience.
All roles receive 5-Star service. The roles of note include:
Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO),
Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO),
AI Agent Orchestrator,
Chief Data Officer (CDO),
Chief Digital Officer (CDO),
Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and
Chief Information Officer (CIO).
TalentEngine™
Recruiting Deep Tech for the Future of Innovation
TalentEngine™ connects high-growth companies with specialized AI, Cybersecurity, and Quantum Computing talent. Whether you’re scaling an AI-first startup, fortifying cyber defenses, or pushing quantum boundaries, we map the exact people needed to build high-impact teams that execute at the highest level.
Key Specializations:
- AI Ethics Leaders and Strategy Consultants
- AI/ML Engineers and LLM Specialists
- Cybersecurity Architects and Threat Intelligence Analysts
- Quantum Algorithm Developers and Hardware Engineers
Meet Ken
Hi, I’m Ken, founder of Persel Group.
At Persel Group, we believe every visionary deserves the chance to shape their next chapter. Our mission is to help you find that opportunity. We are Hiring Advisors, Executive Search Partners, Career Advisors, Expert Job Search Coaches, and Leadership Advisors all focused on one thing: making you successful.
If you lead in emerging tech, you understand how much it means to find the right fit. The right role or leader involves a deeper alignment with what drives you and what your work can become.
That belief inspired us to create ConnectionLogic™, our proprietary technology that connects capability and experience with culture and mission. The matches we make are the best possible fit, and this is why we enjoy a 95% success rate (based on offer acceptance + 90-day retention). When the chemistry feels right, remarkable things happen.
For companies, we are hiring advisors who seek out leaders who inspire and uplift. For executives, we uncover opportunities where your expertise sparks change and growth.
Whether you’re building new quantum applications, cybersecurity, or AI, we recognize the unique challenges you face. We’re here to support you as you help shape the future.
If you’re ready to discover what’s possible, let’s get started.
“Persel Group’s executive career coaching leveled up my leadership. And their insights were pivotal during a major organizational change.“
JG, EVP, Regional Bank
“I found a role that matched my skills and a place that I love. Persel Group’s support was incredible.“
DR, CTO, AI Accelerator
“The service provided by Persel Group was exceptional. We found the perfect fit for our AI team in record time. No easy task.“
SD, CHRO, Open Source Software Company
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FAQs
What is executive search?
Executive search is a specialized recruiting service that helps organizations identify and hire senior leaders—such as CEOs, CFOs, and other top executives. It goes beyond traditional hiring by mapping the market, targeting highly qualified candidates (often passive), and guiding them through a discreet, strategic selection process.
What is SHREK?
The five largest, global executive search firms are often referred to as SHREK:
Spencer Stuart
Heidrick & Struggles
Russell Reynolds
Egon Zehnder
Korn Ferry
What do you do in executive search?
We act as strategic partners to hiring leaders—not only filling positions, but also helping shape leadership. We understand your business, industry, goals, team dynamics, culture, and what success looks like in the role. From there, we map the market, identify high-impact leaders, discreetly engage them, and guide the process through final offer and onboarding.