Ward Garven, Managing Director, Stanton ChaseWard Garven, Managing Director
Considering that a business is only as good as its employees, executive search is undoubtedly one of the most important hiring processes. Executives not only plan, direct, and coordinate routine operations, they are also responsible for keeping up the morale and productivity of employees. But it is no secret that finding the perfect candidate is arduous and expensive. Recruiters not only spend hefty amounts of time from their already busy schedules, but they also spend a great deal of money on skill tests, criminal background checks, job postings, and more. Even after spending the lion’s share of their resources, recruiters could end up with a bad hire. In essence, talent acquisition managers take massive risks while hiring that can effortlessly be eliminated by leveraging the services of an executive search firm. Amongst the plethora of such companies, one that has consolidated its position as an industry leader in the global business community is Stanton Chase.


Ranked amongst the top global retained executive search firms, Stanton Chase was founded in 1990, and today, it is an expert in executive recruitment across several sectors. To comprehensively and effectively address the needs of businesses, Stanton Chase’s teams operate as highly specialized and industry-specific practice groups. Each practice group consists of an international team of consultants who are seasoned in executive search operations, delivering the highest quality of advice and services. The company is also a member of the Association of Executive Search Consultants and offers global knowledge regarding best practices to local and international corporations. Its adherence to the international Code of Ethics and Professional Practice guidelines underscores Stanton Chase’s commitment to ensuring high-quality and efficient recruits. Unlike other search firms, Stanton Chase develops a long-term working partnership with its clients. By meticulously understanding and examining its client’s hiring strategies and internal culture, its teams formulate fit-for-purpose executive profiles for their executive Board of Directors, President, CEO, C-suite executives, and Vice President. The company’s services are geared around Diversity and Inclusion that help businesses find the best talent for their teams with a guaranteed high-value ROI. Drawing from its longstanding experience, Stanton Chase provides services that enable businesses to hire local as well as global talents that help them improve their operations and value.

  • To comprehensively understand the needs of its clients, Stanton Chase houses highly specialized industry-specific practice groups that consist of an international team of seasoned consultants in executive search operations


The impetus of successful executive hires is extensive knowledge of local business ecosystems. Stanton Chase’s partners are business leaders with deep roots in their respective communities. Through local ownership, the partners identify the regional issues and provide their clients with critical local insights. Additionally, Stanton Chase delivers executive and leadership consulting services through its robust network of offices across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin and North America, and APAC. With cross-border capabilities, Stanton Chase’s global partner offices work in tandem and find the bests candidates for their clients, irrespective of their geographic locations. Considering that CVs are now available on the internet, it could become overwhelming for hiring managers to navigate the heaps of documentations. Stanton Chase provides value and insights to the identification of singularly viable candidates, simplifying it for recruiters to seamlessly execute the hiring processes. The company has scripted several success stories, finding its clients candidates that match not only the technical requirement but also their cultural practices and visions. With its customer-centric approach, Stanton Chase truly redefines the status quo of executive searches and fosters D&I in today’s dynamic business landscape.