San Francisco

CEOs
Headhunters in San Francisco

Connect with 328+ verified recruiters specializing in San Francisco. Average placement time: 26 days. Success rate: 96%.

Headhunters

328+

Avg. Time

26 days

Success Rate

96%

Avg. Salary

$378,000

Why use a headhunter for CEOs in San Francisco?

Finding qualified ceos in San Francisco requires deep market knowledge and extensive networks. The best candidates are often not actively job searching, making them invisible to traditional job postings.

Our network of 328+ specialized headhunters maintains relationships with passive candidates at top companies, helping you access talent you'd never find on your own.

The average ceos salary in San Francisco is $378,000, though compensation varies significantly based on experience, company stage, and specific responsibilities.

With demand growing +43% year-over-year, competition for top talent is intense. Companies using our platform fill positions in 26 days on average.

Top companies hiring CEOs in San Francisco

KPMG logoKPMG
Accenture logoAccenture
Deloitte logoDeloitte
Bain logoBain
BCG logoBCG

What we look for in CEOs

Minimum 50+ successful placements
Deep network in the local market
96%+ success rate on assignments
Transparent communication and regular updates
Understanding of compensation benchmarks
Track record with both startups and enterprises

Top CEOs headhunters in San Francisco

Verified specialists with proven track records placing ceos at leading companies in San Francisco.

Jessica Davis

Jessica Davis

Partner

Riviera Partners

Specialized in placing CEOs at top companies. 18+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.8178 placements
CEOsExecutive Search
William Wilson

William Wilson

Managing Director

Korn Ferry

Specialized in placing CEOs at top companies. 18+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.9185 placements
ExecutiveLeadership
Ashley Brown

Ashley Brown

Principal

Spencer Stuart

Specialized in placing CEOs at top companies. 18+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.5192 placements
Executive SearchStartups
Daniel Johnson

Daniel Johnson

Senior Partner

Egon Zehnder

Specialized in placing CEOs at top companies. 18+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.6199 placements
LeadershipEnterprise
Nicole Thompson

Nicole Thompson

Director

DHR International

Specialized in placing CEOs at top companies. 18+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.756 placements
StartupsSeries A-C
Christopher Davis

Christopher Davis

Partner

Riviera Partners

Specialized in placing CEOs at top companies. 18+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.863 placements
EnterpriseFortune 500

How it works

01

Brief us

Share your requirements. We handle everything else.

02

We match

Our algorithm assigns the best specialists for your role.

03

Watch live

Track every candidate and update in real-time.

04

Hire fast

Close top talent 10x faster than traditional agencies.

CEOs market insights in San Francisco

Demand Growth
+43%

Year-over-year increase in job openings in San Francisco

Avg. Compensation
$378,000

Base salary for mid-senior ceos in San Francisco

Time to Fill
23 days

Average time to fill positions through our platform

Success Rate
96%

Of searches completed successfully within 90 days

Frequently asked questions

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