Building Leadership Excellence Since 1997

For nearly three decades, Harvard Group International has been the trusted partner for organizations seeking exceptional executive talent.

Our Story

A Legacy of Leadership Excellence

Harvard Group International was founded in 1997 with a clear vision: to provide Fortune 500-caliber executive search services with the personalized attention of a boutique firm.

From the beginning, we understood that executive hiring is among the most consequential decisions an organization makes. The right leader can transform a company; the wrong one can set it back years. This understanding drives everything we do.

Over nearly three decades, we have built a team of experienced search professionals who bring deep industry expertise, extensive networks, and rigorous methodology to every engagement. Our consultants average over 20 years of executive search experience.

Today, we serve clients across twelve industries, from Fortune 500 corporations to private equity portfolio companies to nonprofit organizations. Our services span retained executive search, board services, and leadership consulting.

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Our Values

What We Stand For

Our values guide every engagement and every relationship. They are the foundation of our reputation and the reason our clients trust us with their most important leadership decisions.

Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standards in every engagement, delivering exceptional results through rigorous process and deep expertise.

Integrity

We operate with complete transparency and honesty, maintaining the trust of both clients and candidates throughout every interaction.

Partnership

We view ourselves as true partners to our clients, investing the time to understand their organizations and provide strategic counsel.

Discretion

We handle sensitive leadership transitions with the utmost confidentiality, protecting the interests of all parties involved.

Why HGI

What Sets Us Apart

Senior Partner Attention

Unlike larger firms where junior associates handle much of the work, our senior consultants are personally involved in every search from kickoff to placement.

Deep Industry Expertise

Our consultants specialize in specific industries, bringing the networks and knowledge that come from years of focused practice.

Rigorous Assessment

We evaluate candidates against both technical requirements and cultural fit, ensuring placements that succeed long-term.

Long-Term Partnership

Our 94% client retention rate reflects relationships built over years and multiple successful engagements.

Our History

Three Decades of Growth

1997

Harvard Group International founded

2003

Expanded board services practice

2010

Launched diversity search initiative

2015

Reached 500+ executive placements milestone

2020

Expanded healthcare and technology practices

2025

Approaching three decades of excellence

Our Team

Meet the Professionals Behind Our Success

Our team of sixteen experienced consultants brings diverse backgrounds and deep expertise across industries and functions.

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Let's discuss how Harvard Group International can help you build the leadership team your organization needs.