Are you frustrated that your internal recruiting organization isn’t identifying qualified leadership candidates? Is the process taking too long? Is the vacancy costing your company money and opportunity?
Have you hired executives that weren’t the right fit, were poor performers, didn’t work out?
EXECUTIVE SEARCH 2.0
Optimizing Fit. Maximizing Retention. Elevating Results
The Grand Cru proprietary methodology leverages behavioral science to diagnose and solve the underlying organizational challenges that cause turnover, conflict & disengagement and hire the right leader for your company and business strategy with unparalleled precision.

Aligning Talent Strategy with Growth & Business Strategy
Partner Led Retained Search Services
Unparalleled Time and Attention on your Talent Needs
Premium, White Glove Service
Core Competencies
Technology Leaders
Leaders are tasked with not only navigating the present landscape but also envisioning the future, particularly where technology and innovation intersect to spur growth and create value. Our team comprises leading experts in areas such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, IoT, AI, data science and analytics, digital transformation, software and platforms. Leveraging this extensive knowledge allows us to quickly identify visionary leaders who consistently deliver results.
C-Level and P&L Leaders
In the dynamic realm of business, change is the only constant, a reality underscored in recent years. Today’s leaders have been tested by unforeseen challenges. Adapting to these shifts, businesses are recalibrating their strategies, tapping into new markets, and broadening their portfolios to not only survive but thrive and preempt future upheavals. While the criteria for effective leadership continues to evolve, the demand for stellar executives remains unwavering. At Grand Cru, we’re innovating executive search to bring better outcomes for clients combining our expertise and leveraging psychometric assessments, state-of-the-art technology, and intelligence. Our focus isn’t restricted to your industry alone; we delve into various sectors to bring aboard leaders with a rich tapestry of experiences, ensuring they introduce rejuvenating perspectives and innovative strategies to chart the course for your future successes.
Growth Leaders
In today’s competitive landscape, an effective go-to-market (GTM) strategy demands not only collaboration but also a flawless amalgamation of product management, sales, marketing, customer experience, digital initiatives, and communications. It’s imperative for marketing and revenue leaders to function synergistically within executive teams, acting as pivotal catalysts for a company’s success. The manner in which companies strategize and implement their market approaches is vital to sustainable growth. Grand Cru brings extensive experience recruiting elite Go-To-Market leaders, ensuring businesses are guided by the best in the industry.
Areas of Expertise

Technology Roles
SVP CyberSecurity Practice Lead
CSO
CISO
SVP AI & Analytics Practice Lead
Director Cloud
Salesforce Practice Leader

GovCon P&L Roles
SMD Defense Portfolio Lead
VP Intel Practice Lead
VP Army Practice Lead
SMD Mgmt Consulting Practice Lead
VP Air Force Practice Lead
VP TSA Lead

Growth and GTM Leaders
VP Defense Sales
Federal Chief Growth Office
Financial Services Chief Growth Officer
Federal Chief Marketing Officer
Federal Managed Services Strategy
Capture Team Lead
A Message from the Founder
“For over 20 years, I’ve specialized in executive recruiting for technology and IT consulting companies whose mission is to solve the big problems and drive transformational change. With that same ambition, I founded Grand Cru Executive Search, creating a proprietary process designed to diagnose and solve organizational challenges that cause turnover, internal conflict, disengagement and poor performance. By aligning talent strategy with growth strategy we hire the right Leader for your organization to ensure your success”.
“In the wine industry, “Grand Cru “is the classification for excellence, the best of the best. Great wines and great leaders share one thing in common: they’re the result of a meticulous selection process and a dedication to excellence.
The name “Grand Cru” embodies the ethos and ideology of our mission as we bring the same passion and precision to finding your next great executive hire. The name is a promise of the exceptional and our perennial commitment to delivering it.” Maria Chaloux


Find and attract the right people
- Achieve Strategic Excellence through exceptional hires: Driving productivity, growth, and profitability
- Delivering Market-Leading Retention Rates: Ensuring the right leaders stay and thrive

We Match Candidates to your Role, Company and Culture with Precision
We blend years of search expertise with data-driven, science and technology-based tools and methodology to achieve near perfect hires.

Reduce the Overall Cost to Hire
- 50% of new leaders fail within 18 months (LeadershipIQ).
- A bad executive hire can cost up to 3.5x their annual salary, impacting productivity, morale, and ROI.