Lochlin Partners is different by design. Our founding partners left the big search firms to unite in a new direction characterized by fewer searches, more client attention, and superior results. What sets us apart starts with these partners, but extends to our search methodology and the very structure of our firm.

We are Experts in Selected Industries and Functions

Review the backgrounds of our principals and you’ll find incredible depth in a number of industries. Our partners average over 25 years of experience in the executive search field and have each developed expertise and vast personal networks in specialized areas:

• Public Policy/Government Affairs
• Technology
  • IT Services
  • Software
• Financial Services
• Healthcare, including Biotech and Pharmaceuticals
• Government Contracting
• Professional Services
• Association/Not-for-Profit/Higher Education
  • Trade and Professional Associations
  • Charitable and Philanthropic Organizations
  • Foundations
  • Educational Institutions

Our Partners Conduct Each Search

Other firms reward partners strictly on the amount of business they produce. This approach leads to a high volume of engagements—and minimal involvement from the partner once the ink is dry. Our structure is different:

• Our team is compensated based on the performance of the firm as a whole, which motivates us to assign the best qualified partner to lead each project and support it with our full set of resources.
• We want our partners to lead and execute the searches, not “oversee” them, so we purposely limit the number of engagements for each partner. This allows them to focus significant time and attention on each client.
• In addition to tapping their own networks and Lochlin Partners’ proprietary candidate database, our partners conduct original research on every assignment. This research “discovers” talented individuals beyond the reach of most firms.

We Have Full Access

Non-recruit agreements and conflicts of interest create significant “blockages” for large search firms that can severely restrict the candidate universe. By limiting the number of clients in a given industry, we are able to minimize “off-limits” concerns and access virtually the entire pool of candidates to find the best fit for each position.

We Deliver Results

We are known for adeptly handling “tough searches.” Ones where a rare mix of skills and traits is called for, or where the company culture demands a certain personality. For us, these searches are handled like any other assignment. We pick our best people, work closely with the client and consistently deliver results:

• Thorough, efficient search execution – the majority of our projects result in a slate of qualified candidates within 30 days.
• A final candidate ideally matched to the position, organization, and culture – this is the result that really matters, right? That’s why we guarantee our work and will replace, at no additional fee, an executive who leaves within 12 months of hire due to performance.
• Discretion – we respect the privacy and confidentiality of both client and candidate.
• A true relationship – we’re in this business to form strategic relationships with our clients. We’re not just finding individuals, we’re helping you grow your organization. Which explains why 90% of our engagements come from existing clients.