Discover and source top talent
We are inclusive in our sourcing and recruitment and guarantee to present a diverse candidate base to our clients.
We provide executive search solutions to help you build future-forward teams
Matching top talent with leading companies for over 20 years.
We’ve helped hundreds of organizations find top talent for over 20 years.
kpCompanies has partnered with hundreds of organizations providing deep hiring insights, inclusive sourcing of exceptional talent across various sectors and job functions, while executing on recruitment process excellence. Our expertise ensures your access to unparalleled candidates, driving success and innovation in your workforce.
Impact at a Glance
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Years Experience
Connecting talented executives with the organizations that need them, since 1994.
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Diverse Candidates
Between 2022 and 2023, 86% of our placed candidates met one or more dimensions of diversity.
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Return Rate
We nurture lasting relationships — 80% of our clients return for future searches.
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Executives Placed
1,000+ executive placements across sectors and functions over two decades.
Our clients come to us because they trust our wide network of leaders with diverse backgrounds.
Equitable Sourcing
Equitable sourcing of top executives
Our long-standing commitment to equitable sourcing, paired with our team’s recruitment expertise, is instrumental in helping our clients achieve hiring success. Our work goes beyond placing candidates just to fill a vacancy. We aim to deliver leaders who will impact your vision and lead your organization into the future.
Finding Talent from all walks of life
Unparalleled access to diverse and specialized talent pools
kpCompanies stands out for its deep-rooted connections within diverse communities and specialized industries. Our proactive approach to talent sourcing goes beyond traditional recruitment channels, leveraging a vast network that includes underrepresented groups and niche skill sets.
Our Services
Specializing in executive leadership searches across various industries, we view each project as a vital part of your overall business strategy. We aim not only to fill roles but also to offer sustainable solutions for your business’s lasting success. Let’s collaborate to build a team that reflects your vision and propels your organization forward.
For aspiring directors
Are you board ready?
Take our two-minute self-assessment to see where you stand — you’ll get a personalized readiness score, the Ultimate Guide to Board Readiness, and a place in our community of board-ready, diverse leaders.
- 2 minutes, 11 questions
- Your personalized readiness score
- The Ultimate Guide to Board Readiness
Trusted by top companies around the nation
Future-Forward Hiring
A future-forward approach to hiring your next leader
Our dedicated team brings a time-tested recruitment process to every search — serving organizations across multiple sectors and functions, with a steady focus on the long-term success of every placement.
Expertise spanning various industries and sectors
Deep functional expertise across nine practice areas, from finance to non-profit leadership to government.
Recruitment excellence across job functions
A time-tested process refined over two decades of senior leadership and board placement.
Local Presence, Nationwide Coverage
Headquartered in Minneapolis with a team operating across the country to deliver wherever you are.
Extensive knowledge of inclusion strategies
Guidance on inclusive hiring practices and structured assessment to mitigate bias at every stage.
Specialties
Areas of Specialty
We specialize in a variety of areas for positions senior manager and above.
- Human Resources and Administration
- Accounting and Finance
- Marketing and Business Development
- Information Technology
- Legal
- Operations
- Non-Profit Leadership
- Government
- Board Search
Why Choose Us
Why choose kpCompanies?
The process, the network, and the guarantee behind every placement.
Access our exclusive network
Our extensive network of alliances with businesses across various industries gives us access to the best diverse talent nationwide.
Save time and money
Hiring is time-consuming. Our team of experts paired with our Exceptional Talent Match™ process guarantees we can present quality candidates to you within 10 days.
Place and retain guarantee
With over 20 years of serving our clients and candidates nationwide, we guarantee to place and retain the best candidates.
Industries
Clients we serve
Non-profits
Financial Services
Public Sector
Education
Retail
Arts + Entertainment
General Counsel + Legal
Healthcare
Get Started
Start your executive search with kpCompanies
Schedule a free discovery to learn more about how kpCompanies can help you with your needs in finding your next leaders. Our discovery calls are confidential and require no commitment.
- Access extensive talent networks and pipelines (active and passive)
- Customized recruitment approach for each position
- Save time and money with our talent pool access, in-depth market knowledge and dedicated recruitment team
Coverage
Nationwide coverage. Local presence.
Headquartered in Minneapolis with a team expanded nationwide, we bring local presence and national reach to every search.
- Nationwide search coverage.
- Expertise spanning various industry sectors.
- Services including Executive Search and Board Search.
- Time-tested and proven Exceptional Talent Match™ process for optimal placement.
- Extensive knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies.
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What They’re Saying
We had an excellent partnership together and were focused on the same goal. We knew we could trust kpCompanies with our hiring needs. Used for two searches — VP Marketing Communications and IT VP.
SVP Strategy and COO
The Minneapolis Foundation