executive search firm
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
UK • EMEA • US • est 2009

Our Clients

Who We Work With: Partnering with Industry Leaders to Drive Success

Our expertise lies in connecting CEOs, executives, and technology firm leaders with game-changing C-suite, VP, and director-level talent across the UK, Europe, and the US, enabling transformation and growth.

Our dedication to Talent, Tech & Innovative Executive Search is unparalleled. If you align with our mission of connecting high-impact executives in C-Suite, VP, and Director positions with opportunities in the technology sector, then let's engage in a conversation - as it revolves around fostering meaningful human connections!

Success in business is all about people, people, people. Whatever industry a company is in, it’s employees are its biggest competitive advantage.

CEOs, executives, and leaders reach out to us when they recognise that their achievements are being hindered by their failure to attract, hire, and retain exceptional executive professionals – This is the precise moment we step in.

The process of recruiting high-performing executives is time-consuming, intricate, and necessitates a unique skill set and expertise. This is our strength - our ability to effectively recruit and hire high-caliber professionals.
Who We Help
We work with Founders, CxOs & Influencers of Tech firms in the UK, Europe & US, who want access to an extensive network of game-changing C-Suite talent and a recruitment system that delivers.
Our ETAR System
Our Executive Talent Acquisition & Retention (ETAR™) System uses a specific set of inbound and outbound strategies to Attract, Recruit & Retain Top Executive Talent, by standing out, building trust and engaging many 1000s of top c-suite executives.
Tech Companies
Our clients are typically high growth Technology companies OR companies who, whilst maybe in a different sector, have technology at the core of their business / product / service.
Search Performance
We’ve spent years building our Executive Search solution to deliver game-changing executive talent and results with a 99%+ success delivery record underpinned by a 12 month guarantee.

Learn More About Our Executive Search Practice

Our Executive Recruitment team serves towns and cities across the UK, EMEA & US.

If you would like to connect with a top Executive Search Firm, please reach out to our Executive Recruitment agency to discover how we can help you.

hello@arubaexec.com

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Testimonials

  • The executive services provided by Richard and his team are second to none. Extremely diligent and thorough. A great shortlist provided for an executive role we were recruiting for. Timely communication throughout leading to a quick placement.
    CEO
  • First class service all round. One of the best executive recruiters and experiences I have ever had, leading to a successful placement of a superb candidate from an exceptional shortlist. Very pleased and will use again without fail
    MANAGING DIRECTOR
  • I still remember when I was deciding about whether to use one of the big firms or to give Aruba Exec, a firm I had not heard of before, a shot. I could not be happier with my decision to go with Aruba. The founder, Richard, has a great network, and truly cares about finding the perfect fit for both sides. He’s personal, fair, not afraid of a challenge, and listens! Qualities that are sometimes hard to find with one of the big firms. I will continue to use Richard for career advice and executive search for the companies I work with.
    FOUNDER - FORBES 30 UNDER 30
  • I was recommended to contact Aruba from an ex-colleague in my network who had worked with Richard, as we had a senior appointment to fill. The service provided was second to none, Richard quickly understood our requirements, challenged what we were looking for and delivered a very strong shortlist where all the candidates were serious prospects. All in all, a successful search campaign with our first choice candidate secured. I will certainly be using Richard and his team again.
    CEO
  • I would like to thank Richard Crossman, a senior director at Aruba Executive Search, he has provided superb mentoring in both development of my cv and in my approach to the next stage of my career. Further, he is passionate in wanting to help people succeed in their career and is willing to give the time to do this - now that counts.
    MD - FINANCIAL SERVICES
  • Richard has fantastic industry knowledge and builds great relationships with candidates quickly. He works hard to understand our business and our needs and generates high quality candidates quickly. Having Richard engaged on our recruitment activity has been a real game changer for us.
    HR LEADER, NYSE TOP 10 COMPANY
  • From the first contact Aruba were very well engaged; Richard was available consistently and he understood both my background and my career plan. Richard provided valuable and usable guidance which I am certain improved my presentation and which ensured I could pitch my experience and skill set appropriately.
    OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
  • Richard is clearly passionate about the recruitment industry and very professional in his dealings with both clients and candidates. I have used his service for myself as a candidate and a client and on both occasions he has delivered well.
    HEAD OF HR
  • If, like me, you believe that clear timely communication is the cornerstone of effective recruitment, then I can strongly recommend the Services of Richard at Aruba.
    GROUP MARKETING DIRECTOR
  • Richard is unusual as a recruiter in that he not only knows his subject matter but actually does as he says, he takes an open and collaborative approach and genuinely engages in a professional and effective manner, easy to deal with an honest broker.
    HR DIRECTOR
A Personal Approach to Executive Search
Aruba Exec is an internationally acclaimed retained executive search firm, committed to resolving crucial executive recruitment challenges for clients across the UK, EMEA & US, through cutting-edge, data-driven headhunting, that secures high-performance executives.
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