Aruba Exec
ActiveOverview
Aruba Exec is a boutique executive search firm based in London, specializing in recruiting C-suite leaders for technology and innovation-focused companies across the UK, EMEA, and USA.134 It employs data-driven headhunting techniques and a partner-led, personalized approach to address executive recruitment challenges for scale-ups and global firms.15
History
Aruba Exec was founded in 2009 by Richard Crossman to provide a personalized boutique approach to executive search for clients worldwide.45 The firm has maintained this model, focusing on technology sector C-suite placements including CEOs, CTOs, CMOs, CFOs, and CPOs.4 It operates from London with global reach across the UK, EMEA, and USA.14
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| C-Suite Executive Search | Data-driven recruitment for tech leaders | $20,000 - $100,000 |
| CEO Recruitment | Transformation leaders for tech companies | $30,000 - $150,000 |
| CTO Headhunting | Innovation and technical executives | $25,000 - $120,000 |
| CMO Search | Growth and brand-building executives | $25,000 - $110,000 |
| CFO Placement | Financial operations specialists | $25,000 - $120,000 |
Manufacturing
As a service-based executive search firm, Aruba Exec does not engage in manufacturing or physical product production.15
Notable Products
- C-Suite Search Service - Partner-led recruitment for executive roles in tech firms using data-driven methods.
- CEO Headhunting - Sourcing visionary leaders for company-wide transformation.
- CTO Recruitment - Finding executives to drive technical innovation.
- CMO Executive Search - Placing leaders focused on brand growth and marketing.
- CFO Placement - Recruiting for complex financial management roles.
Reputation
Aruba Exec is recognized as a specialized boutique firm in technology executive search, noted for its high-touch personalized service and claimed success rates over 99% in placements and 98% retention.35 Professionals view it as effective for scale-ups needing C-suite talent in competitive markets.14 Limited independent reviews are available in public sources.
Sources (6)
- https://arubaexec.com
- https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05661560
- https://www.onrec.com/directory/recruiter-suppliers/aruba-exec
- https://arubaexec.com/contact-us/executive-search-london/
- https://arubaexec.com/about-us/
- https://www.headhunterslist.co.uk/companies/aruba-exec/