The science of talent engineering starts with the right access and data

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    C&T is the only truly data-driven executive search firm with full access to the best.

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    We are Talent Engineers who have learned from the best

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    We leverage our industry-leading database in conjunction with AI to deliver leaders who succeed.

The best execution and access, without the restrictions

Unlike the largest firms, C&T is not bogged down by extensive hands-off lists and an innefficient process that only serves up a fragment of the best.

At C&T we do search the right way

we continuously career track the highest performers in every discipline and every market we serve so at the beginning of every search we already know the star players

We are transparent and will never take on a project unless we have access to at least 90% of the definitive best

C&T is the only firm with a full time dedicated Researcher committed to capturing the complete ecosystem of every relevant leader within all competitors and all related companies.

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Access to the Pool Of Top Talent

SHREKTs are full of 'hands-off' policies that ensure mediocre talent access and render them unable to capture the definitive best

  • S - SpencerStuart
  • H - Heidrick & Struggles
  • R - Russ Reynolds
  • E - Egon Zhender
  • K - Korn Ferry
  • T - True

The science of talent engineering starts with the right access and data

C&T is the only truly Data Driven executive search firm. We leverage our industry leading database in conjunction with AI to deliver leaders who succeed. (Need More content here)

The best execution and access, without the restrictions

Unlike the largest firms, C&T is not bogged down by extensive hands off lists and a standardized process. Instead, with C&T’s OnPoint system, we approach every search hands-on, combining a deep understanding of market dynamics with a rigorous, tailor-fit search process, to identify executives who not only excel in their fields but also align seamlessly with your organizational culture and strategic goals.

From C-Suite roles to VP’s, our approach goes beyond matching skills on paper, at Christian & Timbers, we deliver leaders who succeed.

Access to top talent

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  • S - SpencerStuart
  • H - Heidrick & Struggles
  • R - Russ Reynolds
  • E - Egon Zhender
  • K - Korn Ferry
  • T - True

SHREKTs are full of 'hands-off' policies that ensure mediocre talent access and render them unable to capture the definitive best

This allows us to assess from the best and for you to select from the definitive best 

SHREKTs

  • 10X our size…10X the restrictions
  • 10x the reach… 10x access to the best
  • Limited to  30% - 40% of the ecosystem
  • Always gets to 90%+ of the definitive best

We do search right way, identifying everyone that can do the job , connecting with everyone and presenting the best. 

combining a deep understanding of market dynamics with a rigorous, tailor-fit search process, to identify executives who not only excel in their fields but also align seamlessly with your organizational culture and strategic goals. From C-Suite roles to VP’s, our approach goes beyond matching skills on paper, at Christian & Timbers, we deliver leaders who succeed.

The C&T Difference

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We don’t just place leaders – we place the right leaders.

Hiring the wrong executive can cost millions. That’s why our Onpoint approach goes beyond just finding great candidates – we find the best possible match for your company’s culture, vision, and long-term strategy. Our meticulous process ensures that 97% of our placements still thrive in their roles after two years – an industry-leading retention rate that outperforms the competition.

What drives this success?

  1. Deep Cultural Alignment – We go beyond skills and experience, ensuring a perfect fit with your company’s leadership DNA.
  2. Predictive Success Modeling – Our AI-driven insights assess long-term compatibility, not just immediate qualifications.
  3. Strategic Onboarding Support – We provide guidance beyond placement, setting up executives for long-term success.

The result? Executives who stick around, continue to excel, grow, and drive impact.

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We don’t just place executives –
we drive transformative business impact.

At Christian & Timbers, we don’t just fill roles—we place leaders who drive real impact. Our placements have generated over $50 billion in enterprise value, fueling industry-defining growth and innovation. This is the result of our data-driven process, deep talent expertise, and AI-powered insights. We engineer success by securing transformational leaders who deliver value from day one.

Average time to completion:  72 days vs  industry average of 128

90% plus access to the best

3X the resources for every search

Average Time to Completion

Global Reach, 24/7 Search Momentum

In today’s interconnected world, top talent knows no borders — and neither do we. C&T’s research team operates on a global 24/7 clock, spanning multiple continents and time zones. While other firms are off the clock, our international team is market mapping and engaging the definitive best, our OnPoint model means search progress continues around the clock, drastically accelerating time-to-hire.

This, combined with our industry-leading database, allows for an average completin time of just 72 days.

The only firm that can access and deliver the definitive best

  • Legendary Brand
  • Global Boutique
  • Full talent access, without massive 'hands-off' lists
  • Can access 50%+ more candidates than the SHREKTs
  • World’s best AI Driven execution
  • S - SpencerStuart
  • H - Heidrick & Struggles
  • R - Russ Reynolds
  • E - Egon Zhender
  • K - Korn Ferry
  • T - True

SHREKTs are full of 'hands-off' policies that ensure mediocre talent access and render them unable to capture the definitive best

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Greatness is a Science. C&T is the only firm that knows the formula

Client Onboarding And Search Process

1. Onpoint Scorecarding

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

2. Creating a Search Brief Set Weekly Cadence

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

3. Market Research & Mapping - Completed

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

4. Longlist Interviews and Presentations

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

5. Shortlist Ongoing Interviews and Refinement

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

6. Offer Structuring and Negotiation For Finalists

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

7. Finalists Decision - Close

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

8. Candidate Onboarding and Transition Support

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

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1. Onpoint Scorecarding

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

2. Creating a Search Brief Set Weekly Cadence

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

3. Market Research & Mapping - Completed

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

4. Longlist Interviews and Presentations

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

5. Shortlist Ongoing Interviews and Refinement

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

6. Offer Structuring and Negotiation For Finalists

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

7. Finalists Decision - Close

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

8. Candidate Onboarding and Transition Support

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

Client Onboarding And Search Process

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1. Onpoint Scorecarding

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

3. Market Research & Mapping - Completed

C&T conducts market research and maps the complete candidate ecosystem. This involves identifying active and passive candidates through databases, networks, and industry knowledge. After agreeing on scorecarding we will first target the best already known candidates that would drive desired predictive outcomes.

5. Shortlist Ongoing Interviews and Refinement

Together, C&T and the company interview candidates simultaneously, pruning and adding to the candidates in process. Feedback is critical here; this is typically where the most relevant candidates emerge.

7. Finalists Decision - Close

Together, C&T will coordinate along with the company team all aspects of the offer ensuring that the candidate selected will accept. In the final hours managing with precision is essential.

2. Creating a Search Brief Set Weekly Cadence

C&T drafts a search brief that outlines the role, responsibilities, and desired qualifications, along with details on compensation, reporting structure, search strategy and other key elements. C&T also often provides additional critical business intelligence.

4. Longlist Interviews and Presentations

C&T presents long list of top candidates with detailed candidate profiles and their scorecards from initial conversations.

6. Offer Structuring and Negotiation For Finalists

C&T works with the company and set of finalists to gather and prepare the information needed to finalize the candidate to hire. These include references, compensation data, and final qualitative assessments.

8. Candidate Onboarding and Transition Support

C&T provides support during the critical onboarding phase of the newly hired executive.

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1. Onpoint Scorecarding

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

2. Creating a Search Brief Set Weekly Cadence

C&T drafts a search brief that outlines the role, responsibilities, and desired qualifications, along with details on compensation, reporting structure, search strategy and other key elements. C&T also often provides additional critical business intelligence.

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3. Market Research & Mapping - Completed

C&T conducts market research and maps the complete candidate ecosystem. This involves identifying active and passive candidates through databases, networks, and industry knowledge. After agreeing on scorecarding we will first target the best already known candidates that would drive desired predictive outcomes.

4. Longlist Interviews and Presentations

C&T presents long list of top candidates with detailed candidate profiles and their scorecards from initial conversations.

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5. Shortlist Ongoing Interviews and Refinement

Together, C&T and the company interview candidates simultaneously, pruning and adding to the candidates in process. Feedback is critical here; this is typically where the most relevant candidates emerge.

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5. Shortlist Ongoing Interviews and Refinement

Together, C&T and the company interview candidates simultaneously, pruning and adding to the candidates in process. Feedback is critical here; this is typically where the most relevant candidates emerge.

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5. Shortlist Ongoing Interviews and Refinement

Together, C&T and the company interview candidates simultaneously, pruning and adding to the candidates in process. Feedback is critical here; this is typically where the most relevant candidates emerge.

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5. Shortlist Ongoing Interviews and Refinement

Together, C&T and the company interview candidates simultaneously, pruning and adding to the candidates in process. Feedback is critical here; this is typically where the most relevant candidates emerge.

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5. Shortlist Ongoing Interviews and Refinement

Together, C&T and the company interview candidates simultaneously, pruning and adding to the candidates in process. Feedback is critical here; this is typically where the most relevant candidates emerge.

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6. Offer Structuring and Negotiation For Finalists

C&T works with the company and set of finalists to gather and prepare the information needed to finalize the candidate to hire. These include references, compensation data, and final qualitative assessments.

7. Finalists Decision - Close

Together, C&T will coordinate along with the company team all aspects of the offer ensuring that the candidate selected will accept. In the final hours managing with precision is essential.

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7. Finalists Decision - Close

Together, C&T will coordinate along with the company team all aspects of the offer ensuring that the candidate selected will accept. In the final hours managing with precision is essential.

8. Candidate Onboarding and Transition Support

C&T provides support during the critical onboarding phase of the newly hired executive.

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1. Onpoint Scorecarding

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, and key business objectives, and discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define the search strategy and scorecard.

2. Creating a Search Brief Set Weekly Cadence

C&T drafts a search brief that outlines the role, responsibilities, and desired qualifications, along with details on compensation, reporting structure, search strategy and other key elements. C&T also often provides additional critical business intelligence.

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3. Market Research & Mapping - Completed

C&T conducts market research and maps the complete candidate ecosystem. This involves identifying active and passive candidates through databases, networks, and industry knowledge. After agreeing on scorecarding we will first target the best already known candidates that would drive desired predictive outcomes.

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4. Longlist Interviews and Presentations

C&T presents long list of top candidates with detailed candidate profiles and their scorecards from initial conversations.

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5. Shortlist Ongoing Interviews and Refinement

Together, C&T and the company interview candidates simultaneously, pruning and adding to the candidates in process. Feedback is critical here; this is typically where the most relevant candidates emerge.

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7. Finalists Decision - Close

Together, C&T will coordinate along with the company team all aspects of the offer ensuring that the candidate selected will accept. In the final hours managing with precision is essential.

6. Offer Structuring and Negotiation For Finalists

C&T works with the company and set of finalists to gather and prepare the information needed to finalize the candidate to hire. These include references, compensation data, and final qualitative assessments.

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8. Candidate Onboarding and Transition Support

C&T provides support during the critical onboarding phase of the newly hired executive.

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