Christian & Timbers · 9 hours ago
Partner
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/ExecutiveChristian & Timbers specializes in executive search for AI-native and advanced technology companies, seeking a Partner to manage client relationships and lead high-value executive searches. The role involves business development, client advisory, and leading search teams for senior leadership roles in the AI and technology sectors.
B2BBusiness DevelopmentConsulting
Responsibilities
Build and grow a portfolio of client relationships across AI-native companies, scaled technology businesses, and venture or private-equity investors
Originate retained executive search mandates through disciplined outreach, referrals, and high-quality delivery on existing assignments
Advise clients on leadership architecture, succession planning, role definition, and market positioning for senior roles
Lead end-to-end execution of retained searches, from mandate framing and search strategy through shortlists, offer negotiation, and onboarding
Set research priorities, target company focus, and candidate evaluation criteria for each assignment
Ensure quality, pace, and precision in all aspects of delivery, working closely with Principals, Senior Associates, and research teams
Maintain a deep view of AI leadership markets, including compensation trends, organization design patterns, and leadership moves across key companies
Represent Christian & Timbers in select forums, private events, and confidential networks relevant to AI, software, and capital formation
Contribute to internal and client-facing insights on AI leadership, C-suite structures, and growth-stage leadership requirements
Mentor and develop Principals, Senior Associates, and researchers, providing clear feedback, coaching, and role-modeling for high standards
Foster a culture of analytical rigor, discretion, documentation quality, and client-centered execution across search teams
Contribute to practice development in AI, engineering, product, data and go-to-market leadership
Support internal initiatives related to knowledge management, process improvement and technology tools that enhance our search capabilities
Qualification
Required
Significant experience in executive search with a track record leading senior-level assignments in technology, AI, or adjacent sectors, or a background in investment, strategy, or operating leadership with proven access to senior networks
Strong relationships or relationship-building capability with founders, CEOs, investors, and senior functional executives
Deep interest in AI infrastructure, applied AI, software platforms, and the broader innovation ecosystem
Ability to structure complex information about companies, markets, and leaders into clear recommendations and search strategies
High standard for written communication, documentation, follow-through, and professionalism under pressure
Comfort leading multi-project portfolios and guiding teams through complex, time-sensitive assignments
Benefits
A platform that is fully focused on executive search for AI and advanced technology leadership.
Direct access to board-level and C-suite discussions across high-growth, investor-backed, and global technology companies.
The opportunity to build and scale a practice within a firm that values research-driven work, confidentiality, and long-term client relationships.
A clear path for impact on the firm’s direction, client roster, and the leadership teams that shape the future of AI and advanced technology.
Company
Christian & Timbers
Christian & Timbers offers business consulting, executive search, and leadership advisory services.
Founded in 1980
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeff Christian
CEO, Founder
Recent News
2025-12-10
2025-02-26
Company data provided by crunchbase