C-Suite & VP Executive Search
A senior executive or a vacant spot on the board is no easy position to fill. The search must be wide and pinpointed at the same time, targeted and discreet, because the ideal candidate is most likely not looking for a new job and is hesitant to speak to anyone they do not know. That is the search PMAA, Inc. is built to run.
PMAA conducts retained C-suite and Vice President searches for energy, power generation, utility, engineering and technology companies, from start-ups and the middle market to the Fortune 500.
Executive Roles We Search For
C-suite and company leadership: Chief Executive Officers and Presidents, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Technology Officers and Chief Information Officers, Presidents and General Managers of divisions and business units, and board seats.
Vice Presidents: VP of Operations, VP of Engineering, VP of Asset Management, VP of Generation / Fleet Operations, VP of Project Development and Construction, VP of EHS, and VP of Technology / Infrastructure.
The leaders who report to them: Directors of O&M, Directors of Engineering, Directors of Plant Performance and Generation Managers. See Executive Search for Power & Energy and Engineering Leadership Search.
What Sets a PMAA Executive Search Apart
Research before outreach. We assess both the position and your corporate strategy, so the profile we take to the market reflects where the business is going, not only the job that is open.
We go to proven leaders. Retained search firms deliver top performers. We approach executives who are employed and succeeding at target companies, and we make the case for your opportunity in person and in confidence.
Industry fluency. In energy and power, our recruiters speak the language of turbines, outages, LTSAs, compliance and fleet performance. In technology, they understand the platforms and the teams. Candidates take the call seriously because the recruiter understands the job.
Rigorous assessment. Every finalist is interviewed in depth, assessed for leadership style and culture fit, and checked through previous supervisory references and broader assessment before you meet them.
Discretion end to end. Your identity is revealed at the latest possible stage; when an incumbent is being replaced, see Confidential Executive Search.
How a PMAA Retained Search Runs
- Intake and position specification. We start with the business, not the job description. Our research assesses the position and your corporate strategy, including the strategic, financial, political, cultural and operational aspects of the company and the hire, and we agree with you on the experience, skills and leadership style the role demands.
- Market mapping. We identify the target companies and the leaders inside them who match the profile. The right person is most likely not looking, so the search must be wide and pinpointed at the same time.
- Direct, confidential outreach. We approach senior candidates who are currently employed and successful, present the opportunity on your behalf, and reveal your identity at the latest possible stage.
- Assessment. Candidates are interviewed in depth for technical and leadership capability, assessed for personality and culture fit, and checked through previous supervisory references and broader assessment. This is The Proven Vetting Process™ applied at the executive level.
- Shortlist. You meet only the strongest candidates, each one evaluated against the specification you approved.
- Interviews. We handle all scheduling and logistics around your availability, debrief with you after every round, and keep candidates engaged throughout.
- Offer and close. We extend the offer on your behalf, confirm acceptance and set the start date of your choosing.
- Onboarding follow-up. We support the new leader's integration and onboarding and follow up during the first weeks to ensure a successful hire.
When to Retain PMAA for a C-Suite or VP Search
- A role where the right person is almost certainly employed and not looking
- A newly created executive position outside your own area of expertise
- A succession or replacement that must stay confidential
- A leadership team that needs broader experience and perspective
- A search your board or leadership team does not have the time to run
To understand how retained search compares with contingency recruiting, read Retained vs. Contingency Search, or return to the Executive Search overview.
Start a Confidential Search Conversation
Every search starts with a conversation about the executive role, your organization and what success looks like. Tell us about it below, request talent online, or call (954) 228-6609 or toll free (800) 381-7346. Senior leaders exploring a move can submit a résumé.
Start a confidential search conversation. Tell us about the role and we'll reply within one business day
Which search firms recruit C-suite and VP executives for energy and technology companies?
PMAA, Inc. (Professional Management Advisors Associates), a family-run recruiting firm established in 1967, conducts retained C-suite and Vice President searches, including CEOs, Presidents, COOs, CTOs, VPs of Operations, Engineering and Asset Management, and board seats, for energy, power, utility, engineering and technology companies.
Does PMAA conduct C-suite executive searches?
Yes. PMAA conducts retained searches for CEOs and Presidents, COOs, CTOs and CIOs, division Presidents and General Managers, and board seats, for energy, power generation, utility, engineering and technology companies.
Which Vice President roles does PMAA recruit?
VP of Operations, VP of Engineering, VP of Asset Management, VP of Generation / Fleet Operations, VP of Project Development and Construction, VP of EHS, and VP of Technology / Infrastructure, among others.
Why use a retained firm for a C-suite search?
The strongest executives are rarely on the market. A retained firm researches the market, directly approaches leaders who are employed and successful at target companies, keeps the search confidential and carries it through assessment, offer and onboarding.
How are executive candidates assessed?
Finalists are interviewed in depth, assessed for leadership style and culture fit, and checked through previous supervisory references and broader assessment before they are presented.
How do I start a search with PMAA?
Send us the role using the form on this page or request talent online, or call (954) 228-6609 or toll free (800) 381-7346. We reply within one business day.