What We Do Best
Executive Search
We specialize in high-impact placements for senior leadership, director-level, and C-suite roles. Our executive search process is discreet, strategic, and tailored to align with your long-term vision, not just today’s job description.
Professional Recruitment
For roles at the mid-level and early leadership tiers, we move fast without sacrificing quality. We combine smart outreach, market insight, and personalized support to find candidates who not only qualify, but who also actually belong on your team.
Why Central Coast Exec Search?
High-Touch, High-Integrity Approach
We’re not about high volume; we’re about high value. Every search is grounded in trust, transparency, and a deep respect for the people involved.
Intuitive Matchmaker Meets Strategic Pro
With decades of executive recruitment experience and a sixth sense for alignment, we go beyond job descriptions to find the real fit, on paper and in practice.
Flexible, Transparent Pricing
No rigid models here. From hourly consulting for admin roles to retained search for exec hires, we tailor each engagement to match your goals, budget, and bandwidth.
People Over Quotas
We don’t chase commissions—we build long-term partnerships. Founded by a recruiter who believes hiring well starts with listening, not pushing.
Central Coast Roots, Broader Reach
Based in San Luis Obispo County, we specialize in helping Central Coast businesses thrive, but our network spans well beyond the surf zone, connecting you to talent wherever the right fit may be.
More than recruitment. We're your competitive edge.
Where Talent Meets Opportunity, Naturally.
Rooted in the collaborative spirit of California's Central Coast, Central Coast Executive Search blends human insight with strategic outreach to help companies find the right people and help people find the right work. We believe recruitment should feel personal, powerful, and purposeful, not transactional. Whether you're a growing business or a seasoned professional, our mission is to make introductions that last.
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About Central Coast Executive Search
Central Coast Exec Search is a people-first talent partner helping companies across all industries find exceptional talent. We believe hiring should feel like a smart conversation, not a black hole, so we keep things collaborative, efficient, and human.
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We're not just about filling seats: We help companies build inclusive teams that reflect their values and make a real impact. For candidates, we offer a supportive, down-to-earth experience focused on growth, fit, and long-term success. We lead with integrity, empathy, and a healthy dose of common sense.
What Our Clients Say
Real feedback from the people we’ve proudly partnered with.