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Modern Healthcare recognizes Kirby Partners as a top executive search firm

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Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 04:00 AM

Modern Healthcare recognizes Kirby Partners as a top executive search firm

Lake Mary, FL – July 26, 2024 - Kirby Partners has been named one of the country’s largest healthcare executive search firms for 2024 by Modern Healthcare.


This prestigious recognition highlights Kirby Partners’ 35-year legacy of excellence as a leading executive search firm specializing in placing senior-level healthcare, IT, and cybersecurity leaders throughout the U.S.


“This honor is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Judy Kirby, Kirby Partners CEO. “We’re dedicated to transforming healthcare organizations by connecting them with exceptional leaders. This recognition inspires us to continue raising the bar in healthcare executive search by delivering world-class service.”


Kirby Partners has built a reputation for success rooted in their core values of integrity, service, growth, and collaboration, complemented by deep industry connections and an innovative approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).


“Our recognition by Modern Healthcare underscores our team’s commitment to understanding the unique needs of healthcare organizations,” said Bryan Kirby, Kirby Partners Vice President and executive recruiter. “We’re not just filling positions; we’re finding visionary leaders who can drive meaningful change and long-term success in this rapidly evolving industry.”


Kirby Partners’ commitment to excellence is reflected in their performance metrics:

  • 97% candidate offer acceptance rate
  • 98% client satisfaction
  • 8-year average tenure of placed executives
  • 35 average days to candidate presentation
  • 99% fill rate for C-suite positions


Kirby Partners is a certified woman-owned business that goes beyond industry standards by prioritizing diversity in executive recruitment, setting a new benchmark in the field.


Organizations looking to elevate their executive teams and drive transformative change can connect with Kirby Partners to begin their search for exceptional leaders.


Methodology: The 2024 list was based on Modern Healthcare’s 19th annual survey that ranked firms based on senior-level healthcare executive placements (VP and above) in the U.S. during 2023. The comprehensive list includes each firm’s rank, name, location, search type, revenue, number of recruiters, and senior-level placements.


About Kirby Partners

For 35 years, Kirby Partners has guided their clients as they “hire for impact” and helped accomplished executives find meaningful work.


Kirby Partners is a retained executive search firm specializing in the national placement of senior-level healthcare, information technology, and cybersecurity leaders at top organizations. Kirby Partners also provides interim leaders to fill gaps.


For more information about Kirby Partners, please visit www.kirbypartners.com


Contact

Heather Lujan, Kirby Partners Vice President of Marketing

  1. 788.7305

[email protected]

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