BOB Search

BOB Search is a retained executive search firm for the aerospace, defense, space and industrial sectors. It helps clients find the right executives and leaders. The firm says it has more than 40 years of experience in executive search.

Its services include retained executive search, an executive advisory program and a Performance-Based Search System. The company says this system identifies the critical results a new hire must deliver, then locates prospects with the right background.

The firm works in aerospace recruiting, defense recruiting, industrial recruiting and private equity recruiting. The website says 56% of searches completed since 2020 were with private equity clients. Searches are conducted nationwide, with a focus on key industry specific areas.

The website reports that 65% of placements are identified within the first seven days of a search. The average time to close a search engagement is 15 weeks. Since 2020, the company says it has completed over 150 searches.

The firm says 82% of its clients are repeat clients, because of successful search placements. The website says the firm takes the time to deeply understand each client's organization, culture and values.

Client testimonials on the website come from companies including Senior Aerospace, Endevco, Eaton, Emcore, Colibrys and Standard Pacific Homes. Clients praise the firm's detailed approach to specification development, its candid feedback and its clear understanding of hiring needs.

The website also offers articles, insights, a downloadable brochure and a podcast episode featuring its president. The company says its aim is to bring the right leaders to each client and help drive the client's business forward. The website also lists its Our Difference, Our Process and Executive Search Process pages. The contact page includes a form for employers. Candidates can find resources through the site's resources section, and the brochure and recent placements are also available online.

Services

• Retained executive search
• Executive advisory program
• Performance-Based Search System
• Aerospace recruiting
• Defense recruiting
• Industrial recruiting
• Private equity recruiting
• Insights and articles
• Recent placements