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We make futures happen.®

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The Elliot Group is more than a retained executive search firm;
we are partners with our clients and catalysts for leadership transformation.

Our Focus

By specializing in the consumer and service sectors, we provide expert perspective when matching talent with opportunity. We are highly sought after in industries including:

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Restaurant & Hospitality

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Consumer & Lifestyle

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Franchising

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Why The Elliot Group?

We don’t just work for our clients; we become an integral part of their organizations.

We immerse ourselves in our clients’ businesses, allowing us to better represent their unique opportunities, culture and vision. This deep connection allows us to serve as consultants, trusted advisors and champions of their success.

Our long-term record of client satisfaction has earned us recognition as one of America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms from Forbes. This honor is based on survey results and feedback from thousands of human capital executives, and we take pride in our client relationships.

What is Retained Executive Search?

Retained executive search, or executive recruiting, is a proven process used by organizations to attract and hire top-level executives for senior leadership positions. A retained search team works diligently on behalf of the hiring company to recruit, assess and secure candidates exclusively and often confidentially.

Selecting the right executive search firm is crucial. A premier recruiter makes the hiring process more efficient, ensures confidentiality, holds specialized expertise, expands the candidate pool and reduces risk. Ultimately, an executive search partner helps secure success and sustainability for an organization by bringing the best talent to the table.

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Meet the team behind your success.

Decades of experience and dedication to clients defines who we are.

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We Serve You

Our commitment to our clients extends beyond identifying the right leaders to join their teams. We are also dedicated to supporting the executives themselves - those who lead today's most successful companies.

Our 501(c)(3) non-profit Elliot Leadership Institute provides professional and personal development for leaders looking to positively advance communities, industries, and the future of business. Through events, peer groups and an extensive and influential network, we empower people and teams.

How can we help?

Are you a business looking for the catalyst that will lead your transformation? A prospective candidate ready for the next steps in your career? We’d love to learn more.

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What makes The Elliot Group different from other executive search firms?

The Elliot Group combines deep industry specialization with a genuinely human approach. Rather than simply sourcing candidates, the team immerses itself in each client's business — understanding its culture, goals, and trajectory — to identify leaders who are the right fit not just for today, but for where the company is headed next. This approach has earned The Elliot Group recognition by Forbes as one of America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms.

What is retained executive search, and how does it work?

Retained executive search is a focused, exclusive process used to recruit senior-level leaders. When you retain The Elliot Group, the firm works on your behalf — and only your behalf — to identify, assess, and secure the right candidate. The process is typically confidential and involves deep discovery, targeted outreach, thorough candidate assessment, and support through onboarding.

What does "deep immersion" mean in practice?

Before beginning any search, The Elliot Group invests significant time in getting to know your organization - its culture, leadership dynamics, strategic goals, and competitive environment. This goes beyond reading a job description; the team goes on-site to truly immerse themselves and understand what kind of leader will truly thrive in your specific context so that we can deliver the best results for our clients.

Do you use technology in the search process?

Yes. The Elliot Group uses customized technology alongside human expertise, cultural intelligence, and what we call "informed intuition." Technology helps map the candidate landscape, but our team's judgment ensures the right people rise to the top.

What is the Elliot Leadership Institute?

The Elliot Leadership Institute is The Elliot Group's 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to professional and personal development for leaders. Through events, peer groups, and an extensive network, it helps executives positively advance their communities, industries, and the future of business.

Is The Elliot Group a member of any industry organizations?

The Elliot Group has deep ties across the industries we serve and believes deeply in giving back. The firm was a founding member of the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA), and our CEO, Alice Elliot sits on the Board of Trustees of The Culinary Institute of America. We are also active members in the National Restaurant Association, International Franchise Association and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).