
Transform Your Hiring Experience with Preferred Partner Search.
As a woman-owned national executive search firm, we don’t settle for filling seats—we ignite partnerships that propel organizations to new heights. With over three decades of deep-rooted experience in manufacturing and operations, we bring unmatched insight to our craft. For the past 9 years, we’ve honed this expertise in executive search, bringing talented people together with a bold, relationship-driven strategy that sets us apart as a cut above the rest.
What Makes Us Different?
Personalized Connection: We know every organization is one-of-a-kind. Our team dives deep into your culture, values, and vision, delivering candidates who don’t just bring skills—they blend seamlessly into your world.
Tailored Search Strategies: No cookie-cutter solutions here. Whether it’s niche expertise or visionary leadership, we craft bespoke recruitment strategies, tapping our vast network and industry savvy to pinpoint your perfect match.
Cutting-Edge FIT Score Technology: We take precision to the next level with our proprietary, tech-advanced software. For every candidate we present, you get a tailored FIT Score—our unique assessment blending job requirements, your priorities, and in-depth candidate insights—to ensure an unrivaled alignment with your needs.
Proven Track Record of Success: Our expansive network and meticulous vetting have fueled a legacy of pairing elite talent with organizations poised for growth. Countless clients trust us to power their pivotal moments, and our results tell the story.
Consultative Partnership: We’re more than recruiters—we’re your strategic allies. Expect market intelligence, trend analysis, and hands-on guidance every step of the way, empowering you to choose with confidence.
Commitment to Your Success: Your triumph is our drive. We’re in it for the long haul, forging lasting partnerships and offering post-placement support to guarantee a thriving integration.Let’s Elevate Your Team Together!
Why go with the usual when you can unlock the exceptional? Reach out to Preferred Partner Search today and see how our distinctive, results-driven approach delivers the talent to skyrocket your organization’s success. We’re eager to ignite a partnership with you!
Offering the Right Solution for you:
Priority SEARCH
For those high-stakes or complex needs—like rare skill sets, executive positions, discreet searches, pivotal roles, or bulk hiring—we deploy our targeted priority search process. This is our elite headhunting expertise, crafted to seek out and secure the exceptional professionals your business demands..
Flat Fee SEARCH
Looking for a predictable cost structure? Our Flat Fee Recruitment model might be the perfect fit. With a modest upfront engagement fee to kick off the search, we provide a transparent, all-inclusive rate—covering everything from sourcing to placement. This option blends affordability with certainty, ideal for businesses planning ahead without the surprises of traditional billing.
CONTINGENT SEARCH
For quick, routine hires, we offer a flexible contingent recruitment option. It’s a pay-on-success model—think of it as a straightforward, no-risk solution. Teaming up with other recruiters, this approach shines when filling simpler, everyday roles.
CEO- Diane Verzella
After 20+ years in Manufacturing and Operations leadership, Diane joined the Executive Search arena. Partnering with Manufacturing and OEM clients, Diane brings a unique approach, based not just on industry knowledge, but relationships and trust. Diane had a very successful 7 year long career with a boutique executive search firm in Cincinnati, Oh. She has experience placing candidates and managing clients Regionally, Nationally and Internationally.
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The Recruiter Network for Independent Recruitment Firms
Locally, regionally, and internationally, NPAworldwide connects independent recruitment firms to facilitate split placements. NPAworldwide is the oldest recruiter network of its kind. Headquartered in the USA, member recruiting firms are located throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Americas. At Preferred Partner Search, we're proud to be a valued member of NPA Worldwide, a global network of premier independent executive search firms. This affiliation allows us to offer our clients access to a vast talent pool and industry expertise on a global scale. With our Ohio-based roots and NPA Worldwide's extensive reach, we are uniquely positioned to deliver top-notch executive recruitment services for manufacturing companies and engineering firms, both locally and internationally. Partner with us to benefit from our local knowledge as well as national, and global connections, ensuring the best talent matches for your organization.