Y Scouts is the executive search firm Private Equity organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area trust when they need an inspired leader.

Y Scouts believes inspired organizations and inspired leaders begin with why. Why does your company exist? Why do you get out of bed in the morning? When organizations and leaders know why they do what they do, they inspire others to be a part of what you do.

We connect executives who want to make a difference with private equity firms in the San Francisco Bay Area who are making a difference. We understand how important it is to hire experienced people who are motivated by your mission and fit within your unique culture. Every leader we present has the right mix of professional skills, personality and purpose that fits with your organization.

Led by Max Hansen, a seasoned private equity executive who is driven to “create something from nothing,” the motivations of our clients are clearly understood. Max and our team of search consultants understand the functions and dynamics surrounding the most critical leadership roles in private equity. We don’t just present you with candidates who can grow your business. We present you with candidates who will grow your business based on your “why.” We ensure that every leader we present has the right mix of purpose, personality and professional skills that fits with the why of your organization.

Y Scouts specializes in recruiting executives for these types of Private Equity Firms in the San Francisco Bay Area:

Types of Organizations:

  • Consumer Products and Services
  • Nonprofit
  • Private Equity Portfolios
  • High Tech
  • Conscious Capitalism
  • Ecommerce
  • Technology
  • Startups
  • Other Purpose-Driven Organizations

Types of Executive Search:

  • Chief Executive Officer or President
  • Chief Operations Officer or CFO
  • Vice President
  • Directors
  • Sales Executive Search
  • General Managers
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Retail Executive Search
  • Other critical manager positions

Y Scouts’ Private Equity Executive Search Process

Y Scouts’ private equity executive recruiters are covert. We ensure that our search processes are completely confidential. As a result, Y Scouts delivers you with a leader that is ready to champion the future of your company. What makes Y Scouts unique as a private equity executive search firm is that we don’t post jobs. By taking this no job posting approach, we are able to perform a comprehensive dive into everything that exists behind a candidate’s resume.

Our team at Y Scouts uses this in-depth examination of potential candidates to find top talent that aligns with your company’s culture, values, and mission. As a result, clients receive an authentic and outgoing leader who is ready to start performing from day one.

The first step of our search process at Y Scouts begins with our team learning more about a client’s company. We want to know more about what your company does and what motivates you to do it. We then use this information to craft a personalized search process that makes your company’s needs a top priority.

If you’re looking for a private equity executive search firm, please call us at (480) 498-7222 or fill out the form below. If you’re looking for private equity executive jobs, please join the Y Scouts Leadership Community.

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“Wow! You guys hit a home run. Really like the candidates from Y Scouts.” – Adam Goodman, President of Goodmans Interior Structures

“If you need a passionate leader, the approach Y Scouts takes will attract the right talent.” – Kevin Fallon McCarthy, McCarthy Law

“The approach Y Scouts took provided us with unique candidates that fit with our culture.” – Matt Altman, Co-Founder & Principal of Sportiqe Apparel