Retained Executive Search That Delivers 15X ROI on C-Suite Hires

We’re leadership advisors who help you define success, assess real performance, and hire accordingly. Your org chart doesn’t need another name, it needs a driver. We help you identify the outcomes you want and hire leaders who create them.

Why Top Companies Choose CCY

  • 92%

    Placement Success Rate

  • 15X

    Average ROI on Executive Search

  • 3X

    Faster Time-to-Hire Than Traditional Firms

  • 87%

    Retention Rate at Year 4

  • 6X

    Promotion Rate for Placed Executives

  • Predictive Tools

    Behavioral + Risk Assessments Used in Every Search

Our Proven Executive Search Process

When success isn’t clearly defined, the wrong hire is almost guaranteed.That’s why our search process starts with outcomes, not job descriptions. We help you clarify what winning looks like, then deliver the leader who gets you there.

Define role KPIs + success metrics

1

Map high-performing talent

2

Behavioral + risk analysis

3

Finalist snapshot
+ offer support

4

Executive integration + post-hire coaching

5

Hiring Executives Should Drive Business Growth—Not Risk

The Cost of Getting It Wrong:

❌ Mis-hires cost millions

❌ Cultural mismatch

❌ Delayed performance

What CCY Delivers:

✔ ROI in Year 1

✔ Strategic alignment

✔ Executives that deliver outcomes

Trusted Nationwide—Across 25+ Industries

We Specialize In Placing Executives In:

Finance & Insurance

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Manufacturing

Private Equity

CPG & Retail

Cybersecurity

Higher Ed & Nonprofit

Hospitality & Foodservice

Tech & Scientific Industries

Why Choose Cochran
Cochran & Yale?

We have placed C-level executives throughout the United States for over forty years. Our relationships, aided by our proprietary sourcing AI and engagement methods, offer access to top talent across virtually any industry and domain of business operations. We save you time. The average open job receives 250 applicants. Only 2% of those are qualified. Those who have the skills but aren't a culture match create more problems than solutions.

With CCY, you get candidates within the first two weeks, with an average time to hire of 44 days. We reach and engage candidates you won't. We employ dedicated staff to execute our research process and qualify candidates. Then we use personalized omni-channel marketing strategies and create unique content tailored to each candidate's communication preferences.

Our search expertise spans both industry and functional verticals—connecting organizations with senior executives who bring not only leadership experience, but also deep knowledge of the roles they step into. Whether you're hiring for a specific operational function or seeking strategic leadership within a niche market, we tailor every search to your unique needs.