Executive search for revenue leadership in tech and SaaS. Retained engagements only. Run for thirty years by Debbie Harper, one phone call at a time.
Retained, exclusive engagements for senior revenue leadership: Chief Revenue Officer, VP of Sales, VP of Marketing, Head of Customer Success, and adjacent roles. Long cycles, deep diligence, and the same person from the first call to the signed offer.
Read moreFractional or interim CROs, VPs of Sales, and senior GTM leaders for companies between full-time hires or at an inflection point. Typically three to nine months, with a clear handoff to a permanent leader.
Read moreDiscreet representation for senior GTM leaders weighing a move. A short client list at any given time, off-market introductions, and an advocate in the room who represents you, not the hiring company.
Read moreWhether it's scaling pressure, misaligned go-to-market strategy, or shifting board expectations, CRO turnover is real. A look at what keeps a top-performing CRO and what replacement actually costs when they leave.
Read the essayWhat companies see as a sign of strength and high standards, candidates often view as weakness and an inability to execute. What perpetually-reposted job listings actually signal to the people you most want to hire.
It's not about you. Companies don't hire because someone needs a job or has a great résumé; they hire because they believe someone can solve a problem. A short essay on positioning yourself as the answer.
I started in recruiting in 1987, took every search call I could get, and learned the work the only way it can be learned, which is one conversation at a time. I founded Harper Hewes in 1993.
Most of my clients are tech and SaaS companies hiring senior revenue leaders: CROs, VPs of Sales, VPs of Marketing, Heads of Customer Success, and the occasional interim leader. I run a short list of retained engagements at any given time, which is what makes the work white-glove rather than transactional.
If you want to know what an executive search actually looks like when run carefully, I am happy to walk through one with you on a call.
A short note is enough to start. The role you are hiring, the rough timeline, and what makes this search hard to run inside. I read everything that comes through and respond within one business day.
Walk through a live brief, or just compare notes on a hire you are thinking about.