Executive Search, By Design

The right executive doesn't simply fill a role. They change what a company can accomplish.

The Kleinbach Group partners directly with CEOs and executive teams to identify and recruit high-impact leaders who can move the business forward. Every search begins with a deep understanding of what success actually looks like — the business objectives, leadership expectations, market challenges, and culture the right person will need to navigate.

Then we go find them.

We don't rely on who happens to be looking for a job. We map the market, identify proven leaders across competitors and adjacent industries, and approach the people whose experience and track record align with what our client needs.

Our practice is intentionally selective. We take on a limited number of searches so every engagement receives senior-level attention, discretion, urgency, and accountability from beginning to end.

We combine AI-enabled market intelligence with more than three decades of executive recruiting judgment. Technology helps us see the market. Experience tells us who is worth pursuing.

Every candidate is thoroughly evaluated and qualified before reaching our clients. We don't send resumes to create activity. We introduce leaders we believe deserve a seat at the table.

What Clients Experience


– A search strategy built around your business objectives
– Targeted market mapping and competitive intelligence
– Direct, discreet outreach to high-value passive talent
– Rigorous candidate evaluation and qualification
– Clear, candid communication throughout the search
– Strategic guidance through interviews, negotiation, and close

Our work isn’t measured by how many candidates we find.

It’s measured by who you hire — and what they accomplish once they’re there.

 

Search Engagement Models


Contingency Search
For organizations that need flexibility and speed while recruiting proven talent for critical growth positions.

Retained Executive Search
For senior leadership and mission-critical hires requiring comprehensive market mapping, dedicated resources, and a highly strategic search partnership.

Contract & Interim Search
For organizations navigating transition, rapid growth, product launches, or leadership gaps that require experienced talent on a defined timeline.

Client Testimonials

“I’ve worked with Lyn for over 20 years and emphatically recommend her services. Several times, she has been intimately involved in helping me build out commercial teams and has always sourced, interviewed and closed excellent candidates. If you are looking for a talented IVD recruiter – you need to work with TKG.”

Timothy Still
President, CEO
Medical Diagnostics & Devices

“Lyn Kleinbach is a pleasure to work with, sharp, resourceful and incredibly competent. I had to assemble a field group of 40 people in a very short period of time.  Lyn did a fantastic job of identifying excellent candidates, culling the list to a reasonable size, and bringing the candidates to the table. This allowed me to focus on the hiring decision without being distracted by the rest of the process.  I would hire her again without a moment’s hesitation.”

Tom Kissinger
President/CEO
BSI llc

“I have worked with Lyn for 25 years, always exceeding my expectations and delivering more than promised. She invests the time up front making sure that she understands your needs, the company culture, the leadership team and the strategy so that she can bring forth the most qualified candidates. Consequently, candidates are well-vetted before they are presented. She provides timely feedback and can be very helpful in the decision process. TKG is my ‘go-to’ for recruiting needs!”

J. Chad Brown
SVP Sales & Marketing
NanoString Technologies

“I’ve worked with Lyn and her staff for several years now with a high rate of success. Lyn has cut my recruitment time in half and found talented candidates in even the toughest geographies. Candidates are always top caliber and come pre-screened with a detailed summary reducing the amount of homework I need to do on my end. Outstanding personalized service from TKG.”

Jim France
Director, Global Strategic Accounts
Bio-Rad Laboratories

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