JM Search Recognized as a Top Executive Search Firm in 2025 Rankings

Forbes & Hunt Scanlon Media honor JM Search for excellence in executive recruiting

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity and other growth-oriented private and public organizations, has been recognized among the top executive recruiting firms in the Americas by Forbes and ranked in the top 100 Private Equity Recruiters list by Hunt Scanlon Media.

For the ninth year, the Forbes 2025 America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms ranking surveyed more than 16,700 participants composed of industry professionals, including recruiters, hiring managers, and job candidates, and JM Search ranked in the top 40 of the 175 companies ranked.

JM Search was also recently named to Hunt Scanlon’s Private Equity Recruiting Power 100, a distinguished list recognizing the most influential executive search firms serving the private equity sector.

“This recognition is not just an achievement for JM Search; it’s a reflection of the trust our clients place in us to deliver leaders who shape the future,” said John Marshall, CEO of JM Search.

JM Search remains committed to helping clients succeed by deepening its expertise and expanding its team of specialized recruiters, ensuring top-tier talent solutions. The firm has built a highly experienced and deeply connected team dedicated to matching industry innovators and forward-thinking leaders with rapidly growing and transformative businesses across key sectors, including Consumer, Education & Social Impact, Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrial, Legal, Media & Communications, Services, and Technology.

JM Search has placed nearly 1,500 executives in the past 24 months in high-growth businesses. In 2025 thus far, the firm was named to the Financial Times list of The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies and has consistently been ranked in the Top 50 Recruiters list published by Hunt Scanlon Media.

For more information on JM Search, please visit our website, www.jmsearch.com.

About JM Search

JM Search (www.jmsearch.com) is the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations.

With over 45 years of experience, our partners are immersed in your search every step of the way, supported by a passionate, cohesive team of recruiting experts. With deep sector and functional-specific expertise, we’ve built expansive professional networks from decades of firsthand experience to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients and their businesses.

One firm, focused on you.