Helping Great Companies
Hire Outstanding Talent

Founded by Hannah Lipman in 1991, Hannah Lipman Associates, Inc. is a premier provider of retained executive search services. By first developing a thorough understanding of business needs and organizational culture, we maximize the impact of our outstanding research and candidate development capabilities and consistently deliver superior client services.

Having spent many years recruiting senior leadership at the VP level, our recruiting efforts are now focused on transformational board and C-level leaders in the private equity, public company, and non-profit spaces across a variety of industries.

Our Executive Search Service

Over the past 25 years, we have nourished a deep, active network of relationships with top executives and leaders across many industries, giving us a cutting-edge advantage as we begin each new search. Our clients value our integrity, ethics, insight, and timely completion of our work, and nearly 75% of our assignments are for clients for whom we have previously worked. Similarly, candidates trust us to bring them opportunities that are a good fit for their capabilities and ambitions.

Our services include, but are not limited to:

Consult with organizational leaders to create a comprehensive position specification

Target company research and competitive intelligence

Industry-based or functional candidate identification and development

Candidate screening, assessment, and presentation

Comprehensive reference checks (typically we complete a minimum of 5 reference checks each for finalist candidates)

Consult with client on offer design. Offer presentation and negotiation

1-year placement guarantee

A Few Of Our Clients

What Our Clients Are Saying

  • “Hannah was introduced to me by a trusted advisor. Her work in helping me find a Chief Financial Officer at my previous company was one of the best recruiting experiences in my career…”

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    -Chief Executive Officer

  • “At the Scrum Alliance board we engaged Hannah several years ago to help us find diverse, senior and international board member candidates as well as finding a CEO for the Scrum Alliance organization. Hannah does a fantastic job consistently vetting potential candidates and continuously delivering great talent, even at short notice…”

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    -Board Chairman

  • “We engaged Hannah for a search to find a senior level leader and I found working with her was a pleasure. Not only was she the ultimate professional, but made working with her on the search effortless. She actively listened to our needs and responded quickly with candidates that fit the bill. I would recommend her highly.”

    -President, Americas

  • “Hannah’s skills in consultation, listening and developing a deep knowledge of her clients, their businesses and the people who will thrive in their environments make her an excellent business partner. She is a recruiter who is interested in developing long term relationships, vs. just “making a placement”. Her network is fantastic, her candidate identification skills are strong, and…”

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    -Managing Partner

  • “Hannah is among the top few headhunter’s I’ve worked with. She takes the time to understand the culture and objectives of the firm and finds amazing people. She worked with me in my role as CHRO for Cisco, and placed over 25 people in 5 years, into key strategic HR roles. I especially valued the in-depth reference checking process and onboarding help for new hires provided by Hannah’s firm…”

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    - Chief Human Resource Officer (Emeritus)

  • I have had the unique pleasure of working with Hannah Lipman Associates as both a candidate and as a client. I have known Hannah professionally for more than eight years. I was impressed with her professionalism and thorough assessment process…”

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    -VP, Global Change Management

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