The Top AI Executive Search Firm
Fuel Innovation & Unlock Growth with the Top
AI Search Firm
Talentfoot is the premier AI executive search firm connecting forward-thinking organizations with the artificial intelligence leaders who will define their future.
Trusted by 2500+ AI Driven Companies
Why Talentfoot
is the choice for SMB’s,
Mid-Market and Enterprise businesses
98%
fill rate
5
weeks placement on avg.
2,500+
happy clients
The Challenge: Finding AI Leaders Who Actually Deliver
The artificial intelligence talent shortage has reached critical levels, with demand exceeding supply by 3.2:1 globally. While other firms struggle to understand AI roles, Talentfoot’s AI executive search specialists have been placing AI leaders since the technology emerged as a business imperative across North America.
AI Leaders Who Deliver Measurable ROI
We identify AI leaders who combine deep technical expertise with proven ability to drive business outcomes and ROI.
Talent That Integrates Seamlessly Into Your Vision
Every candidate undergoes rigorous cultural assessment to ensure seamless integration with your team and vision.
The Solution: Talentfoot's AI Search Team
Recruit faster
Our pre-vetted network of artificial intelligence executives enables candidate profiles delivered in as little as 5 business days across all major markets.
Access hidden talent
Meet AI talent with the technical skills and machine learning experience that aren’t browsing job boards because they’re too busy excelling in their current jobs.
Flexible pricing
Flexibile pricing and service options have been designed to meet your organization’s size, stage, and specific recruitment needs.
Industry-leading guarantee
We take the cringe out of working with traditional recruiters. Our clients enjoy the industry’s best candidate performance guarantee.
Jennifer
Executive Recruiter
10+ years exp.
Healthcare, HealthTech, MedTech, SaaS, Cyber Security
Jack
Executive Recruiter,
10+ years exp.
Leadership (Manager, Director, VP),
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Engineering.
Tim
Technology Practice Lead
20+ years exp.
C-Suite (CTO, CIO, CDO, CSO), Software Engineering, Cloud & Infrastructure, DevOps
Jenna D.
Leslie
Executive Senior Partner
25+ years exp.
CAIO, CTO, CDO, CSO, VP of ML, AI Director, VP of Technology
Tim
Technology Practice Lead
20+ years exp.
C-Suite (CTO, CIO, CDO, CSO), Software Engineering, Cloud & Infrastructure, DevOps
Jennifer
Executive Recruiter
10+ years exp.
Healthcare, HealthTech, MedTech, SaaS, Cyber Security
Jack
Executive Recruiter,
10+ years exp.
Leadership (Manager, Director, VP),
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Engineering.
Leslie
Executive Senior Partner
25+ years exp.
CAIO, CTO, CDO, CSO, VP of ML, AI Director, VP of Technology
Jenna D.
10+ years exp.
When to Call
Talentfoot
Urgent Executive Search
No AI leader, no advantage. Without the right executive, data sits idle, costs rise, and opportunities disappear. Talentfoot places AI leaders who turn technology into bottom-line results.
Building Your AI Team
Building an AI engine from the ground up. We help you hire visionary AI leaders with the expertise to automate processes, scale insights, and unlock new growth.
Leadership Team Misalignment
When AI initiatives stall. We uncover what’s missing at the leadership level and place proven AI executives who accelerate innovation and drive business impact.
New Market Entry
New market, new rules. We connect you with AI executives who bring the strategic foresight and technical acumen to drive a strong launch and lasting growth.
Post-Funding Growth
You’ve secured funding. To win, you need AI leadership that delivers ROI. We place executives who align with your vision and drive measurable results.
Confidential Replacements
When it’s time to replace an AI executive, confidentiality is critical. Our discreet process safeguards your timeline and keeps innovation on track.
Your team was awesome. You thoroughly understood the role and the company he presented me to. You were always available and quick to find answers for me. It’s not easy to come by great executive recruiters and you are definitely one of the best!
Your team really listened to our needs and probed when things weren’t clear or consistent. You also suggested changes to our process which ended up working better for us.
Talentfoot has a deep understanding of the marketing needs of today's business environment, identify great candidates, assess their capabilities and follow-up to finalize the search.
Your team listened very carefully to our brief, and provided us only with candidates who are highly qualified and highly motivated. You didn’t just throw a bunch of names in our face and make us do the work. We were very satisfied with the candidates we interviewed and ultimately thrilled with the one we have hired.
Talentfoot and Patrick spent the time to learn about our organization, our wants, our needs, and our weaknesses, helped shape the search criteria, and gave real feedback on the candidates you produced. Other firms should be embarrassed. They are poseurs compared to our experience with Talentfoot.
We were very pleased with Talentfoot’s work on the search, with many extremely high-caliber candidates to evaluate and work through throughout the process. The team did a great job of telling our story to build and maintain candidate interest and moved the process forward efficiently. We are thrilled to have our first choice candidate come on board.
AI Executive Roles We Help You Fill
Chief AI Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Data Officer
VP/Director of Artificial Intelligence
VP of Machine Learning
Head of Data Science
AI Engineering Manager
And more
Our partners
The Science Behind our
98% Success Rate
Our process is meticulous, data-driven, and designed to provide an unparalleled level of predictive insight. We don’t just find candidates; we validate future leaders.
Search Consultation & Strategy
Customized Recruitment Plan
Plan Execution
Placement
Post-Hire Engagement and Support
Search Consultation and Strategy
Customized Recruitment Plan
Plan Execution
Placement
Post-hire engagement and support
FAQs
Deep AI Industry Knowledge Across Markets
Our AI executive search team includes former AI executives, data scientists, and technology leaders who understand both the technical and business sides of artificial intelligence across diverse markets from Chicago’s healthcare sector to New York’s financial services.
Exclusive AI Talent Network Nationwide
We maintain relationships with the top 1% of AI executives globally, including many who aren’t actively seeking new opportunities but are open to transformational roles across major technology hubs.
Proven Track Record in Major Markets
With a 98% placement success rate and average time-to-hire of 5 weeks, our AI executive search services consistently deliver results.
Our AI executive search firm is headquartered in Chicago with offices in New York, serving companies nationwide with particular expertise in major tech hubs including San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Boston, Austin, Denver, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Washington DC.
We combine deep AI industry expertise with proven executive search methodology across major markets. Our team, which serves the major tech hubs in the US, includes active and former AI executives who understand both technical requirements and business transformation needs.
We partner with companies of all sizes across Chicago, New York, and nationwide, from high-growth startups seeking their first AI hire to Fortune 500 enterprises building comprehensive AI leadership teams.
Every candidate undergoes comprehensive cultural assessment including leadership style evaluation, communication preferences, and alignment with company values and vision. Our artificial intelligence recruiters understand regional business cultures from Silicon Valley innovation to Wall Street precision.
Yes, our AI executive search expertise spans healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, technology, and emerging sectors across all major markets.
Your next game-changing hire is closer and faster than you think – guaranteed.
Whether you’re a growth-focused start-up, scale-up, mid-market company or household brand, you’ll benefit from Talentfoot’s unmatched AI executive search success. With a 98% fill rate, we radically outperform traditional recruiters and staffing firms.
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Over 750 Directors, VPs, and
C-Suite Leaders placed
AI Executive Search Insights
RESEARCH REPORT
How AI Reshaping FP&A Hiring
Talentfoot conducted a comprehensive study analyzing AI adoption patterns and hiring trends across Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) teams in North American companies. This study analyzes current AI usage, its impact on hiring needs, the skills required for emerging candidates, and the return on investment (ROI) of securing FP&A leaders with AI competencies.