Executive Search
HaGesher Group identifies and profiles senior operating candidates for critical leadership roles, aligning functional competency with the company’s strategic direction and culture.
Find the operating leadership your US manufacturing or growth company needs to scale with confidence. HaGesher Group combines executive search, structured candidate profiling, and cultural alignment to identify COOs who can strengthen processes, support teams, and turn strategic priorities into disciplined execution across the American market.
Executive recruitment and team-building support for US manufacturers and growth companies seeking capable operational leadership.
HaGesher Group identifies and profiles senior operating candidates for critical leadership roles, aligning functional competency with the company’s strategic direction and culture.
Specialized recruitment support helps US manufacturers address important unfilled roles through targeted sourcing, candidate vetting, and high-quality matches for their operating environment.
Build a stronger leadership team with recruitment support spanning operations, sales, marketing, and client success for companies moving through an active growth stage.
A strong COO can connect strategy, people, and execution. HaGesher Group uses discovery, profile calibration, targeted sourcing, structured interviews, and reference validation to help US manufacturers and growth companies evaluate leadership candidates thoughtfully. Its approach considers both operating capability and cultural alignment, supporting companies that need a practical, trusted partner for building high-performing teams in the American market.
Explore how focused recruitment and strategic talent guidance can support stronger teams and expansion.
"Exceptional Headhunting Service I had the privilege of working with Ben over 18 months. Ben rapidly and efficiently built our marketing, client success, and sales teams. Beyond headhunting, Ben emerged as a valuable thought partner, providing insights into talent acquisition. I highly recommend Ben. If you seek results and strategic..."
"We worked with Ben and his group recently, and I could not ask for a better partner. Ben was quick and professional, and always available. What most impressed me is the high level of candidates Ben provided, based on the profile we agreed upon at the beginning of the search...."
"Ben is a very dedicated recruiter that spend a good amount of time to understand the customer needs. By analyzing the fine details of the needed candidates he always managed to get a good list of them that usually ends up by hiring one. Highly recommend to work with Ben."
"Ben provided exceptional placement and HR services for our company. He demonstrated remarkable expertise in identifying top talent and seamlessly matching candidates with our specific needs. Ben's professionalism, dedication, and keen understanding of our industry made the entire hiring process efficient and successful. I highly recommend Ben for any organization..."
"Exceptional Headhunting Service I had the privilege of working with Ben over 18 months. Ben rapidly and efficiently built our marketing, client success, and sales teams. Beyond headhunting, Ben emerged as a valuable thought partner, providing insights into talent acquisition. I highly recommend Ben. If you seek results and strategic..."
"We worked with Ben and his group recently, and I could not ask for a better partner. Ben was quick and professional, and always available. What most impressed me is the high level of candidates Ben provided, based on the profile we agreed upon at the beginning of the search...."
"Ben is a very dedicated recruiter that spend a good amount of time to understand the customer needs. By analyzing the fine details of the needed candidates he always managed to get a good list of them that usually ends up by hiring one. Highly recommend to work with Ben."
"Ben provided exceptional placement and HR services for our company. He demonstrated remarkable expertise in identifying top talent and seamlessly matching candidates with our specific needs. Ben's professionalism, dedication, and keen understanding of our industry made the entire hiring process efficient and successful. I highly recommend Ben for any organization..."
"Exceptional Headhunting Service I had the privilege of working with Ben over 18 months. Ben rapidly and efficiently built our marketing, client success, and sales teams. Beyond headhunting, Ben emerged as a valuable thought partner, providing insights into talent acquisition. I highly recommend Ben. If you seek results and strategic..."
"We worked with Ben and his group recently, and I could not ask for a better partner. Ben was quick and professional, and always available. What most impressed me is the high level of candidates Ben provided, based on the profile we agreed upon at the beginning of the search...."
"Ben is a very dedicated recruiter that spend a good amount of time to understand the customer needs. By analyzing the fine details of the needed candidates he always managed to get a good list of them that usually ends up by hiring one. Highly recommend to work with Ben."
"Ben provided exceptional placement and HR services for our company. He demonstrated remarkable expertise in identifying top talent and seamlessly matching candidates with our specific needs. Ben's professionalism, dedication, and keen understanding of our industry made the entire hiring process efficient and successful. I highly recommend Ben for any organization..."
A culturally fluent recruitment partner for companies building leadership in the American market.
Focused sourcing and candidate profiling help identify leaders suited to complex operational priorities.
Candidates are assessed for fit across Israeli and American communication styles, expectations, and team cultures.
Discovery, calibration, interviews, and reference validation create a disciplined path for evaluating leadership talent.
US manufacturers and growth companies receive recruitment guidance connected to teams, processes, and measurable business goals.
Experienced recruiting and go-to-market advisors helping companies build US leadership.
Chief Executive Officer; Co-Founder; SHRM-CP
Ben Gross is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of HaGesher Group, bringing a proven track record as a seasoned headhunter specializing in identifying top-tier global talent for startups. He holds a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential, reflecting his deep expertise in human resources and talent strategy. Ben focuses on helping Israeli companies successfully hire and go to market in the United States, guiding founders through the complexities of cross-border recruitment. His approach combines rigorous candidate screening with a keen understanding of cultural alignment between Israeli teams and American hires. Based in New York, Ben leverages his network across AI, software, semiconductor, defense, and medical device industries to connect clients with exceptional leadership and go-to-market talent, ensuring every placement supports long-term business growth.
Co-Founder; Go-to-Market Expert
Francesca Gross is a co-founder of HaGesher Group and a visionary go-to-market expert dedicated to helping startups translate their technology into memorable, compelling stories. She specializes in narrative strategy, business development, and product-market fit analysis for Israeli companies entering the American market. Francesca's expertise was recently showcased when she moderated the 'From Pilot to Revenue' panel at Atlanta AI Week, discussing how startups can convert AI pilots into sustainable revenue. She works closely with founders and executives to align growth plans with talent acquisition, operational processes, and measurable metrics. Passionate about bridging cultural and communication gaps between Israeli and American business practices, Francesca is committed to empowering her clients with the strategic insight and storytelling tools needed to succeed in a competitive U.S. market.
COO recruitment includes discovery, role clarification, candidate profiling, targeted sourcing, structured interviews, and reference validation. HaGesher Group focuses on identifying leaders whose operating experience matches the organization’s priorities, while also assessing communication style and cultural alignment. The service can support manufacturers addressing important leadership gaps and growth companies building a stronger executive team for the American market.
Share your leadership needs with the HaGesher Group recruitment team.
Ben Gross holds SHRM-CP certification.
HaGesher Group spoke at a Pitango event about recruitment and global expansion in 2024.
Francesca Gross moderated the “From Pilot to Revenue” panel in 2026.
Tell HaGesher Group about your COO search, company goals, and leadership requirements.
You can also send us a quick email at ben@hageshergroup.com.
You can also send us a quick email at ben@hageshergroup.com.