Executive Search Services in Austin, Texas

HaGesher Group helps employers in Austin, Texas identify and secure exceptional executive talent for sales, marketing, client success, and leadership roles. Our structured search approach combines candidate profiling, targeted sourcing, competency screening, and cultural alignment to support growing companies. For employers navigating Austin’s competitive technology and business market, we provide thoughtful recruitment guidance built around long-term team performance.

Executive recruitment team reviewing leadership candidates with an employer

Our Executive Search Services

Strategic executive recruitment and team-building support for employers seeking leadership talent and stronger growth-stage teams.

Executive Search

HaGesher Group identifies and places top-tier executives for sales, marketing, client success, and other critical leadership roles through structured candidate profiling and targeted sourcing.

Team Building

Build high-performing teams with recruitment support across sales, marketing, and client success, aligned to your company’s goals, culture, and growth plans.

Candidate Vetting

Improve hiring confidence through candidate sourcing, competency screening, structured interviews, and reference validation designed around each employer’s requirements.

Talent Consulting

Receive strategic talent acquisition guidance that helps founders and leadership teams connect hiring decisions with business priorities, processes, and commercial execution.

Startup Recruitment

Support startup and growth-stage hiring with efficient recruitment processes designed to identify adaptable leaders and commercially minded professionals.

US Market Hiring

Employers expanding in the American market can access recruitment expertise informed by Israeli and U.S. business cultures, communication styles, and hiring expectations.

Strategic Talent Partners

Find Leaders Who Move Businesses Forward

Executive hiring requires more than matching a résumé to a job description. HaGesher Group combines discovery, profile calibration, targeted sourcing, structured interviews, and reference validation to identify leaders who bring functional competency and cultural alignment. For employers in Austin, Texas, this approach supports stronger hiring decisions in a competitive market while connecting talent strategy to long-term team performance and growth.

Recruitment consultant discussing executive candidate strategy with business leaders
Built Around Your Goals

Trusted Growth Support

Explore how strategic recruitment and go-to-market support can help employers build capable, aligned teams.

"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..."

Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis
Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis

"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...."

Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson
Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson

"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."

Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield
Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield

"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..."

Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit
Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit

"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..."

Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis
Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis

"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...."

Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson
Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson

"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."

Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield
Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield

"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..."

Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit
Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit

"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..."

Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis
Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis

"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...."

Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson
Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson

"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."

Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield
Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield

"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..."

Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit
Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit
The HaGesher Difference

Why Choose HaGesher Group?

Employers gain a culturally fluent partner for executive hiring, team building, and U.S. growth.

Cultural Fluency

Bridge Israeli and American business cultures to improve alignment between leadership teams and U.S.-based hires.

Targeted Search

Reach high-quality candidates through focused sourcing for critical leadership and go-to-market roles.

Structured Process

Use discovery, profile calibration, interviews, and reference validation for more confident hiring decisions.

Strategic Partnership

Support Austin employers with talent guidance connected to growth plans, team needs, and commercial execution.

Meet The HaGesher Team

Experienced founders helping companies connect talent strategy with U.S. growth.

Portrait of Ben Gross, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of HaGesher Group

Ben Gross

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.

Portrait of Francesca Gross, Co-Founder and Go-to-Market Expert at HaGesher Group

Francesca Gross

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does executive search include?

Executive search includes understanding the role and business context, calibrating the candidate profile, sourcing potential leaders, assessing competency and cultural alignment, conducting structured interviews, and validating references. HaGesher Group focuses on sales, marketing, client success, and other leadership roles while connecting recruitment decisions to the employer’s broader team and growth objectives.

Which leadership roles does HaGesher Group recruit for?

How does HaGesher Group assess executive candidates?

Does HaGesher Group work with employers in Austin, Texas?

Can executive search support startup and growth-stage companies?

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How does the recruitment process begin?

Can HaGesher Group help with more than one leadership hire?

Ready To Discuss Your Hiring Needs?

Talk with HaGesher Group about your executive search goals and team requirements.

Recognized & Credentialed

Awards and Recognition

SHRM Certified Professional credential for Ben Gross

SHRM Certified Professional

Ben Gross holds SHRM-CP certification.

HaGesher Group speaking at a Pitango recruitment event

Pitango Recruitment Event

HaGesher Group spoke at a Pitango event in 2024.

Francesca Gross moderating an Atlanta AI Week panel

Atlanta AI Week Panel

Francesca Gross moderated the From Pilot to Revenue panel in 2026.

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Contact Us Today

You can also send us a quick email at ben@hageshergroup.com.