Executive Team Building
HaGesher Group identifies and places senior talent across sales, marketing, and client success, helping startups and growth-stage companies build high-performing commercial teams.
HaGesher Group helps companies identify and secure commercial leaders for sales, marketing, and client success roles serving the Washington DC market. Our search approach combines targeted sourcing, rigorous candidate profiling, structured interviews, reference validation, and cultural alignment assessment. For Israeli companies building their American presence, we connect leadership talent with the business context needed for sustainable growth.
Focused recruitment and advisory services help companies build commercial leadership teams aligned with growth goals and market expansion.
HaGesher Group identifies and places senior talent across sales, marketing, and client success, helping startups and growth-stage companies build high-performing commercial teams.
Targeted sourcing and candidate profiling help companies find commercial leaders whose functional capabilities and cultural alignment support their American growth plans.
Strategic talent acquisition guidance connects hiring decisions with business goals, operating needs, and the practical demands of building a U.S. commercial presence.
HaGesher Group combines executive search with a clear understanding of Israeli and American business cultures. We help clients define leadership needs, calibrate candidate profiles, source qualified professionals, and assess both competency and cultural fit. For companies serving Washington DC and the broader American market, this approach supports more confident hiring decisions across sales, marketing, and client success leadership.
HaGesher Group supports companies navigating recruitment, executive hiring, and U.S. market 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..."
Our cross-border perspective helps clients make commercially informed hiring decisions.
We bridge Israeli and American communication styles, expectations, and workplace cultures during the hiring process.
Our process uses discovery, profile calibration, targeted sourcing, structured interviews, and reference validation.
We specialize in leadership roles across sales, marketing, and client success for American market growth.
Clients receive recruitment and advisory support aligned with U.S. expansion goals, including Washington DC market needs.
A cross-border team connecting Israeli companies with American talent.
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.
Companies evaluating recruiting firms in Washington, DC should compare sector experience, executive search methodology, candidate assessment, and understanding of the client’s market. HaGesher Group focuses on commercial leadership recruitment for sales, marketing, and client success roles, with particular expertise helping Israeli companies hire and go to market in the United States. Its process considers both functional competency and cultural alignment.
Connect with HaGesher Group to explore your commercial hiring needs.
Ben Gross holds SHRM-CP certification.
HaGesher Group spoke at a 2024 event about recruitment and global expansion.
Francesca Gross moderated the “From Pilot to Revenue” panel in 2026.
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You can also send us a quick email at ben@hageshergroup.com.
You can also send us a quick email at ben@hageshergroup.com.