US Commercial Leadership Search and Team Building

Build a stronger U.S. commercial organization with executive search, leadership recruitment, and strategic team-building support from HaGesher Group. We help Israeli companies and growth-stage businesses identify culturally aligned talent across sales, marketing, and client success, combining focused candidate profiling with practical go-to-market insight for more confident expansion into the American market.

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Our Commercial Leadership Services

Focused recruitment and advisory services help companies build capable U.S. commercial teams aligned with growth goals.

Executive Search

Identify and place senior leaders across sales, marketing, and client success through candidate profiling, targeted sourcing, structured interviews, and reference validation.

Team Building

Develop high-performing commercial teams with recruitment support and talent acquisition guidance tailored to company needs, growth plans, and cultural alignment.

GTM Talent Recruitment

Source U.S.-based go-to-market professionals who can support market entry, customer development, commercial execution, and sustainable growth.

Strategic Talent Building

Build Commercial Teams For Growth

HaGesher Group helps Israeli companies and growth-stage businesses build U.S. commercial leadership teams with greater clarity and less hiring risk. The approach combines deep discovery, profile calibration, targeted sourcing, structured interviews, and reference validation. Candidates are assessed for functional competency and cultural alignment, helping founders and operators connect growth plans with capable sales, marketing, and client success leadership.

Consultants aligning commercial hiring strategy with company growth goals
Trusted Expansion Support

Growth Through Talent

Explore how focused recruitment and go-to-market guidance can support stronger commercial 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..."

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?

A culturally fluent partner for building commercial leadership teams in the American market.

Cross-Cultural Insight

Bridge Israeli and American business cultures to improve communication, expectations, and candidate alignment.

Targeted Search

Access focused sourcing for U.S. commercial leadership roles across sales, marketing, and client success.

Lower Hiring Risk

Evaluate functional competency and cultural fit through structured interviews and reference validation.

Growth Partnership

Connect talent decisions with U.S. expansion, go-to-market execution, processes, and metrics.

Meet The HaGesher Team

Experienced recruiters and go-to-market advisors supporting cross-border 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 commercial leadership search include?

Commercial leadership search includes identifying and placing senior talent across sales, marketing, and client success. HaGesher Group uses discovery, profile calibration, targeted sourcing, structured interviews, and reference validation to develop focused candidate shortlists. The process is designed to assess both functional competency and cultural alignment with Israeli teams and the company’s U.S. growth objectives.

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Ready To Build Your Commercial Team?

Talk with HaGesher Group about your U.S. leadership hiring needs.

Verified Credentials

Awards and Recognition

SHRM Certified Professional credential for Ben Gross

SHRM Certified Professional

Ben Gross holds SHRM-CP certification.

HaGesher Group recognition for speaking at a Pitango event

Pitango Event Speaker

HaGesher Group spoke at a 2024 event about recruitment and global expansion.

Francesca Gross moderating an Atlanta AI Week panel

Atlanta AI Week Panel

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

Build Your U.S. Commercial Team

Share your hiring goals and discuss how HaGesher Group can support your leadership search and team-building plans.

Contact Us Today

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