Executive Search
HaGesher Group identifies and places executive talent for critical leadership roles, using candidate profiling, targeted sourcing, and strategic talent acquisition guidance.
Build a stronger U.S. operation with focused general manager recruitment for startups and small employers. HaGesher Group helps identify leaders who can connect strategy, execution, commercial growth, and team development. With expertise bridging Israeli and American business cultures, the team supports founders through candidate profiling, targeted sourcing, structured evaluation, and culturally aligned placement for critical leadership roles.
Specialized recruitment support for leadership hiring, team building, candidate assessment, and U.S. market expansion.
HaGesher Group identifies and places executive talent for critical leadership roles, using candidate profiling, targeted sourcing, and strategic talent acquisition guidance.
Build a high-performing startup team with recruitment support designed around growth-stage needs, cultural alignment, and the practical demands of U.S. operations.
Support for small and medium-sized employers seeking qualified candidates across leadership, sales, marketing, client success, and operational functions.
Structured candidate evaluation helps assess functional competency, cultural alignment, and fit with the employer’s goals before placement decisions are made.
Recruitment support for Israeli companies entering or scaling in the U.S., connecting hiring strategy with commercial and operational expansion plans.
Strategic talent acquisition consulting helps founders and operators align hiring priorities with growth plans, processes, metrics, and long-term team needs.
A general manager can shape execution, culture, commercial performance, and the direction of a growing company. HaGesher Group combines targeted recruitment with a practical understanding of Israeli and American business cultures to help startups and small employers identify leaders who fit both the role and the organization. The process is designed to reduce hiring risk while creating a stronger foundation for U.S. growth.
Explore how focused talent acquisition can help founders build aligned teams and support expansion into the American market.
"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..."
Recruitment expertise and cross-cultural insight for companies building teams in America.
Bridges Israeli and American business cultures to support stronger alignment between teams, leaders, and company expectations.
Uses discovery, profile calibration, targeted sourcing, structured interviews, and reference validation for focused searches.
Specializes in U.S.-based go-to-market talent and critical leadership roles for Israeli companies expanding in America.
Connects recruitment with storytelling, coaching, advisory, and go-to-market support for broader growth needs.
Experienced recruiters and go-to-market advisors helping companies build across markets.
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.
A recruitment manager oversees the process of finding, evaluating, and hiring candidates for an organization. This can include defining the role, calibrating the candidate profile, sourcing prospects, coordinating interviews, validating references, and supporting the final placement. For startups and small employers, the role may also involve aligning recruitment with team structure, company culture, growth plans, and the practical needs of a developing business.
Talk with HaGesher Group about finding aligned leadership talent.
Ben Gross holds SHRM-CP.
Spoke at a 2024 Pitango event about recruitment and global expansion.
Francesca Gross moderated the 2026 “From Pilot to Revenue” panel.
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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.