Executive Search
Identify and place leadership talent across sales, marketing, and client success, with candidate profiling and strategic talent acquisition guidance.
HaGesher Group helps Israeli companies enter the US with culturally aligned talent, practical go-to-market strategy, and clearer commercial execution. From executive search and recruitment to positioning, sales planning, and customer communication, our team bridges Israeli and American business cultures so founders can reduce hiring risk, build stronger teams, and create a more focused path to traction in the US market.
Integrated recruitment and go-to-market support for Israeli companies building teams and commercial traction in the US.
Identify and place leadership talent across sales, marketing, and client success, with candidate profiling and strategic talent acquisition guidance.
Build high-performing US teams through targeted sourcing, candidate vetting, placement, and guidance aligned with company-specific goals and culture.
Support Israeli startups expanding to the US with recruitment for leadership, sales, marketing, client success, and other critical growth roles.
Clarify ideal customer profiles, positioning, messaging, market strategy, sales approach, and commercial execution for US market entry.
Bridge Israeli and American communication styles, expectations, and workplace cultures to improve hiring outcomes and collaboration.
Translate complex technology into compelling stories that support business development, product-market fit, customer communication, and US growth.
Entering the US requires more than opening a market or posting a job. HaGesher Group combines recruitment, executive search, team building, and go-to-market advisory to help Israeli companies make informed expansion decisions. Our approach connects talent, messaging, customer understanding, and commercial execution while accounting for the cultural differences that can shape hiring, communication, and market traction.
See how strategic recruitment and go-to-market support can help companies build momentum in 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..."
A culturally fluent partner for Israeli companies hiring and going to market in America.
Bridge Israeli and American business cultures, communication styles, expectations, and hiring priorities with greater clarity.
Specialize in US-based go-to-market talent and critical leadership roles for Israeli companies entering America.
Combine recruitment with storytelling, coaching, advisory, business development, and product-market fit analysis.
Use discovery, profile calibration, targeted sourcing, structured interviews, and reference validation to improve hiring decisions.
Experienced partners helping Israeli companies build and grow in the US.
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.
Internationalization consulting can combine US market-entry strategy, recruitment, executive search, team building, positioning, messaging, sales planning, and customer communication. HaGesher Group brings these areas together for Israeli companies that need both talent and commercial guidance. The objective is to align hiring, cultural expectations, market strategy, and go-to-market execution rather than treating each expansion challenge separately.
Talk with HaGesher Group about your hiring and go-to-market priorities.
Ben Gross holds SHRM-CP certification.
HaGesher Group spoke at a 2024 Pitango event about recruitment and global expansion.
Francesca Gross moderated the From Pilot to Revenue panel in 2026.
Share your expansion goals and hiring or go-to-market priorities to explore the right path forward with HaGesher Group.
You can also send us a quick email at ben@hageshergroup.com.
You can also send us a quick email at ben@hageshergroup.com.