Executive Search
Identify and place senior leaders across sales, marketing, and client success through detailed candidate profiling, targeted sourcing, and strategic talent acquisition support.
Build a stronger team with recruitment support tailored to employers in Grand Rapids, MI. HaGesher Group helps organizations identify, assess, and connect with qualified talent for leadership, sales, marketing, client success, manufacturing, distribution, hardware, and healthcare roles. Our approach combines targeted sourcing, candidate profiling, competency screening, and cultural alignment to support confident long-term hiring decisions.
Specialized recruiting support for employers seeking qualified talent, leadership, and durable team growth.
Identify and place senior leaders across sales, marketing, and client success through detailed candidate profiling, targeted sourcing, and strategic talent acquisition support.
Build high-performing teams with recruitment guidance spanning sales, marketing, client success, and leadership roles aligned with organizational goals and culture.
Recruiting support for small-to-medium businesses in manufacturing, distribution, hardware, and healthcare, with attention to client-specific requirements and candidate fit.
Hiring requires more than forwarding resumes. HaGesher Group combines discovery, profile calibration, targeted sourcing, structured interviews, and reference validation to help employers evaluate both functional competency and cultural alignment. For Grand Rapids employers, this practical approach supports better-informed hiring across leadership and specialized business functions while reducing the risk associated with mismatched placements.
Explore how thoughtful recruitment and market expertise can support stronger teams and expansion plans.
"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..."
Recruiting expertise designed around employer needs, candidate fit, and sustainable team growth.
Bridge Israeli and American business cultures to support clearer expectations and stronger candidate alignment.
Use focused candidate sourcing and profile calibration instead of relying on broad, undifferentiated recruiting outreach.
Assess candidates for functional competency, communication, cultural fit, and the requirements of each role.
Support employers and growing companies navigating talent needs across the American market and international business environments.
Experienced recruiting and go-to-market professionals supporting ambitious employers and growing companies.
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 headhunter can be valuable when a role is difficult to fill, requires specialized experience, involves senior leadership, or has attracted limited qualified applicants through standard job postings. Employers may also use one when internal teams lack recruiting capacity or when they need discreet, targeted outreach. HaGesher Group supports sourcing, candidate evaluation, and placement for these hiring situations.
Talk with HaGesher Group about your recruitment needs.
Ben Gross holds SHRM-CP.
Spoke at a 2024 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.