Executive Search
Identify and place top-tier executive talent for sales, marketing, and client success leadership roles through detailed candidate profiling and strategic search support.
HaGesher Group helps Knoxville, TN employers identify, evaluate, and hire talent for critical roles. From executive search and team building to specialized recruitment for manufacturing, distribution, hardware, and healthcare, our approach combines targeted sourcing, structured screening, and cultural alignment. Build stronger teams with recruitment guidance shaped by U.S. hiring needs and cross-cultural expertise.
Targeted recruitment support for employers seeking talent, leadership hires, and stronger teams across key business functions.
Identify and place top-tier executive talent for sales, marketing, and client success leadership roles through detailed candidate profiling and strategic search support.
Support small-to-medium businesses with candidate sourcing, vetting, and placement across manufacturing, distribution, hardware, and healthcare environments.
Build high-performing teams across sales, marketing, and client success with recruitment guidance aligned to organizational needs and growth objectives.
Hiring requires more than filling an open position. HaGesher Group helps employers clarify role requirements, source relevant candidates, evaluate functional competency, and assess cultural alignment. For Knoxville employers competing for dependable talent, this structured approach supports better-informed hiring decisions across leadership, commercial, and specialized business functions while connecting recruitment activity to broader team-building goals.
Explore how focused recruitment and talent strategy can help employers strengthen teams and support business growth.
"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 designed to connect employers with capable, culturally aligned talent.
Focused sourcing and candidate profiling help employers review relevant talent rather than broad, unfocused applicant pools.
Candidate evaluation considers both functional competency and alignment with team expectations, communication styles, and workplace culture.
Deep knowledge of Israeli business culture and U.S. hiring practices supports employers navigating varied expectations and talent markets.
Recruitment is connected with team building, go-to-market needs, and broader growth plans for employers in Knoxville and beyond.
Experienced recruitment and go-to-market leaders support 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.
Recruitment covers the process of helping an employer define a role, source potential candidates, evaluate qualifications, and support placement into an ongoing position. HaGesher Group provides candidate profiling, targeted sourcing, vetting, structured interviews, and reference validation as part of its recruitment approach. The exact scope is shaped around the employer’s role requirements, team objectives, and hiring needs.
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Ben Gross holds SHRM-CP certification.
HaGesher Group spoke at a Pitango event about recruitment and global expansion in 2024.
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.