Executive Search
HaGesher Group identifies and places senior marketing leaders through targeted sourcing, detailed candidate profiling, structured interviews, and evaluation of functional and cultural fit.
Build a stronger marketing organization with leadership recruitment designed for US sports and sports-tech companies. HaGesher Group helps identify, assess, and place high-caliber marketing executives who fit your commercial goals, team culture, and growth stage. Our approach combines targeted sourcing, structured evaluation, and cultural alignment to help companies make confident hiring decisions in a competitive market.
Specialized executive search and talent strategy for sports and sports-tech companies building high-performing US marketing organizations.
HaGesher Group identifies and places senior marketing leaders through targeted sourcing, detailed candidate profiling, structured interviews, and evaluation of functional and cultural fit.
Build a complementary marketing organization with talent acquisition guidance across leadership and commercial functions, aligned with your company’s growth plans and operating needs.
Clarify the leadership profile, hiring priorities, and evaluation criteria required to strengthen your US marketing function and support sustainable organizational growth.
Marketing leadership hiring requires more than reviewing impressive résumés. HaGesher Group helps sports and sports-tech companies define the right profile, reach relevant candidates, and assess both marketing capability and cultural alignment. Our team brings US hiring expertise and cross-cultural fluency to support clearer decisions as companies build commercial leadership teams for the American market.
Explore how strategic recruitment and go-to-market support can help growing companies strengthen their leadership teams.
"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 recruitment partner for companies building marketing leadership in the US.
Focused sourcing helps surface high-quality candidates for critical marketing leadership and commercial roles.
We assess how candidates can work effectively across Israeli teams and US business environments.
Recruitment is connected to growth plans, team design, processes, and commercial execution.
Profile calibration, structured interviews, and reference validation support confident hiring decisions.
Experienced recruitment and go-to-market advisors connecting companies with exceptional talent.
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 sports marketing agency typically helps organizations promote teams, leagues, events, brands, or sports-related products through strategy, storytelling, partnerships, campaigns, and audience development. HaGesher Group focuses specifically on the people behind that work: recruiting marketing and commercial leaders who can help sports and sports-tech companies execute growth plans in the US market.
Talk with HaGesher Group about your US hiring and growth objectives.
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 hiring objectives with HaGesher Group and explore a focused recruitment strategy for the US market.
You can also send us a quick email at ben@hageshergroup.com.
You can also send us a quick email at ben@hageshergroup.com.