Executive Search
HaGesher Group identifies and places executive talent for sales, marketing, and client success leadership roles through detailed profiling and strategic search.
HaGesher Group helps San Francisco employers and U.S.-focused startups identify culturally aligned talent for leadership, sales, marketing, and client success roles. Through targeted sourcing, candidate profiling, structured interviews, and strategic talent acquisition guidance, we help growing companies reduce hiring risk and build high-performing teams suited to the pace and complexity of the Bay Area startup ecosystem.
Targeted recruitment and talent strategy for startups, growth companies, and employers building U.S. teams.
HaGesher Group identifies and places executive talent for sales, marketing, and client success leadership roles through detailed profiling and strategic search.
Build stronger startup teams with candidate sourcing, vetting, placement, and guidance designed around functional needs, cultural alignment, and growth plans.
Israeli startups expanding into the United States receive recruitment support for leadership, sales, marketing, and client success positions.
Hiring for a growing company requires more than matching résumés to job descriptions. HaGesher Group combines targeted sourcing, candidate profiling, structured interviews, and reference validation to assess both functional competency and cultural alignment. For San Francisco employers and Israeli companies entering the U.S. market, this approach supports clearer decisions and stronger foundations for sustainable team growth.
See how strategic recruitment and market expertise can support ambitious companies and cross-border expansion.
"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 for companies navigating startup growth and U.S. expansion.
Bridge Israeli and American communication styles, expectations, and workplace cultures with greater clarity.
Access focused sourcing and well-profiled shortlists for critical leadership and go-to-market roles.
Connect hiring decisions with growth plans, processes, metrics, and U.S. market objectives.
Support San Francisco employers and Israeli startups with recruiting built for fast-moving growth environments.
Experienced recruiters and go-to-market advisors helping companies build and grow 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.
HaGesher Group provides executive search, team building, candidate sourcing, vetting, placement, and strategic talent acquisition consulting. The firm focuses on sales, marketing, client success, and leadership roles, while also supporting broader recruitment needs for selected manufacturing, distribution, hardware, and healthcare businesses. Services are shaped around each client’s hiring priorities, growth plans, and desired cultural alignment.
Talk with HaGesher Group about your startup recruitment goals.
HaGesher Group supports employers and companies across its stated U.S. and international service areas.
United States
Primary Market
Israel
International Hub
New York, Miami, Tel Aviv
Listed Locations
Connect with the team about recruitment support for your U.S. operation.
Ben Gross holds SHRM-CP certification.
Spoke at a 2024 recruitment and global expansion event.
Francesca Gross moderated the 2026 panel.
Share your hiring goals and learn how HaGesher Group can support recruitment, executive search, or U.S. expansion.
You can also send us a quick email at ben@hageshergroup.com.
You can also send us a quick email at ben@hageshergroup.com.