Executive Search
& Advisory for
Private Business
In owner-led and family businesses, team decisions carry personal weight. You're not just hiring for a role - you're shaping what the business becomes.
Most executive search firms treat private business like corporate hiring. We don't.
Moxie works exclusively with private and founder-led businesses to define pivotal seats, assess the team, and make sure the right people are in place for what comes next.
Private business
is different
In owner-led businesses, the cost of the wrong hire is felt personally. Decisions move faster when trust exists. And you're building something to last, not optimizing for quarters.
We work with founders, business owners, and family enterprises- alongside their boards and advisors - when:
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Progress has stalled or growth has outpaced the team
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Succession is on the horizon
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A critical appointment carries real risk
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Accountability isn't sitting where it should
The need might be executive. It might be operational. Clarity reveals where the pivotal seats actually sit.
What we do
Clarify what's needed
We start by clarifying what the business needs next and what's holding it back - then define what the key seats must deliver.
Define pivotal seats
We define the seats that matter: executive or operational, wherever accountability and execution sit. Not all pivotal seats are C-suite.
Assess and execute
Once the seats are clear, we assess who's in them and what needs to change. Sometimes that's hiring. Sometimes it's redefining roles, developing people, or moving them. Either way, clarity first. Search without clarity is guesswork.
What clients say
"I recently had an exceptional experience working with Moxie as a candidate for an executive search role. What stood out most was Carleen's dedication to supporting me throughout the entire process, from the initial interviews to negotiation and final placement. Carleen provided valuable insights, coaching and specific feedback which gave me confidence to be successful in securing the role.
I highly recommend Moxie as an executive search specialist."
Andrew, Head of Group Operations
