Why Makana Partners

At Makana Partners, we recognize that executive transitions are pivotal moments that can shape the future trajectory of your organization.

It's not just about finding someone with the right experience; it's about identifying a leader who can seamlessly integrate into your culture and inspire your team toward a shared vision.


With over 80 years of combined experience, we've partnered with some of the world's most esteemed companies to build diverse, successful senior leadership teams. Our relationship-centric approach allows us to execute searches with unparalleled speed, sophistication, and precision. Leveraging tech-enabled assessments, we help our clients pinpoint the perfect match while offering ongoing consultative expertise to ensure long-term success post-placement.

Our Executive Search Process

1

Establish Search Priorities

  • Analyze organizational challenges and role requirements.
  • Develop customized position and candidate specifications.
  • Shape the search process based on client priorities.

2

Determine Search Strategy

  • Conduct reference and background checks (when necessary).
  • Assist in negotiations over compensation and terms.
  • Provide ongoing support and communication during the transition.

1

Establish Search Priorities

  • Analyze organizational challenges and role requirements.
  • Develop customized position and candidate specifications.
  • Shape the search process based on client priorities.

2

Determine Search Strategy

  • Conduct reference and background checks (when necessary).
  • Assist in negotiations over compensation and terms.
  • Provide ongoing support and communication during the transition.

3

Attract and Evaluate Candidates

  • Approach potential candidates to gauge interest.
  • Conduct rigorous competency-based interviews.
  • Develop a shortlist of highly qualified candidates.

4

Present Most Qualified Candidates for Client Interviews

  • Provide in-depth written analysis and appraisal of candidates.
  • Utilize external views to enhance the understanding of candidates.
  • Conduct executive capabilities assessments in finalist selection situations.

3

Attract and Evaluate Candidates

  • Approach potential candidates to gauge interest.
  • Conduct rigorous competency-based interviews.
  • Develop a shortlist of highly qualified candidates.

4

Present Most Qualified Candidates for Client Interviews

  • Provide in-depth written analysis and appraisal of candidates.
  • Utilize external views to enhance the understanding of candidates.
  • Conduct executive capabilities assessments in finalist selection situations.

5

Complete the Search

  • Conduct reference and background checks (when necessary).
  • Assist in negotiations over compensation and terms.
  • Provide ongoing support and communication during the transition.
At Makana Partners, our goal is to be true advisors to our clients throughout every phase of the search process. We exceed expectations by offering a meaningful choice of candidates and a seamless, thorough process. Partner with us to discover exceptional leaders who will have a lasting impact on your organization's success.