Boyden Ranked by Forbes as Top Executive Recruiter
TARRYTOWN, New York (May 6, 2026) — Boyden, a premier global talent and leadership advisory firm, ranks in the top ten of executive search firms in the Forbes list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms of 2026. Boyden ranks 7th on this year’s list – the highest ranking the firm has achieved since Forbes launched the ranking in 2017.
“Boyden’s place on this list reflects the impressive and continued dedication of all our global colleagues,” said Chad Hesters, President & CEO of Boyden. “Their commitment to client partnerships and high-quality delivery is what sets Boyden apart. Congratulations to the firm on this well-deserved recognition and thank you to our clients for their continued trust and confidence.”
This year’s recognition comes as the firm celebrates its milestone 80th anniversary and continues to show tremendous growth, particularly in South America, with the opening of two new offices in Bogotá, Colombia and Santiago, Chile. The achievement underscores the firm’s continued momentum and its commitment to helping organizations identify leaders equipped to navigate evolving business challenges.
Across industries and regions, Boyden continues to support clients by connecting organizations with agile, forward-thinking executives that are capable of driving long-term success. The firm’s global team brings especially rich market expertise and leadership insight to every partnership and search, helping mid-cap, privately held and family-owned organizations build leadership teams that can easily adapt to today’s rapidly changing business environment.
Boyden and other executive search firms on the Forbes list are those recruiting for positions with salaries of more than $100,000. The top 150 are selected on the basis of results from a survey of more than 9,300 recruiters, HR or hiring managers, and employees with recent experience of the recruitment process.
About Boyden
Boyden is a premier leadership and talent advisory firm with more than 75 offices in over 45 countries. Our global reach enables us to serve client needs anywhere they conduct business. We connect great companies with great leaders through executive search, interim management and leadership consulting solutions. Boyden is ranked among the top firms on Forbes America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms for 2026. For further information, please visit www.boyden.com.
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