100K Executive Search

What 100K Executive Search does

100K Executive Search is a Calgary-headquartered international executive search and talent acquisition consultancy founded in 2012 as a division of Housemaxx International Inc. The firm sources C-level, board, executive, mid-to-senior management, technical, trades, and administrative candidates for private and public companies across Canada, the USA, and internationally through a network of local, regional, national, and international recruiters and account executives. Its core product portfolio includes seven service lines — Retained Search, Priority Search, Contingency Search, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Contract Recruitment, Interim Executive/Management, and Training/Coaching — supported by vertical specializations in IT, Healthcare, Engineering/Oil & Gas/Energy, Sales/Operations/Marketing/HR, Accounting & Finance, and Supply Chain & Logistics. An ancillary Mobile Notary Services division operates under the Notary2u.ca brand.

Underlying technology consists of a proprietary candidate database and an original research-driven search methodology branded as the "Right-Fit" model, developed over more than 10 years and backed by a 3-6 month placement replacement guarantee. The firm runs no public technology platform, API, or app; engagement is initiated through a Request Proposal form, direct outreach, or referrals. Pricing is quote-based and engagement-specific: retained and priority search fees are structured as a percentage of the candidate's first-year compensation with milestone payments (engagement, shortlist, hire); contingency fees are success-only on the candidate's first day; RPO and interim fees are customized per engagement; and contract recruitment is billed at employee cost plus markup. The go-to-market is consultative enterprise field sales with dedicated account managers per engagement, supported by testimonials, website content organized by area of expertise, and partnerships with HR teams and hiring managers. No external funding, M&A, or leadership changes are disclosed.

Name

100K Executive Search

Legal name

Housemaxx International Inc.

Website

https://100kexecutivesearch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

100K Executive Search is a Calgary-based international executive search and talent acquisition consultancy, founded in 2012 as a division of Housemaxx International Inc., serving private and public enterprises across Canada, the USA, and internationally with retained, contingency, RPO, contract, interim, and vertical-specific staffing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search & Recruitment Services

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312), Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

C-Suite & Board Search (BPACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare & Life Sciences Leadership Search (BPACAAAE), Industrial & Engineering Leadership Search (BPACAAAD)

Keywords

• Executive search services
• Recruitment process outsourcing
• Talent acquisition consulting
• Interim management staffing
• Direct hire placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Executive Search Services: The company generates revenue primarily through retained, priority, and contingency executive search engagements. Fees are typically structured as a percentage of the candidate's first-year earnings, with payment milestones at engagement, candidate shortlist submission, and hiring completion.
2. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO): Customized service where 100K outsources some or all recruitment functions for clients on a project or ongoing basis. Fees are customized per engagement.
3. Contract Recruitment Solutions: Sourcing and onboarding contract employees with fees based on employee cost plus applicable mark-up.
4. Interim Executive/Management Solutions: Providing dynamic experienced executives and professional interim management, project management, and coaching services via internal resources or strategic alliances.
5. Training/Coaching Solutions: Leadership development, coaching, and organizational improvement training for company executives, management, and internal team members.
6. Mobile Notary Services (Division): Notarization and commissioning of work, employment, and relocation-related documents offered through their Notary2u.ca division.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

100K Executive Search is a professional executive search and talent acquisition consultancy that sources and places Board, C-Level, mid-to-senior management, technical, and trades professionals for private and public companies in Canada, the U.S., and internationally. The firm delivers multiple engagement models—Retained, Priority, Contingency, RPO, Contract, and Interim Management—alongside leadership coaching and training, with a proprietary Right-Fit methodology that pre-screens and pre-qualifies candidates before client presentation.

Product overview

100K Executive Search operates as a unified executive search and talent acquisition consultancy with a portfolio of complementary recruitment service modules. The core offering consists of seven recruitment solutions: Retained Recruitment Solutions (customized exclusive search with dedicated team), Priority Search Solutions (dedicated account manager focus), Contingency Recruitment Solutions (no upfront cost placement), Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Contract Recruitment Solutions, Interim Executive/Management Solutions, and Training/Coaching Solutions. These are complemented by specialized vertical staffing offerings including IT Staffing Solutions, Healthcare Staffing, Engineering/Oil/Gas/Energy Staffing, Sales/Operations/Marketing/Admin & HR Staffing, Accounting & Finance Staffing, and Supply Chain & Logistics Staffing. An ancillary Mobile Notary Services Division (Notary2u.ca) provides document notarization. The company serves industries including Engineering, Energy & Mining, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Technology, Financial & Accounting, Aerospace, and others across C-Level, mid-management, and specialized technical roles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Retained Recruitment Solutions A customized search process with dedicated team focus for immediate or in-demand skill needs, with firm timeline commitments. Candidates are screened in person or via Skype. Target clients include enterprises seeking executive and management talent.
• Priority Search Solutions Provides exclusivity of candidates and dedicated Account Manager attention. Candidates are screened and met in person or via Skype. Fee based on percentage of first-year earnings or flat fee.
• Contingency Recruitment Solutions No upfront financial commitment required, utilized for entry to mid-level management positions or trades and administrative roles. Fee is percentage of candidate's first-year earnings, payable upon candidate's first day of work.
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Outsourcing some or all recruitment functions on a total or project basis, working closely with clients to improve quality of hire, speed of delivery, and cost containment.
• Contract Recruitment Solutions Sourcing and onboarding of contract employees with resources to fill immediate hiring needs. Service fee based on employee cost plus applicable mark-up.
• Interim Executive/Management Solutions Provides dynamic experienced executives for professional interim management, project management, and coaching and consulting services via internal resources or strategic alliances.
• Training/Coaching Solutions Leadership development, coaching, and organizational improvement training including leadership development, team performance, career management, executive coaching services, organizational change, assessment services, and professional facilitation.
• IT Staffing Solutions Customized IT staffing solutions providing talented IT professionals for as long as clients need them.
• Healthcare Staffing Solutions Sourcing professional clinical and healthcare providers including physicians, dentists, chiropractors, RNs, DOs, NPs, sonographers, CEOs, executive directors, and administrators.
• Engineering/Oil/Gas/Energy Staffing Sourcing highly skilled technical, engineering, and trades personnel to control costs, save time, and increase productivity.
• Sales/Operations/Marketing/Admin & HR Staffing Sourcing experienced sales, marketing, operations, admin, and HR personnel with the right skills and personality to help clients reach targets and achieve goals.
• Accounting & Finance Staffing Filling vital accounting and finance vacancies with accountable, responsible, detail-minded accounting professionals.
• Supply Chain & Logistics Staffing Specializing in sourcing and attracting highly qualified supply chain, logistics, procurement, and operations specialists for challenging opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nurse Practitioner and Dual Sonographer positions filled within 3 weeks of engagement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Robert Half International: Large publicly-traded staffing and specialized talent solutions firm with dedicated executive search practice (Protiviti and Robert Half Executive Search). Comparable because it competes for the same contract, interim, and mid-to-senior management placements, particularly in accounting/finance and IT verticals that 100K also serves.
• Odgers Berndtson: International executive search firm with strong presence in North America, the UK, and Commonwealth countries. Comparable because it competes for senior executive placements across similar industry verticals and serves organizations seeking boutique-style attentiveness from a globally-resourced firm, a positioning 100K also targets.
• Korn Ferry: Global executive search and organizational consulting firm with a dedicated Executive Search practice targeting C-suite and board placements. Comparable because it directly competes for the same C-level and senior management engagements, especially in healthcare, energy, and financial services verticals where 100K also operates.

Direct peers

• Heidrick & Struggles: Pure-play executive search firm specializing in C-suite, board, and senior leadership placements globally. Directly comparable as a search pure-play serving nearly identical client segments (private and public companies, multiple verticals) with overlapping functional expertise.
• Caldwell Partners: Toronto-headquartered executive search and professional services firm serving North American clients. Directly comparable as a North American mid-market executive search competitor with similar vertical breadth and boutique-to-mid-tier positioning.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Global executive search firm focused on leadership advisory and senior executive placements across multiple industries. Directly comparable as a peer in the retained executive search category with similar client type (large enterprises, healthcare, energy, technology) and similar engagement model.
• Egon Zehnder: Privately-held global executive search and leadership advisory firm operating across all major industries. Direct competitor for senior executive and board mandates; both firms are privately held and position around deep sector specialization.
• Spencer Stuart: One of the top-tier global executive search firms focused exclusively on board, CEO, and senior executive recruiting. Comparable as a direct competitor for high-stakes C-level and board mandates across healthcare, energy, technology, and financial services verticals.
• DHR International: Global executive search firm operating across multiple industries and functional areas. Comparable as a mid-to-large executive search peer that competes for similar C-level and senior management mandates with overlapping sector coverage.

Regional players

• IQ Partners: Toronto-based executive search and professional recruitment firm focused on Canadian mid-market and enterprise clients. Comparable as a Canadian boutique competitor with overlapping vertical specialization and similar engagement model (retained, contingency, RPO-style services).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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