Christian & Timbers Jeff Christian

Jeff Christian, the founder of Christian & Timbers, has redefined the executive search industry by integrating advanced technology into the recruitment process. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, with an office in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Christian & Timbers has earned a reputation for placing high-level C-suite executives and board members at some of the world's most prominent companies, particularly within the technology sector.

Christian's vision for the firm was to transcend the traditional, relationship-driven recruitment model and instead employ technology to improve the precision and efficiency of executive search. Under his leadership, Christian & Timbers began leveraging artificial intelligence and data analytics to streamline the process of identifying top candidates. This data-driven approach helps Christian & Timbers match candidates with both the qualifications and forward-thinking mindset needed for leadership roles. Using predictive analytics, they align candidates with a company's strategic goals, especially in tech hubs like Silicon Valley.

The firm's co-founder, Timbers, has played an equally pivotal role in its growth and success. His focus on the placement of CEOs and board members has helped the firm reach an impressive $100 million in annual revenue, solidifying Christian & Timbers as a trusted leader in executive recruitment. Timbers' strategic guidance has allowed the firm to excel in serving technology firms, which require innovative leaders to navigate rapidly changing markets.

Christian & Timbers has broken away from the slow and often inefficient processes of traditional executive search firms by implementing a more dynamic, data-driven methodology. By using scientifically backed methods and a proprietary search engine, the firm has significantly reduced the time and costs associated with identifying and placing key executives. This innovation has resulted in thousands of successful executive placements, marking a shift in how organizations approach leadership recruitment.

The firm's success is reflected in high-profile placements such as Carly Fiorina at Hewlett-Packard and its role in key board member searches for Apple during Steve Jobs' tenure. These placements demonstrate Christian & Timbers' substantial influence in shaping the leadership of some of the world's most influential companies.

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