NAVIGATING TO WHAT’S NEXT
We bring decades of experience to executive search and consulting with specific expertise in:
Closely-held Family Enterprises
Family Offices
Private Equity Portfolio Companies
Nonprofit and Philanthropic Organizations
More than two-thirds of our business comes from past clients. They hire us for future searches and consulting because they know first-hand that we care about their success, take the time to know them deeply and deliver great outcomes — outstanding leaders and a process that people trust.
“Time and again, we have turned to DLP when we need outside leadership to help our founders and their management teams take their businesses to the next level. DLP’s team is highly approachable and committed to everyone’s success. They steep themselves in each client’s business model, growth objectives and culture, and use that perspective to recruit the right top talent. The value of their approach cannot be overstated.”
Taylor Moore and Emma GergenCarlson Private Capital Partners (Minnetonka, MN)
We Offer
Executive Search
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Board Search
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Organizational Development
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Role Design
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Succession Planning
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Consultation for your individual organizational needs
“DLP has been an invaluable partner in our organization’s talent acquisition strategy. Their team’s expertise and dedication to understanding our unique needs have resulted in multiple successful placements. What sets DLP apart is their willingness to go above and beyond to ensure their clients’ satisfaction.”
Gertrude Matemba-Mutasa, President & Chief Executive OfficerLifeworks (Richfield, MN)
Practice Snapshot
Doran Leadership Partners is generalist by design. We know how to translate each client’s vision and strategy into leadership requirements for the future. We engage the best of the best candidates, as we have superior research capabilities and minimal “off limits”. Our firm serves clients nationally, drawing from broad and diverse candidate pools.
Client Profiles
Family- and Founder-owned Businesses
Investor-owned Businesses
Private Equity Firms
Family Offices
Nonprofit & Philanthropic Organizations
Our Services
Executive Search
Board Search
Role Design
Succession Planning
Organization Development
Leadership Roles
C-Suite Leaders including
CEO, COO, CFO, CHRO, CTO, CIO, CMO and CRO
General Managers and Business Unit Leaders
Vice President and
Director Roles
Investment Roles
Sector Experience
Investment/Financial Services
Food/Agribusiness
Consumer/Retail
Industrial
Construction/Real Estate
Professional Services
Healthcare Services
Foundation/Endowment
Arts/Culture
Social Services
Education
“DLP provides a level of sophistication that is normally not available to lower and middle market companies. They do this by ensuring that clients receive consistent senior level attention – something that typically doesn’t happen when working with larger firms.”
PrincipalFamily Office Direct Investing Group, (Chicago, IL)
Select Client List
Doran Leadership Partners (DLP) has been honored to partner with a variety of companies, firms and organizations to place their future leaders, including these:
“What really stands out about DLP is that they take time to understand our organization to make sure we are making good decisions around cultural fit and leadership style. The time they spend up front makes all the difference and leads to great results.”
Allison O’Toole, Former Chief Executive OfficerSecond Harvest Heartland, (Brooklyn Park, MN)
Consulting Services
Growth-oriented organizations often benefit from support beyond executive search.
In addition, DLP offers consulting services in the following areas:
Board Search
Organizational Development
Role Design
Succession Planning Services
Consultation for your individual organization needs
Our range of capabilities makes us a helpful partner and advisor, here to guide you from planning for your future to continued success beyond hiring a new leader.