Y Scouts Named to Forbes’ 2025 List of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms

May 28, 2025 at 14:41 PM EDT

Y Scouts, which specializes in finding C-suite candidates who align with companies’ values and culture, has made Forbes’ list of America’s top 175 executive recruiters.

(PRUnderground) May 28th, 2025

Y Scouts has been named one of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms for 2025 by Forbes. This recognition underscores Y Scouts’ commitment to aligning exceptional leadership talent with organizations’ missions and values.

Founded on the belief that traditional recruiting methods are insufficient for today’s dynamic business environment, Y Scouts has pioneered a unique approach among executive recruitment companies. The Y Scouts team makes sure executive recruits have more than just a good resume. They draw from large pools of active and passive candidates to find those that not only have the needed skills and experience for the role but that align with the goals, values, and culture of the hiring company. This ensures that these key leadership placements set companies up to thrive for years to come.

“It’s a great honor to be recognized by Forbes for this exclusive list,” said Max Hansen, CEO of Y Scouts. “We launched this company in 2002 after seeing large companies struggle to get C-suite leaders that meshed with their culture and had the vision to accelerate their growth. We flipped the traditional recruiting model on its head, and we’re happy to see our approach recognized by this distinction.”

Y Scouts was recognized among 175 executing recruiting firms for Forbes’ 9th annual list. These recruiting firms fill positions with salaries exceeding $100,000. The winning firms were based on input from nearly 17,000 participants, including recruiters, human resources managers, hiring managers, and job candidates alike. The companies pay no fee to participate or be selected.

Hansen credits the honor to his firm’s white glove approach to hiring and unique methodology that dives deep into clients’ unique cultures, making sure all stakeholders are crystal clear on what they want and need in the next executive.

“Companies are good at reviewing resumes, but there’s so much more to the process than that, and sometimes companies aren’t even sure of what they want in their next leader. We use processes like Role Visioning and Success Outcome Design to define the ideal leader before we start the hiring process.”

Y Scouts finds executive leaders for $30 to $50 million companies. They cover a wide range of industries, serving as an executive search firm for technology, manufacturing, healthcare, construction, communication, consumer goods, and financial service companies.

Y Scouts boasts a 92% success rate and 75-day average fill rate, with a 14-day average to identify candidates. To learn more about Y Scouts, visit www.Yscouts.com

About Y Scouts

Y Scouts specializes in purpose-driven executive recruiting. They are committed to connecting organizations with leaders who are not only highly qualified but also aligned with the organization’s culture, mission, values, and core competencies.

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