Since 2002
Retained executive
search for growing
companies
search for growing
companies
600+ placements
Executive searches
completed across the U.S.
and abroad
completed across the U.S.
and abroad
100 percent
of our clients are
repeat customers or referral sources
repeat customers or referral sources
Senior led
You work directly with a senior recruiter from kickoff
to close
to close
The talent Driggs Search has brought to each company I’ve led has been transformational—elevating culture, accelerating growth, and directly impacting revenue. I trust their process, and more importantly, I trust the quality of talent they consistently deliver.
-Andrew Mangeris
The right leader matters
Exceptional leadership can transform an organization. We combine proven search expertise with a deep understanding of your business to find leaders who make a difference.
Who we work with
We recruit CEOs, presidents, and leaders across finance, sales, marketing, operations, and technology.
Founder-led and family-owned companies
Hiring your first outside executive or planning for succession.
Private equity firms and portfolio companies
Building or rebuilding a leadership team after an investment.
Consumer products and direct selling
Our deepest experience, across nutrition, wellness, and global direct selling brands.
Larger private and public companies
A focused search for one key role, with the attention of a boutique firm.
Healthcare technology
Leadership roles for companies building the software and services behind modern healthcare.
The searches clients bring us
Leadership challenges we solve
Founder or CEO succession
Replacing a founder or long-time CEO without disrupting the business.
Finance and operations leadership
Adding a CFO or COO ahead of a capital raise, acquisition, or major growth plan.
Confidential replacement
Replacing an executive confidentially, while the incumbent is still in the seat.
Sales and marketing growth
Scaling sales, marketing, and field leadership to support rapid growth.
International expansion
Opening or rebuilding an international market, with bilingual searches across Latin America.
After a failed hire
Filling a critical role after a failed hire or a stalled search.
Facing one of these? Let's talk.
801-253-1818
How a search works
What you receive, and when
Define the role (week 1)
A working session with you and your leadership team, followed by a written position profile.
Research and outreach (weeks 1 to 3)
A market map, direct outreach to candidates, and a weekly call with a written tracking sheet.
Shortlist and interviews (weeks 4 to 6)
A strong slate of candidates, each with an assessment, a customized questionnaire, interview notes, compensation details, and potential concerns. We coordinate interviews and gather feedback.
Offer, references, and start (weeks 6 to 8)
Reference checks, offer negotiation, and onboarding support.
Most searches close within eight weeks. Timing varies by role and market.
Confidentiality: Every search and every client stays confidential. Every placement is backed by one of the strongest replacement guarantees in the industry. Ask us for the details.
Who leads your search
You work with the person running your search
Scott Driggs
Founder and CEO
28 years in executive search.
CHRO Program, Wharton Executive Education. BS, Brigham Young University.
28 years in executive search.
CHRO Program, Wharton Executive Education. BS, Brigham Young University.
Sienna Valadez
Senior Vice President
Master of Education and Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Utah.
Master of Education and Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Utah.
Karen Whitt
Senior Vice President
JD, Arizona State University. BA, Brigham Young University.
JD, Arizona State University. BA, Brigham Young University.
Insights for leaders making key hires
Practical advice on executive hiring, drawn from 28 years of search work.
