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Why Bespoke for Software Executive Search

Deepest Specialization in Software & SaaS

Deepest coverage of 28 sub-sectors

Unique Functional Expertise

Experts in CEO, Board & P&L, Finance, Go-to-Market, Tech, People

Data-Driven Search

We find leaders the others miss

Private Equity Specialists

The leaders who drive value creation

Private Equity
Talent Report

Just Released:
2H2025 Software & SaaS Talent Market Update

The Talent Perfect Storm Starts to Clear

Our network of 700,000+ top executives across the software and SaaS sector gives us unique insight into talent trends. We share these in the Private Equity Talent Report series.

Bespoke is Built Different:

Unmatched results

The reach of a large firm, the grit and hustle of a boutique.

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Cap on searches

Recruiters capped at 6 searches for intensive attention on your search.

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Speed

Tech-enabled, data-driven search cuts days-to-close in half.

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Deep validation

10+ backchannel reference checks on every search, for comprehensive candidate backgrounds.

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Placement guarantee

Placed candidates will be in the role for at least 1 year or we redo the search.

LBO Orchestrator

" Bespoke-placed CEO steers cybersecurity company through two leveraged buyouts in four years, generating significant investment returns."

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Growth Driver

" Bespoke-placed CEO leads legal software firm to record growth, market leader status and leveraged buyout for >$1.5B valuation."

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IPO Leader

" Bespoke-placed CEO leads HR software solution firm to acquisition and expansion into new markets, new capital investment and successful IPO in less than two years."

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Aerospace and Defense B-Industrials

Transformative Industrials Executive Leaders

B Industrials provides unmatched access to executive talent across the Industrial sector, including aerospace & defense, energy & utilities, critical infrastructure, automotive, industrial services and much more.

NEW: 2Q2025 Aerospace & Defense Sector Talent Trends

BUILT DIFFERENT

Uniquely focused on both

Function + Industry

Function Focus

( e.g. CEO, CFO, GTM )

The intersection of Functional Role expertise and Software Sector expertise

Industry Focus

( e.g. Tech, Life Sciences )

Talent Tailored
to Perfection

Our proven approach to software executive search combines data-driven methodologies with personalized strategies to deliver top-tier talent that drives growth and innovation in the tech sector.

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FIRST TIME RIGHT SEARCH

We’re the trusted leadership talent advisor to top private equity firms in software and SaaS at every company stage: start-up, growth, public and buyout.

Curated Talent Market Clarity

Hands-on functional expertise

Private Equity specialists

Our Clients &
Alliance Partners

CEO, BOARD, P&L, LEADER RECRUITING

Chief executives, founder transitions, GM and board members.

Finance leader recruiting

Go-to-market leader recruiting

Technology leader recruiting

People & Talent leader recruiting

Roles and Functions

We specialize in recruiting executives for software and SaaS portfolio companies, from C-suite roles to departmental leaders.

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Executive Index + Calibrator, AI-Driven Market Mapping Platform
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Introducing Calibrator: AI-enhanced Scorecarding of the Complete Software Executive Market

Search Reinvented:
Bespoke Executive Index

AI-Powered Talent Market Mapping Platform
From the Universe to the Unicorns™

Winning Results

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america's top 49 retained executive search firms
america's top 49 retained executive search firms
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The bespoke
leader community

All of our placed executives are eligible to be part of the Bespoke Leader Community, a peer-driven leader enrichment network.

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Functional Best Practices

Curated planning tools and process guides to accelerate new leader onboarding and execution

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Peer Networking

Exclusive events and LinkedIn groups to network with peers and share ideas to drive success

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Team Buildout

Preferred access to Bespoke services to accelerate team recruiting with the best market visibility in every role

trends & insights

Leadership Economics: Decisions That Define the Next Cycle

As 2026 begins, the conversation around leadership in private equity has shifted. The question is no longer whether talent matters. The data from 2025 made that unmistakable. The real question now is how leadership decisions shape outcomes as the market enters its next phase.

Read about Leadership Economics: Decisions That Define the Next Cycle

The New Math: The $1 billion Leadership Decision in Private Equity

In Part 2 of our year-in-review series, Eric Walczykowski, CEO of Bespoke Partners, is joined again by Adam Boone, Chief Commercial Officer, to move from reflection to results.

Watch about The New Math: The $1 billion Leadership Decision in Private Equity

Bespoke Partners Promotes Andrew Reynolds to Partner in Go-To-Market Practice

“The last four years at Bespoke have been incredibly rewarding for me as I have helped clients land mission-critical sales, marketing and customer success leaders,” Andrew said.

Read about Bespoke Partners Promotes Andrew Reynolds to Partner in Go-To-Market Practice