Customized Search. Every Time.

Founded in 2002, McCarthy Bertschy is a national, Chicago-based, retained executive search firm. Our clients, many of whom have retained McCarthy Bertschy for multiple engagements, return to our dedicated team because they know we conduct our work with a truly collaborative spirit.

Who We Work With

Our clients engage the McCarthy Bertschy team to recruit VP and C-level leaders. We have a long successful track record serving public, private and private equity owned companies.

Learn more about Who We Work With
  • Public
  • Private
  • Private Equity

In the following industries:

  • Manufactured Goods

  • Consumer Products

  • Business and Professional Services

We pride ourselves on our functional breadth and search agility.

  • CEO/President/GM
  • Finance
  • Sales/Marketing
  • Operations
  • Human Resources

Executing With Excellence

85%

Of business from referrals and returning clients

40%

Of successful candidates are diverse

100 days

Goal to search completion

20+

years of strong partnerships

The McB Difference

Our Model is Different: Our Approach Drives Excellent Results

  • Only Partners do
    the work from beginning to end
  • We manage capacity so clients receive the attention they deserve
  • Better access to candidates than large, global search firms

Available & Responsive

Steadfast Principles

Transparent Process

Charitable Giving

Trusted Partners. Compelling Results

"Almost the entire leadership team at TTX has been sourced by McCarthy Bertschy including six VPs, assistant VPs and the CEO.  From our perspective, if we need to conduct a vice president search, Chris and Anne at McCarthy Bertschy are the first people to call.  Chris’ track record speaks for itself; he’s placed people who have succeeded.  We have people who have been here for 10-15 years, so we have a lot of confidence in who they will hire."

Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, TTX

"I would highly recommend McCarthy Bertschy and look forward to working with them every time. I go to their team when we have a senior level role to fill and when I know I absolutely need to have a home run. When it's a really critical position McCarthy Bertschy is my default. They are one of the rare companies that when the bill comes I’m more than happy to pay it."

Chief Human Resources Officer, Santa Cruz Nutritionals

"The most important decision we make is who the CEO is going to be for the business. There are any number of variables that can inform that decision and it’s not always black and white. McCarthy Bertschy spends a lot of time upfront working to understand those dynamics, to identify sensitivities and key priorities."

Managing Director, Wind Point Partners

"McCarthy Bertschy knows our culture and the type of executive who succeeds in our company. From a cultural fit perspective, when they go out to the market to source and interview candidates, they know if the person is going to work well in our environment."

Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, TTX

"McCarthy Bertschy becomes our partner and we work together to drive a value creation plan. Chris and Andrea help us find great CEOs, while adding great resources and valuable introductions along the way. It’s not just the immediate search. They’re really good at investing in the relationship and partnership."

Managing Director, Wind Point Partners