Why Heads Apart
Heads Apart Group is a boutique executive search firm specializing in go-to-market leadership for SaaS, AI, Digital Media, Advanced Technology, and private equity-backed growth companies.
Founded and led by Gary Bembridge, Heads Apart brings an operator’s perspective to executive search. Before becoming a recruiter, Gary spent more than 25 years building revenue organizations, including senior leadership roles at Microsoft. There, he helped grow the company’s digital advertising business and an early national sales organization from approximately $8.5 million to more than $160 million.
That experience shapes how Heads Apart evaluates leadership. The firm recruits CROs, CCOs, CGOs, CMOs, SVPs, and VPs who can do more than fill a role—they can accelerate revenue, scale teams, strengthen execution, and create measurable enterprise value.
Heads Apart combines AI-supported market intelligence with Relationship-Based Recruiting™ and high-touch execution. Gary remains personally involved in every search, from defining the leadership mandate and mapping the market to engaging passive candidates, assessing fit, and helping clients secure the right leader.
The firm partners with founders, CEOs, CHROs, boards, and private equity investors across North America and international markets, including the UK, Australia, Denmark, Spain, Germany, Canada, and Latin America. Heads Apart has also served as an Industry Partner to the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA).
"I will be eternally grateful to Gary and his team at Heads Apart who found us great VP Sales candidates in several markets, leading up to our acquisition."
Scott Y, CEO
Client Testimonials
"I was impressed by the professionalism and dedication of Heads Apart during my recent job search. What stood out me was the ability to actually talk to someone whenever I had a question or needed more information."
VP Sales Candidate
"The team at Heads Apart recruits top notch candidates. Inclusivity is important in our hiring process. The team truly understood our company culture and found us the perfect match for a leadership position."
Michele B
"We worked directly with Gary on a recent confidential search. This felt more like a partnership and we have developed a strong working relationship. I highly recommend Heads Apart Group."
Sarah W
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