About Heads Apart Group
Heads Apart Group is a Southern California based boutique retained executive search firm specializing in the recruitment of transformational go-to-market executives for growth-stage, private equity-backed, and middle-market companies.
We partner with founders, CEOs, boards of directors, and investors to identify leaders who accelerate growth, inspire high-performing teams, and create lasting enterprise value. Our searches focus on Chief Revenue Officers, Chief Commercial Officers, Chief Marketing Officers, Vice Presidents of Sales, Customer Success leaders, and other critical commercial and C-suite roles.
What sets us apart is our belief that exceptional executive search begins with exceptional relationships. Our proprietary Relationship-Based Recruiting™ methodology combines strategic market intelligence, rigorous executive assessment, and an extensive network of accomplished leaders to deliver candidates who are aligned not only with the role, but with the organization's vision, culture, and long-term objectives.
Founded by former Microsoft executive Gary Bembridge, Heads Apart Group brings decades of executive leadership, sales, and search experience to every engagement. We understand firsthand the challenges of scaling organizations because we've built and led them ourselves.
Our clients span AI, SaaS, HealthTech, Digital Media, AdTech, FinTech, and technology-enabled businesses throughout the United States. Whether supporting a founder making a critical first executive hire or partnering with a private equity firm building leadership across its portfolio, our mission remains the same:
To connect exceptional companies with exceptional leaders.
Why Clients Choose Heads Apart Group
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Retained Executive Search focused exclusively on senior leadership
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Go-to-Market Expertise across AI, SaaS, HealthTech, Digital, and PE-backed companies
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Executive Leadership Experience from professionals who have built and scaled commercial organizations
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Relationship-Based Recruiting™ that delivers deeper market access and stronger long-term hires
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A Boutique Partner providing senior-level attention, responsiveness, and discretion on every engagement
Our Promise
We believe hiring the right executive is one of the most important decisions an organization will make. Every search is approached with the rigor, confidentiality, and strategic partnership our clients expect from a trusted advisor—not simply a recruiter.
Heads Apart Group. Building Leadership Teams That Build Exceptional Companies.