Overview

• Alexander Hughes Inc (formerly DSML Executive Search) was acquired in January 2024 and operates as the US subsidiary of Paris-headquartered Alexander Hughes, an independent European executive search group with over 50 global offices.
• The company specializes in recruiting CEOs, VPs, and executives in the USA for European-based businesses, with US offices in Chicago (77 W Wacker Dr) and Boston.
• Founded in 2007, the firm employs 11 staff and reported $6,000,000 in annual revenue, focusing on midwest executive search and nationwide recruitment activities.
• As part of a fully owned global network, it combines local expertise in US markets with the resources of a European-headquartered executive search leader.
• Target industries include manufacturing, IoT, food/beverage, automotive, medical devices, and private equity, as indicated by its keyword specializations.

Specializations

• Executive recruitment for European businesses expanding into US markets, particularly in manufacturing and automotive sectors.
• Confidential search services for C-suite roles (CEOs, VPs) in medical device and private equity industries.
• Operational leadership recruitment with a focus on IoT and technology-driven sectors.
• Midwest-focused executive search for food, beverage, and industrial markets.

Services & Approach

• Executive search for European companies requiring US-based leadership (CEOs, VPs, sales/operational executives).
• Market research and talent acquisition strategies tailored to European businesses entering American markets.
• Confidential recruitment processes for sensitive leadership placements across multiple industries.
• Localized executive search in Chicago, Boston, and midwest regions with global coordination via 50+ offices.