Howard Fischer Associates – Recruitment Agency Profile

About Agency

Overview

• Founded in 1980, Howard Fischer Associates has operated for over 35 years as a retained executive and board search firm headquartered at Kennedy Rd, Norristown, Pennsylvania, 19403
• Completed over 2,850 executive searches at VP-level and above for public/private companies across 8 industries, with $11,983,000 annual revenue and 32 employees
• Implements proprietary 360-degree audit process and post-placement performance surveys that directly impact firm compensation, unlike commission-based competitors
• Specializes in culture-aligned leadership placements with long-term performance tracking, focusing exclusively on VP-level and board positions
• Maintains concentrated client load with fewer than 3,000 total placements since inception to ensure personalized service for each search

Specializations

• Telecommunications executive recruitment for C-suite and board roles
• Media & Communications industry leadership placement
• Financial Services sector executive search
• Healthcare & Medical industry board member recruitment

Services & Approach

• Retained executive search for VP-level and above positions across 8 industries
• Board member recruitment for public and private companies
• Proactive external succession planning with 35+ years methodology
• Post-placement performance tracking via proprietary satisfaction surveys