TRANSEARCH, Detroit Auto/Industrial (formerly Tier One Executive Search)
Specializations
About Agency
Overview
- Founded in 2002 in Detroit and acquired by TRANSEARCH International in May 2021, forming its Detroit-based Automotive and Industrial practice with global reach across 50 countries on 6 continents
- Employs 9 professionals and generates $2,769,000 annual revenue while maintaining offices at 400 Renaissance Ctr, Detroit, Michigan
- Conducted hundreds of executive searches across 15+ countries including Mainland China, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, and Eastern Europe since inception
- Holds record for placing more Western company leadership professionals in China than any other Western recruitment firm
- Maintains two dedicated divisions: Manufacturing/Industrial (automotive, aerospace, electronics) and Retail (dealerships, dealer groups, aftermarket)
Specializations
- Automotive industry leadership recruitment with functional expertise in Manufacturing Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain roles
- Asia-Pacific executive search leadership with documented placements in China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia markets
- South American industrial manufacturing recruitment focused on Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico operations
- Global legal recruitment for automotive/industrial sectors including in-house counsel and compliance leadership roles
Services & Approach
- Retained executive search services for C-suite and senior leadership positions in automotive manufacturing and industrial sectors
- Cross-border recruitment solutions connecting North American companies with executive talent in China and Asia-Pacific markets
- Compensation package design and talent acquisition strategies for automotive retail networks and aftermarket businesses
- Leadership placement in specialized functional areas including Purchasing, Engineering, and Finance for heavy industry clients