Overview

• Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois (60045), Victory Search Group operates as a women-owned executive search firm with 21 employees
• Generates $19,588,000 annual revenue through specialized recruitment services for clients ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 50 companies and nonprofit organizations
• Maintains a partner-driven model with 8 experienced Partners including Julie Doman, Ann Kozel, and Jim Chambers, each possessing over 20 years of executive search expertise
• Serves diverse industries including consumer goods and human services nonprofits, as evidenced by client testimonials from a $400M consumer company VP and Southwestern Human Services chair
• Combines traditional retained search firm methodologies with boutique-style flexibility, emphasizing personalized attention throughout the recruitment process

Specializations

• Executive leadership recruitment for nonprofit organizations, demonstrated by placement work with Southwestern Human Services
• Cross-functional executive placements spanning Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations, and Sales roles
• C-suite recruitment for consumer-facing organizations, including clients in the $400M revenue range
• Leadership transitions in both early-stage ventures and established Fortune 50 corporations

Services & Approach

• Full-cycle executive search solutions managed directly by Partners from initial consultation through placement
• Customized talent acquisition strategies blending traditional search rigor with adaptive boutique firm responsiveness
• Leadership recruitment in General Management roles across manufacturing, technology, and social impact sectors
• High-touch retained search services emphasizing deep industry analysis and candidate vetting processes