Hiring a senior executive is more than a resourcing decision — it’s a strategic inflection point. A single leader can transform outcomes, unlock new markets, and shape the long-term culture of your organization. But getting it wrong? That can cost millions.

At ROMA Hired, we believe executive search is not just about filling roles — it’s about securing the right leadership for sustained growth and transformation. Here’s why investing in a strategic search partner pays long-term dividends.

1. Executive Mis-Hires Cost More Than You Think

A mis-hire at the executive level doesn’t just impact operations — it affects shareholder trust, team morale, and growth velocity. Studies suggest that a failed senior hire can cost up to 3.5x their annual salary in lost revenue, opportunity, and transition costs.

ROMA Hired’s zero backfill rate speaks directly to this — we focus on long-term placement success, not transactional wins.

2. Leadership is Culture in Action

Executives don’t just manage — they model. The behaviors, tone, and decision-making of your leaders cascade through every level of the business. That’s why we don’t just screen for skill — we assess for alignment with your culture and future direction.

Every ROMA placement is made with context: where you are, where you’re going, and who can lead you there.

3. Deep Networks Beat Shallow Databases

While traditional recruiting relies on existing resumes and surface-level filters, ROMA operates through global executive networks and confidential referrals. Our candidates often aren’t actively looking — they’re already succeeding. But when the right opportunity arises, they move.

That’s the difference between available talent and transformational leadership.

4. Diversity Isn’t an Afterthought — It’s a Strategy

ROMA Hired’s executive placements maintain a 41% diversity rate. We don’t treat representation as a checkbox — we integrate inclusive search practices to ensure a leadership bench that reflects today’s global landscape.

Diverse leadership teams aren’t just fairer — they outperform.

5. Insight-Driven Search = Faster Time to Hire

On average, ROMA identifies and secures top-tier executive hires in 12 weeks. How? Because we combine deep market intelligence with a refined, repeatable search methodology honed across regions and industries.

You don’t need to choose between speed and precision — with the right partner, you get both.

Final Thought: Executive Hiring is Too Important to Wing

You wouldn’t build your product without a blueprint — so why build your leadership team without a plan?

ROMA Hired brings the insight, rigor, and network to ensure your next executive hire isn’t just successful — they’re a catalyst for what comes next.