Kirby Partners recognized by Modern Healthcare
Modern Healthcare has once again named Kirby Partners to its list of the largest healthcare executive search firms in the United States, recognizing the firm’s continued impact in recruiting transformative healthcare leaders.
This national recognition underscores Kirby Partners’ 36-year track record of successfully placing senior executives in healthcare, information technology, and cybersecurity roles. Known for its strategic approach, personal service, and deep industry expertise, the firm is a trusted partner to healthcare systems and consulting firms nationwide.
“We’re honored to be recognized again by Modern Healthcare,” said Judy Kirby, CEO of Kirby Partners.
“This distinction reflects the hard work of our team and our deep commitment to helping clients hire executives who transform their organizations. We’re proud of the relationships we’ve built and the results we deliver.”
Kirby Partners has established a framework for success grounded in its core values of integrity, exceptional service, growth, and collaboration. The firm’s deep industry connections, strategic recruitment process, and best-in-class marketing capabilities consistently attract high-caliber candidates.
In addition to executive search services, Kirby Partners offers interim leadership services to help organizations maintain momentum during leadership transitions or address urgent business needs. The firm has a nationwide network of fully vetted executives and can quickly match clients with proven leaders to fill critical leadership gaps.
As a certified woman-owned business, Kirby Partners is also recognized for helping organizations build stronger, more inclusive leadership teams. Its executive search process is designed to broaden access to top-tier talent, enabling clients to make confident hiring decisions that strengthen leadership and drive long-term results.
Bryan Kirby, Vice President, added, “This recognition highlights the strategic role we play in helping organizations build high-performing leadership teams. Clients rely on us not just for our ability to identify top talent, but for the insight and structure we bring to the entire hiring process. We’re committed to helping organizations make well-informed, inclusive hiring decisions that support sustainable growth.”
As a boutique firm, Kirby Partners offers broader access to candidates with fewer off-limits restrictions than many larger search firms. With a reputation for excellence, efficiency, and deep industry insight, the firm continues to set the standard in executive search for healthcare technology leadership.
About Modern Healthcare’s Ranking
The Modern Healthcare 2025 Executive Search firm list is based on the number of senior-level healthcare executive placements (VP and above) made in the U.S. during 2024. The ranking includes data on each firm’s revenue, total placements, recruiting staff, and overall scope of services.