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Kirby Partners has been named one of the country’s largest Healthcare Executive Search Firms for 2024 by Modern Healthcare.

This prestigious recognition underscores Kirby Partners’ 35-year legacy of excellence in healthcare executive recruitment. 

Reflecting on this achievement, Judy Kirby, CEO of Kirby Partners, commented: 

“This honor is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to excellence. We’re dedicated to transforming healthcare organizations by connecting them with exceptional leaders. This recognition inspires us to continue raising the bar in healthcare executive search by delivering world-class service.” 

With a focus on placing senior-level healthcare, IT, and cybersecurity leaders across the United States, Kirby Partners has built a reputation for success. This success is rooted in their core values of integrity, service, growth, and collaboration, complemented by deep industry connections and an innovative approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). 

Bryan Kirby, Vice President and recruiter at Kirby Partners, further emphasized the firm’s dedication: 

“Our recognition by Modern Healthcare underscores our team’s commitment to understanding the unique needs of healthcare organizations. We’re not just filling positions; we’re finding visionary leaders who can drive meaningful change and long-term success in this rapidly evolving industry.” 

Kirby Partners’ excellence is reflected in their impressive performance metrics: 

  • 97% candidate offer acceptance rate  
  • 98% client satisfaction  
  • 8-year average tenure of placed executives  
  • 35 average days to candidate presentation  
  • 99% fill rate for C-suite positions 

As a certified woman-owned business, Kirby Partners goes beyond industry standards by prioritizing diversity in executive recruitment, setting a new benchmark in the field. 

Organizations looking to elevate their executive teams and drive transformative change can connect with Kirby Partners to begin their search for exceptional leaders. 

Methodology: Modern Healthcare‘s 19th annual survey ranked firms based on senior-level healthcare executive placements (VP and above) in the U.S. during 2023. The comprehensive list includes each firm’s rank, name, location, search type, revenue, number of recruiters, and senior-level placements. 

We are proud to be celebrating 35 years as one of the nation’s premier healthcare and technology executive search firms. This milestone not only signifies a rich history but also attests to the remarkable impact the company has made on executive recruitment over the years.

Since 1989, Kirby Partners has been the trusted retained executive search partner for leading healthcare systems, consulting firms, and corporations. Kirby Partners specializes in filling Director level and above positions. The team regularly helps organizations hire CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CMIOs, and other senior healthcare, information technology, and cybersecurity leaders.   

Kirby Partners proudly holds a woman-owned business certification from the State of Florida. When organizations engage Kirby Partners for an executive search, they diversify their supplier network and contribute to a more inclusive business environment.

The company has received industry recognition over the years, including appearing on Forbes’ “America’s Best Executive Search Firms” list multiple times. In 2020,  Judy Kirby received the “CHIME Foundation Industry Leader Award”.  Judy was also awarded the 2010 CHIME Collaboration Award for writing the book “Making I.T. Known: Marketing Strategies and Case Studies in the Healthcare Environment” with co-authors Steve Bennett and Chuck Christian. 

Industry-leading healthcare and technology recruiting expertise

Judy Kirby, CEO of Kirby Partners, said, “One of the costliest expenses organizations face is hiring the wrong people. That’s why we’ve created a seamless process for finding our clients exceptional candidates who will make a positive impact. Because we focus exclusively on healthcare, information technology and cybersecurity, we know the market and can provide strategic insights about the candidate pool. Over the last 35 years, we’ve had the privilege of placing leaders into some of the most prestigious healthcare organizations in the country.”  

The company has experienced significant growth.  In addition to retained healthcare technology executive search, Kirby Partners places interim leaders at healthcare organizations to help them manage unexpected leadership vacancies. Kirby Partners also provides career coaching for executive job seekers.

“We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to our candidates and clients,” said Bryan Kirby, Vice President of Kirby Partners. “Many organizations are finding it easier than ever to access candidates. However, access doesn’t guarantee excellence. Our clients rely on us to employ a complete and inclusive approach to finding them the best candidates, usually within 30 business days. With our more than thirty years of experience, we’re uniquely positioned to serve as strategic advisors for our clients.  It’s also incredibly gratifying to help candidates achieve their goals, particularly in situations where we’re able to find them their ideal position that also brings them home to family.” 

From the entire Kirby Partners team, we thank you for your continued support and partnership.

We look forward to continuing to serve you in the years to come as your trusted healthcare and information technology executive search firm.

If we can help you fill a critical executive position on your team, please contact us.