Education Leadership Search

Connecting innovative education organizations with transformative industry leaders

Our specialized education practice has placed 250+ C-suite executives across K-12, higher education, EdTech companies, and corporate learning organizations, from high-growth startups to established educational institutions.

Modern education leadership meeting
250+

Education executives placed annually

94%

Placement success rate

40

Education-focused researchers

4.8x

Industry retention rate

Education Sector Expertise

The education landscape demands leaders who can navigate digital transformation while building student-centered organizations.

Our education practice combines deep industry knowledge with proprietary assessment methodologies to identify executives who possess both educational insights and transformational leadership capabilities. We understand the unique challenges facing educational institutions and EdTech companies in today's rapidly evolving learning environment.

Educational Insights

Our researchers have backgrounds in educational administration, instructional design, and EdTech development, enabling meaningful assessment of leadership candidates who can drive educational innovation.

Digital Learning Expertise

Specialized in identifying leaders who can drive digital transformation and implement innovative learning technologies across educational organizations.

Global Network

Access to education executives across North America, Europe, and Asia, with particular strength in emerging educational markets and innovative learning models.

Modern educational environment

The CXO Hire team found us a President who transformed our traditional university into a digital-first institution in just 24 months, dramatically increasing enrollment and student success rates.

Leading Higher Education Institution

Board of Trustees

Education Domains

Our specialized expertise across the education landscape

Higher Education Leadership

We partner with universities, colleges, and other higher education institutions to identify leaders who can navigate changing student demographics, implement innovative learning models, and drive institutional transformation while maintaining academic excellence.

Key Roles We Fill

  • University Presidents and Chancellors
  • Provosts and Chief Academic Officers
  • Deans of Schools and Colleges
  • Chief Digital Officers for Higher Education
  • VPs of Enrollment Management and Student Success

Recent Placements

  • President for R1 Research University
  • Provost for Liberal Arts College
  • Dean of Business School for Top-50 University
  • Chief Digital Officer for State University System
  • VP of Enrollment for Private University

Client Success Story

Challenge: Regional university facing declining enrollment and financial challenges

Solution: Placed President with experience in institutional transformation

Result: Increased enrollment by 22%, improved retention rates by 15%, and achieved financial stability within 3 years

K-12 Education Leadership

We work with K-12 school districts, charter networks, and independent schools to identify leaders who can drive educational innovation, improve student outcomes, and build strong school cultures while navigating complex stakeholder environments.

Key Roles We Fill

  • Superintendents and District Leaders
  • Heads of School for Independent Schools
  • Chief Academic Officers for School Networks
  • Directors of Innovation and Technology
  • Principals and School Leaders

Recent Placements

  • Superintendent for Large Urban District
  • Head of School for Elite Independent School
  • Chief Academic Officer for Charter Network
  • Director of Innovation for Progressive School District
  • Principal for Turnaround School

Client Success Story

Challenge: Urban school district with persistently low achievement scores

Solution: Placed Superintendent with track record of improving student outcomes

Result: Increased graduation rates by 18%, improved test scores across all grade levels, and implemented successful 1:1 technology program

EdTech Leadership

We partner with educational technology companies to identify leaders who can drive product innovation, scale operations, and build effective go-to-market strategies while maintaining a deep understanding of educational outcomes and stakeholder needs.

Key Roles We Fill

  • CEOs for EdTech Companies
  • Chief Product Officers with Educational Expertise
  • CTOs with Learning Technology Experience
  • VPs of Sales for Educational Markets
  • Chief Learning Officers for Digital Learning Platforms

Recent Placements

  • CEO for K-12 Learning Platform
  • CPO for Adaptive Learning Technology Company
  • CTO for Educational Assessment Platform
  • VP Sales for Higher Ed Technology Provider
  • Chief Learning Officer for Online Course Platform

Client Success Story

Challenge: EdTech startup needed to scale from pilot to national implementation

Solution: Placed CEO with experience scaling educational products

Result: Grew from 50 schools to 2,000+ in 18 months, secured Series B funding of $30M, and demonstrated significant learning outcome improvements

Corporate Learning Leadership

We work with corporations and learning & development organizations to identify leaders who can build effective talent development strategies, implement innovative learning technologies, and align learning initiatives with business outcomes.

Key Roles We Fill

  • Chief Learning Officers
  • VPs of Learning & Development
  • Directors of Corporate Universities
  • Heads of Leadership Development
  • Digital Learning Transformation Leaders

Recent Placements

  • CLO for Fortune 100 Technology Company
  • VP of L&D for Global Financial Services Firm
  • Director of Corporate University for Manufacturing Company
  • Head of Leadership Development for Healthcare Organization
  • Digital Learning Transformation Leader for Retail Company

Client Success Story

Challenge: Global company needed to transform traditional training into digital-first learning experience

Solution: Placed CLO with experience in digital learning transformation

Result: Reduced training costs by 40%, increased learning engagement by 85%, and improved skill development metrics across the organization

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Our Office

Corporate Headquarters

916, Astralis Tower, Supernova
Sector 94, Noida, India

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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