Christian & Timbers

Jeff Christian founded Christian & Timbers, an executive search firm that excels in recruiting top-tier talent for major global corporations. The company, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a pioneer in utilizing advanced technology to identify and secure C-level executives, board members, and tech experts. Recognized for integrating AI-powered technology and science-based data into the executive search process, the firm specializes in fulfilling the needs of innovative, forward-thinking executives, particularly for Silicon Valley tech giants. The firm's co-leader, Timbers, has driven its growth to an impressive $100 million in annual revenue, establishing it as a leader in CEO and board member search solutions. His achievements have earned him a reputation as one of the top-performing CEOs in the executive search industry, with a particular focus on Silicon Valley and other major tech players globally. Christian & Timbers is known for its ability to find 'Rocketship Talent' for tech companies facing intense competition and needing to navigate the digital transformation landscape. The firm disrupts traditional executive search methods, which typically involve lengthy and cumbersome administrative processes, by leveraging data-driven selection strategies supported by a science-based search engine. By utilizing generative AI, the company can sift through vast resumes, skills, and experiences to compile a database of potential candidates for executive roles. Predictive AI further enhances the firm's capability by evaluating a candidate's potential career trajectory and suitability for specific roles, enabling the firm to identify leaders who can drive success at the world's leading companies. Timbers has revolutionized the executive search industry by shifting from a relationship-based process to a data-driven model. This approach reduces the time required to identify suitable candidates from months to days and minimizes the risk of costly hiring mistakes. By applying key performance indicators (KPIs), Christian & Timbers can pinpoint candidates who meet precise performance and quality metrics, facilitating over 2000 CEO or board placements and filling more than 5,000 C-suite roles. The firm's success extends beyond executive search. Jeff Christian has been featured ten times on the Inc 500 list, underscoring his impact on the tech industry. Notably, the firm facilitated Carly Fiorina's placement as the first woman to lead a Fortune 50 company at Hewlett-Packard and conducted the last two board member searches for Apple during Steve Jobs' tenure. The firm's role in these high-profile placements highlights its significance as a strategic partner in the tech industry, where rapid innovation is critical.