--- title: "Executive Search Software" description: "Executive search software with AI sourcing across 870M+ profiles, confidential pipelines and client collaboration in one platform." url: "https://www.leonar.app/for-executive-search/" lang: "en" alternates: fr: "https://www.leonar.app/fr/for-executive-search/" de: "https://www.leonar.app/de/for-executive-search/" image: "https://www.leonar.app/og/for-executive-search-en.png" tokens: 3345 --- 1. [Home](https://www.leonar.app/) 2. For Executive Search # Executive Search Software ## The recruiting platform built for executive search firms Source C-level candidates from 870M+ profiles, run personalized outreach sequences, and manage retained searches with full client visibility. Give your clients a dedicated portal to track progress and leave feedback. One platform, zero complexity. ![Adrien Tedjirian](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/adrien-tedjirian.BbnmZr4f_Z11VCaN.webp) ![Dolihane Feddag](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/dolihane-feddag.DkmcuiI8_Z1aQ011.webp) ![Louis de Froment](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/louis-de-froment.Y5ImtxTq_Z1T7n4.webp) Trusted by 400+ recruiting agencies Rated on G2 7-day free trial Sound familiar? ## Executive search deserves better tools ### Sourcing C-suite talent is a needle-in-a-haystack problem Your current tools surface mid-level profiles, not the passive VPs, CFOs, and CxOs your clients actually need. You spend hours on manual research across LinkedIn, industry reports, and your own network with inconsistent results. The best executive candidates are rarely active on job boards, and generic sourcing tools are not built to find them. Building a competitive longlist for a senior mandate should take hours, not weeks. AI sourcing across 870M+ profiles ### Confidentiality is non-negotiable Executive mandates require absolute discretion. Generic recruitment tools expose candidate data, lack access controls, and make it impossible to keep searches confidential. A single data leak can damage your reputation and your client's trust. You need a platform where every pipeline, every candidate, and every communication is protected by role-based permissions that you control completely. Private pipelines with granular access ### Retained searches span months, not days Long-cycle mandates mean long-term relationship management. You need to track every interaction, every touchpoint, and every conversation over months, not just process applicants through a funnel. Generic ATS platforms are designed for high-volume transactional hiring, not for the nuanced, relationship-driven process that defines executive search. Without a proper CRM, critical context gets lost between calls, meetings, and follow-ups. Full CRM with relationship history Global AI Sourcing ## Source C-level talent from 870M+ global profiles Search across 870 million profiles from LinkedIn, GitHub, and 30+ global sources to identify senior leaders who match your mandate criteria. Filter by seniority, industry, geography, company size, board memberships, and tenure to build longlists in minutes instead of weeks. AI-powered matching understands the nuances of executive roles and surfaces candidates that keyword-based tools miss entirely. From a CFO in Munich to a CTO in Singapore, your next placement is already in the database. 870M+ global profiles [Explore AI sourcing](https://www.leonar.app/features/) AI-Personalized Outreach ## Every message tailored to the candidate, automatically AI generates hyper-personalized messages that reference each candidate's career path, recent company moves, board memberships, and industry context. Combine Email, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp in multi-step sequences designed for the pace of executive communication. Executives receive outreach that feels hand-crafted, at scale. Every message is reviewed before sending, giving you full control over tone and positioning while saving hours of manual drafting per mandate. 3x higher response rate [See personalized outreach](https://www.leonar.app/features/) Client Collaboration ## Client portal with pipeline access and search analytics Give clients direct access to their pipeline through a branded, secure portal: shortlisted candidates, interview stages, and real-time progress on every mandate. Built-in analytics show sourcing funnel metrics, response rates, and time-to-shortlist so clients see the value of your work at every step. Clients leave feedback directly on candidate profiles, rate shortlisted candidates, and approve next steps without scheduling additional calls. Everything stays in one place, replacing the endless back-and-forth of status update emails. 80% fewer status emails [Discover the client portal](https://www.leonar.app/features/) ## Explore the platform Click on a module to discover what Leonar can do for your team. ### Sourcing Find the right candidates across 870M+ profiles from LinkedIn, GitHub, and 30+ sources. One search, three sources. Find candidates across all your talent pools from a single interface. - Leonar database: 870M+ professional profiles from multiple sources - Your contact base: rediscover talent you already know - LinkedIn: search directly via Recruiter and Sales Navigator [Learn more](https://www.leonar.app/features/leonar-source/) Automatically score and rank candidates against your job requirements. AI analyzes skills, experience, and fit to prioritize your pipeline. [Learn more](https://www.leonar.app/features/profile-filtering-and-scoring/) Autonomous AI agent that sources candidates 24/7. Define your ideal profile and let the agent build your pipeline while you sleep. ![Claude](https://www.leonar.app/images/logos/claude.webp) Claude Code / Agent SDK ![OpenAI](https://www.leonar.app/images/logos/openai.webp) OpenAI Codex / Agents MCP / API ![Leonar](https://www.leonar.app/logo-256.webp) Leonar Search 870M+ profiles Score & rank candidates Enrich contact data Add to outreach sequence Track pipeline progress Generate messages [Learn more](https://www.leonar.app/features/ai-talent-sourcing-agent/) Create and publish job ads across multiple job boards in one click. Track applications and manage postings from a central dashboard. Build a branded career page that showcases your open positions. Fully customizable, SEO-optimized, and integrated with your pipeline. ![Leonar branded career page showing open positions with job details and application links](https://www.leonar.app/images/features/career-page.webp) Visual kanban board to track candidates through every hiring stage. Drag-and-drop, automated stage transitions, and team collaboration. [Learn more](https://www.leonar.app/features/ats-for-headhunters/) Organize candidates with custom fields, lists, tags, and ownership. Build segmented talent pools you can activate for future roles. Track time-to-hire, source effectiveness, and team performance. Visual dashboards with exportable reports. [Learn more](https://www.leonar.app/features/pipeline-analytics/) Manage client relationships with full company profiles. Track contacts, interactions, contracts, and account history. [Learn more](https://www.leonar.app/features/sales-crm/) Visual pipeline to track business opportunities from lead to placement. Forecast revenue and manage deal stages. [Learn more](https://www.leonar.app/features/sales-crm/) Give clients direct access to review candidates, leave feedback, and track progress. Transparent collaboration that builds trust. Prospect new clients with integrated outreach tools. Track leads, automate follow-ups, and grow your business. Build automated sequences combining email, LinkedIn, SMS, and WhatsApp. Smart delays, A/B testing, and performance tracking. [Learn more](https://www.leonar.app/features/linkedin-email-automation/) Find professional emails, personal emails, and phone numbers automatically. Waterfall enrichment across multiple providers for maximum coverage. All candidate conversations in one place: email, LinkedIn, SMS, WhatsApp. Reply from any channel without switching tabs. [Learn more](https://www.leonar.app/features/centralized-inbox/) Reach candidates on WhatsApp with personalized messages. Higher open rates and faster responses than email. [Learn more](https://www.leonar.app/features/whatsapp-recruiting/) Full REST API and MCP server for custom integrations. Build workflows, sync data, and connect Leonar to your existing stack. [Learn more](https://www.leonar.app/mcp/) Click-to-call directly from candidate profiles. Call recording, transcription, and automatic activity logging. ![Leonar VoIP and SMS integrations showing Twilio, Aircall, Ringover, and Allo connections](https://www.leonar.app/images/features/voip-sms.webp) "Find CFOs in the DACH region with SaaS experience and 15+ years in finance" "Draft a personalized outreach for each shortlisted candidate on the Acme Corp VP Engineering mandate" "Show me all candidates I've placed in the past 3 years who might be ready for a new role" AI-Ready ## Let AI agents accelerate your executive searches Connect AI assistants like Claude or ChatGPT directly to your Leonar workspace through the Model Context Protocol. Your AI agent can source senior leaders across your mandates, craft personalized outreach messages referencing career milestones and industry context, and surface candidates from your existing database who might be ready for a new opportunity. The AI respects your confidentiality settings and pipeline permissions, so sensitive mandate data stays protected. You focus on client relationships and closing placements while the AI handles the research-intensive groundwork. [Connect AI agents to your executive search CRM](https://www.leonar.app/mcp/) Enterprise-grade security. GDPR compliant. You control what your AI agent can access. Testimonials ## They love Leonar > Leonar is a real time-saver: I've cut my sourcing time from 5 days a week down to 2. Having a tool that automatically handles follow-ups lets me focus on what actually moves the needle. > > ![Photo of Dolihane Feddag](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/dolihane-feddag.DkmcuiI8_FAJPu.webp) > > Dolihane Feddag Talent Acquisition ยท Gymlib > An all-in-1 tool, essential for nowadays' recruiters. It supports us in finding the perfect candidates and even became a selling argument to our clients. > > ![Photo of Adrien Tedjirian](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/adrien-tedjirian.BbnmZr4f_j7yRt.webp) > > Adrien Tedjirian CEO, Onos Talents > All our hiring managers are using Leonar. Before using Leonar, we were highly dependent on external recruiting agencies. Since then, we have made amazing hires and divided our hiring costs by 2. > > ![Photo of Louis de Froment](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/louis-de-froment.Y5ImtxTq_1ja4Fd.webp) > > Louis de Froment Founder, Diduenjoy FAQ ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Leonar built for retained executive search? Yes. Leonar is purpose-built for the retained search workflow. It includes long-term candidate relationship tracking that captures every interaction across months of engagement, confidential pipelines with role-based access controls, and a client-facing portal for real-time progress updates and feedback. The platform is designed for boutique and mid-size executive search firms that need professional-grade tools without the complexity and cost of enterprise systems like Invenias or FileFinder. ### How does Leonar handle confidential searches? Every pipeline in Leonar has granular access controls that you configure at the mandate level. You decide exactly who sees which candidates, which mandates, and which communications. Team members only access what you authorize. The client portal is equally secure: clients see only the candidates you share with them, with no visibility into other mandates or internal notes. This layered approach to confidentiality means your searches stay private at every stage of the process. ### Can I manage multiple concurrent mandates? Absolutely. Each mandate gets its own pipeline with dedicated stages, client context, candidate shortlists, and progress tracking. You can customize the pipeline stages per mandate to reflect different search processes. Switching between searches takes one click, and every mandate maintains its own complete history. Your dashboard gives you a bird's-eye view of all active mandates, so you always know where each search stands. ### What makes Leonar different from a generic ATS? Generic ATS platforms are built to process high volumes of applicants quickly. Executive search requires a fundamentally different approach. Leonar combines AI sourcing for passive senior talent across 870M+ profiles, personalized multi-channel outreach that resonates with C-level candidates, a CRM that tracks relationships over months of engagement, and a client portal that keeps your clients informed without constant status calls. Every feature is designed for the relationship-driven, confidential, long-cycle nature of executive search. ### Can I import my existing candidate database? Yes. We support bulk CSV import and can migrate data from most executive search platforms including Ezekia, Invenias, FileFinder, and Clockwork. Our migration team handles the entire process for you: candidate profiles, relationship histories, notes, pipeline data, and contact information. The migration is included at no extra cost, and we work closely with your team to ensure nothing is lost in the transition. Most migrations are completed within a few business days. ## Streamline your recruitment with AI & automation Join 400+ recruiting teams already using Leonar to source, engage and hire faster. 7-day free trial with full access 7-day free trial Full feature access Cancel anytime