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Executive Leadership Search

Top Minnesota Executive Recruiting Team

Hire Minnesota’s top executive headhunters for proven leadership, strategic succession planning, and lasting organizational impact.

At Versique Executive, we help organizations across Minnesota find the right leadership—not just for today, but for the future of your business. Our executive search recruiting team specializes in placing transformational leaders in C-suite and senior-level roles, offering a consultative approach that goes far beyond a single placement.

We understand that hiring an executive isn’t just a fill—it’s a defining moment that can influence your company’s direction for years to come. That’s why Versique Executive offers a high-touch, strategic search experience backed by decades of leadership and recruiting expertise. Whether you’re navigating a leadership transition, planning for succession, or driving long-term growth, we’re here as your trusted business partner.

Invested in Minnesota. Connected Nationwide.
As a locally owned Minnesota firm, we actively invest in our business community—supporting local organizations, championing leadership growth, and building relationships that strengthen the state’s economy. At the same time, we leverage a nationwide network to connect you with exceptional executives who can deliver results in any market.

Our expertise spans multiple ownership structures, with deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities each presents. For private equity firms, we deliver leaders who can accelerate value creation, manage rapid change, and align with aggressive growth strategies. For family-owned businesses, we place executives who honor the legacy and culture while positioning the company for future generations of success. This nuanced approach ensures that each placement is aligned not just with a job description, but with your ownership model, governance structure, and long-term vision.

Let’s find your next great leader—together.

EXECUTIVE ROLES WE PLACE

Versique Executive specializes in C-suite and senior leadership placements across multiple industries and ownership structures, including PE-backed, family-owned, and corporate organizations. Key roles we recruit for include:

  • Board Directors
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • President / Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
  • Chief People Officer (CPO)
  • Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
  • Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
  • Chief Information Officer (CIO)
  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
  • VP and SVP Leadership Roles Across Functions

We also support our clients through professional search, interim leadership, and fractional executive needs when a flexible solution is required.

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DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT

Working with Versique on our executive searches was an exceptional experience from start to finish. We engaged their team to help us place a CFO and CHRO, two highly strategic and demanding roles for our business. The quality of candidates presented was outstanding; each finalist was not only technically strong but also aligned with our values and long-term vision.

What set Versique apart was the rigor of their search process. They invested the time to understand our culture, leadership dynamics, and strategic goals, which translated into candidates who felt like natural extensions of our executive team. Their communication, transparency, and market insight gave us full confidence at every step. We’re now operating with a stronger, more cohesive leadership team—thanks in large part to their expertise. We wouldn’t hesitate to partner with them again.

Wyatt Shallbetter, States Manufacturing
Chief Executive Officer

Additional Executive Roles We’ve Filled:

Board Of Director 

  • $300M Family-Owned Distribution Industry
  • $120M Family-Owned Manufacturing
  • Midwest Credit Union $5B+ assets
  • $200M Family-Owned Distribution Company
  • $25M Privately Held Medical Manufacturing

CEO

  • $750M Agricultural Co-op
  • $60M Private Equity Manufacturer
  • $400M Family-Owned Construction Company
  • $75M Private Equity Healthcare Provider
  • $35M Public Healthcare Organization

President/General Manager

  • $40M Private Equity Construction
  • $250M Family-Owned Construction
  • $25M Private Equity E-commerce Company
  • $20M Privately Held Mental Health Provider
  • $100M Privately Held Senior Living Provider

CFO

  • $250M Privately Held Healthcare Provider
  • $400M Family-Owned Manufacturer
  • $80M Private Equity Manufacturer
  • $120M International Agri-business
  • $40M Private Equity Manufacturer

CHRO

  • $80M Private Equity Manufacturer
  • $40M Privately Held Design Firm
  • $1.5B Family-Owned Manufacturer
  • $600M Public Transportation Company
  • $25M Private Equity Healthcare Provider

 

CIO/CTO

  • $450M Public Distribution Company
  • $100 Privately Held Financial Services
  • $600M Private Held Technology Company
  • $60M Privately Held Financial Services Company
  • $45M Private Equity Services Company
Meet the Executive Search Recruiters
Steve Yakesh, President at Versique Executive

Steve Yakesh
President, Executive Search

Scott Peterson

Scott Peterson
Vice President, Executive Search

Joe Reardon

Joe Reardon
Vice President, Executive Search

Matt Anderson

Matt Anderson
Vice President, Healthcare Leadership

Lindsay Elsner

Lindsay Elsner
Director, Healthcare Leadership

Bryan Vos

Bryan Vos
Director, Executive Search

Tanea Mahanna

Tanea Mahanna
Executive Engagement Specialist

Let’s find your people together.

People are more than their education. They’re more than past experience. They do more than meet salary requirements. People invent, propel, unearth and build. They transform teams, markets, industries, and bottom lines to take you from good to great, zero to one, in months versus years. People open greater potential—potential that can’t be reached by relying on a resume alone. We’re here to help fill your human potential and build your human capacity. Let’s find your people together. Let’s make the best possible.

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