The AI race has created hyper demand for a select group of workers. Companies are clamoring for the top tech talent, offering staggering paychecks, equity, and cushy benefits to woo the most gifted technical hires.
Who are the headhunters responsible for placing the most in-demand tech talent at the most in-demand companies? Business Insider wants to find out.
We're putting together a list of the recruiters essential across Big Tech; executive and board search; AI and technical talent; startup and scale-up recruiting; VC; and specialty industries.
Business Insider will put together this list based on the nominations we receive and additional reporting. We'll consider a number of factors, including:
- That they're based in the US
- Their impact, including the firms they recruit for and the specific hires they've placed in 2026
- The strength of their network, and their reputation with clients and candidates
- Their ability to advise, not just fill roles
- The roles they focus on
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Julia Herbst is the senior leadership and workplace editor at Business Insider. She edits stories on a range of topics including leadership and management strategies, return-to-office mandates, and how AI is transforming the workplace.Before joining Business Insider, Julia was the Work Life editor at Fast Company where she interviewed CEOs, thought leaders, and industry change makers including Kenneth Frazier, Gretchen Carlson, and Alexis Ohanian. She also worked as a writer and editor at Los Angeles magazine.
