Top Executive Search & Recruitment Brands by AI Visibility in United States

The U.S. Executive Search & Recruitment market demonstrates clear GEO leadership. Korn Ferry, Odgers Berndtson, Heidrick & Struggles, Spencer Stuart, and Russell Reynolds Associates all achieve a 100.0% Visibility Index, ensuring consistent presence in AI-driven recommendation cycles. Korn Ferry significantly leads with an Avg Response Position of #1.33. This critical metric, where lower numbers (closer to #1.0) signify superior top-of-mind recall, highlights brands consistently leading AI's recommendation arrays. Odgers Berndtson (#3.33) and Heidrick & Struggles (#4.33) also secure strong positions.

Despite full visibility, Spencer Stuart (#8.17) and Russell Reynolds Associates (#9.17) show less prominent recall. Second-tier players, including Boyden and Egon Zehnder, exhibit 83.3% visibility. Significantly, emerging entries like True Search (33.3% Visibility Index) achieve remarkable Avg Response Positions when visible, averaging #1.00. WittKieffer (#2.00) and Caldwell Partners (#3.00) similarly demonstrate excellent recall despite limited visibility, underscoring strong GEO efficacy within active cycles and promising growth potential.

Rank Brand Name Share of Voice Avg Position
#1 Korn Ferry
100%
#1.33
#2 Odgers Berndtson
100%
#3.33
#3 Heidrick & Struggles
100%
#4.33
#4 Spencer Stuart
100%
#8.17
#5 Russell Reynolds Associates
100%
#9.17
#6 Boyden
83%
#6.80
#7 Egon Zehnder
83%
#7.80
#8 True Search
33%
#1.00
#9 WittKieffer
33%
#2.00
#10 Caldwell Partners
33%
#3.00

Methodology & Metrics Definition:

  • Share of Voice (SOV): The percentage of AI search evaluation cycles where the brand was explicitly cited or recommended.
  • Avg Position: The average order of appearance in AI response lists (closer to #1.00 indicates top-of-mind priority).
  • Evaluated AI Models: Benchmark evaluations are conducted across OpenAI ChatGPT and Google Gemini.

Monthly data generated via Altovista AI Visibility Intelligence. Last Updated: July 24, 2026