Executive search for private equity
Where Precision Search Moves at the Speed of Private Equity
Retained-level rigor for PE firms and their manufacturing, distribution, and industrial technology portfolio companies. Priced entirely on contingency. No placement, no fee.
The model
The rigor of a retained search. None of the upfront risk.
PE firms optimize for hiring risk and protected returns. Our engagement is built the same way: deep vetting and real-time market data on every search, with fees due only when you hire.
Typical retained search
Pay first, hope later
- Upfront retainerRequired
- If the search stallsRetainer is spent
- Your commitmentBefore results
Red Dynamics
Retained rigor, contingency terms
- Upfront retainerNone
- If the search stallsNo fee
- After the hire6-month guarantee
No placement, no fee. Deep vetting, real-time market data, and full candidate write-ups come standard on every search.
Why Red Dynamics
Built for how private equity actually hires
Open seats stall value creation plans. We work the way a portfolio operates: fast, accountable, and measured by the hire.
Precision Search
Vetted before it reaches you
Every shortlist arrives with deep vetting, a full candidate write-up, and search-specific market data. You see who is qualified, who is available, and what the market will bear.
Built for PE Speed
Seats filled, plans protected
We fill mission-critical roles fast, across engineering, operations, commercial, HR, marketing, and finance, so an open seat never holds up the plan it supports.
Elite Talent Network
Pools other firms don't tap
A process-built network into specialized industrial talent, deepened across 25+ states, 15+ industries, and 30+ role types for PE-backed companies.
Expertise
The functions that move the value creation plan
VP, Director, Senior Manager, and senior individual-contributor searches. One search partner to build out critical team infrastructure end to end.
Engineering & Technology
Design, process, controls, and applications engineering through engineering leadership.
Operations & Supply Chain
Plant, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain leaders who run the floor and the flow.
Human Resources
HR leadership for portfolio companies scaling headcount through a hold period.
Marketing & Growth
Commercial marketing and growth roles that turn the plan into pipeline.
Technical Sales & Commercial
Sales engineers, business development, and commercial leaders who can sell the product.
Accounting & Finance
Controllers, finance leaders, and reporting talent that PE-backed companies depend on.
Process
A repeatable search, from intake to guarantee
The same disciplined framework on every engagement, so you know what happens next and when.
Understand
We learn the business, the team, the culture, and exactly what the role must deliver before a search launches.
Map and source
Confidential postings and direct outreach, backed by real-time market data specific to your search.
Vet and present
Our bespoke market data for your role combined with a short list of qualified candidates, each with a full write up.
Place and protect
We support interviews through offer, and the placement carries a 6-month guarantee.
Every placement is backed by a 6-month guarantee. If a hire doesn't work out inside that window, we work to replace them.
Results
“Red Dynamics took the time to truly understand our organization before agreeing to take on an initial search. Now, having completed at least six searches with them across diverse roles, I know they aren’t just sending resumes; they are identifying people who thrive in our culture. They are our go-to talent partner for all our recruitment needs.”
Recently filled roles
For PE-backed industrial companies
Our Team
The people behind your search.
Reed Gaskin
President/Founder
Rebecca Nemeth
Operations Manager
Neil Love
Talent Acquisition Director
Tyler Medlock
Talent Acquisition Director
Mike Germano
Talent Acquisition Director
Start a search
Let’s fill the seat holding up your plan.
Tell us about the role. We’ll walk you through the process, the market, and the engagement terms. No retainer required.