We are the market leaders in helping senior executives transition in public, private, and PE-owned companies.

What’s next? Our customized 1:1 transition services are exclusively built to support senior executives. With 40+ years of experience, our peer-level Advisors work with executives to lead them through transitions resulting from significant marketplace shifts, changes in an individual's career plans, or in pursuit of a lifestyle change.

We are the market leaders in helping senior executives transition in public, private, and PE-owned companies.

Executive Transition Services

Executive Outplacement

Customized transition program designed to guide executives in landing their next assignment. Includes strategic positioning, marketing materials, and unlimited 1:1 peer-level advisory support.

Directorship Prep Program

Prepares aspiring directors. Includes 1:1 coaching, governance training, Board marketing materials, and networking and recruiter support to secure a board seat.

Encore Career Program

1:1 coaching process that supports executives in building a fulfilling portfolio of activities that leverages their experience and interests after full-time work.

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Crenshaw Cameo: Directorship Trends and Dismantling Gender Bias in Boardrooms with Lori Marcus

Our conversation with Lori Marcus on her experience as a director, the current director landscape, and how boards can address...

Our conversation with Lori Marcus on her experience as a...

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Unique factors of executive search.

Encore Careers: Helping Executives Achieve Freedom, Flexibility, and Fulfillment

“What’s next” is a common question executives contemplate at a certain point in their career. Encore Careers delve into identifying...

“What’s next” is a common question executives contemplate at a...

Executive Outplacement
Our unique expertise is in helping senior-level clients successfully transition to and from public, private, and PE-owned companies. Ranging from C-level executives to senior functional and business unit leaders, our clients choose Crenshaw for our best-in-class transition support. Clients work with a dedicated Advisor and Mentor, along with our Research and Subject Matter Expert teams to ensure that they maximize the opportunities ahead. Our programs are unique to the desired experience of each client. We create an extensive personal marketing campaign and help them develop essential skills and strategies in areas pivotal to their search, such as how to build their contact base, how to effectively network and navigate the worlds of Private Equity and Executive Recruiters, and negotiate an offer.
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Directorship Prep Program
Crenshaw’s Directorship Prep Program establishes the governance qualifications of our clients and guides them in landing a corporate board seat. Our dedicated Advisors support and collaborate with clients to determine the type of board that aligns with their interests and experience level. Our programs emphasize crafting a unique value proposition that outlines the distinguishing experience and skills candidates can bring to a board. Advisors also assist clients in creating a marketing plan to network with sitting directors, board recruiters, and private equity investors on potential appointments. Our wide range of Subject Matter Experts provide guidance on interview preparation for meetings with decision-makers, including the Nominating/Governance selection committee for both corporate boards and Private Equity boards. Furthermore, our Directorship Academy offers an overview of governance and the current directorship landscape and provides networking opportunities with other Directorship candidates.
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Encore Career Program
Crenshaw’s Encore Career Program helps our clients articulate their passions, identify what they really want to do next, and plan a balance of professional and personal activities that offer long-term fulfillment. As many individuals find themselves contemplating new directions, our program provides a structured approach to defining and pursuing an encore career. Crenshaw’s service helps clients imagine the alternatives to another corporate role. Through personalized guidance from Transition Advisors, participants embark on a journey to identify and plan their next life phase, focusing not only on financial considerations but also on achieving a heightened sense of fulfillment while still leveraging their experience with an eye on the future. Our portfolio model approach involves utilizing various tools and activities tailored to each individual's needs, fostering a motivating and ultimately satisfying process. We’ll use our curated assessment battery, our discovery methodology, our firm’s marketing capabilities, and our network to help each client explore and plan for what’s next.
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Are you navigating a pivotal career transition without a roadmap?

Successful transitions involve a robust process that merges a clear communication platform with a robust networking strategy.

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Have you considered the benefits of board service for sitting executives?

Board service can expose executives to new experiences, broadening their perspective and knowledge base, facilitate networking opportunities, and prepare executives to engage with their company's board.

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Is your transition goal to achieve a less demanding and fulfilling lifestyle?

Encore careers allow executives to do the work that invigorates them on their own terms by balancing and prioritizing personal goals, interests, commitments, and passions.

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"Crenshaw guided me at an important crossroads in my career. Their approach to messaging and networking helped me unlock new connections, and my team offered invaluable perspective toward seeking the right fit and propelling my career forward."

Chief Commercial Officer, Global Technology Company