Atlanta’s Executive Search Experts

Atlanta, Your Next Visionary Leader Lives Here.

Welcome to executive search, reengineered. Born and raised in Atlanta, we understand the unique challenges you face in finding your next leader. Our vast network of executives and direct experience leading several large organizations enable us to identify leaders who possess not only the skills, but the vision required to drive transformational change within your organization and beyond.

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Atlanta's Go-to Source for Top Executive Talent.

Led by President and Managing Partner Tino Mantella, a former CEO with over three decades of experience leading organizations, we specialize in identifying Strategic leaders who can drive lasting impact. Our expertise runs deep, and we know precisely what it takes to lead.

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We're Uncommon, On Purpose.

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Roles We Place

We specialize in placing key roles that drive success. These roles include: President, CEO, CIO, CTO, CISO, CMO, CDO, VP of Technology, CFO, and more.

Our Solutions

Executive recruiters specializing in C-Suite Executives, Senior Tech Leaders, and Nonprofit Executives.

Experience The Retained Difference

As one of only three women-owned and diversity-certified executive search firms in the nation, we are uniquely positioned to meet your search needs.

Our Expertise

Tino Mantella,

President & Managing Partner, Retained

Leaders Hiring Leaders.

Tino led the growth of North America’s largest tech trade association, expanding membership from 350 to 36,000. He spearheaded a 200% expansion of a leadership development company over five years and secured over $300 million in nonprofit funding, winning Fast Company’s George Land Award for Innovation. Tino directed $50 million toward arthritis research and launched a 501-C6 focused on national security, recognized by former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal. As CEO of a for-profit company, he recruited over 30 Regional Presidents nationwide and managed Illinois’ largest single-room occupancy complex. Notably, he led a gang intervention initiative in Chicago under Mayor Daley, reducing gang-related deaths.

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Flexible Executive Search Solutions Without the Compromise.

At Retained, part of what makes us uncommon is that we offer customized solutions tailored to meet not just your needs, but your budget.

Flexible payment terms: Pay a deposit, then once you make a hire, pay the rest of the fee in monthly installments for five months.

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See What Else Makes us Uncommon.

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Unmatched Expertise

Our leadership team brings firsthand experience running nonprofits and sourcing C-level talent, ensuring that we understand your mission, culture, and specific leadership needs.

Extensive Network

We leverage a nationwide network of nonprofit executives, giving you access to diverse candidates with proven track records in transformational leadership.

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Human-Centered Approach

Every non profit executive search we conduct is personalized and guided by our senior leaders and backed by over 20 seasoned recruiters, ensuring seamless alignment between candidates and your organization’s goals.

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Diversity-Driven Solutions

Committed to equity and inclusion, Retained integrates advanced AI-powered tools to uncover hidden talent and present candidates from all backgrounds who enrich your team.

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