Vaco, a prominent consulting and strategic talent acquisition firm based in Nashville, has broadened its service offerings through the acquisition of Focus Search Partners, a leading retained executive search firm specializing in board member and executive recruitment. Focus Search Partners, now operating as Focus Search Partners, A Vaco Company, brings a wealth of experience, having successfully completed over 700 search assignments. This strategic move enhances Vaco’s national reach and market depth, leveraging Focus Search Partners’ expertise in identifying top-tier talent for venture capital and private equity-backed companies. All members of the Focus Search team will continue their roles within the firm, ensuring a seamless transition and consistent service delivery for clients.
Paul Frankenberg, managing partner at Focus Search Partners, emphasized the synergistic benefits of this acquisition. “Joining the Vaco team provides Focus Search with exceptional resources to serve our customers with market depth and national reach,” Frankenberg stated. He further highlighted the alignment of Vaco’s growth trajectory with the needs of their clients, noting Vaco’s consistent recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and their CEO’s Entrepreneur Of The Year award. This partnership allows Focus Search Partners to maintain its boutique-level client service while expanding its capabilities to match and even exceed those of larger national search firms. The integration promises to enhance the value proposition for clients of both Vaco and Focus Search Partners, creating a more robust and comprehensive suite of talent solutions.
About Vaco Nashville, LLC
Celebrating over a decade of client service, Vaco has consistently demonstrated its commitment to growth and excellence. The company’s seven-year streak on the Inc. 5000 list underscores its position as a leader in the consulting and strategic talent acquisition space. Vaco’s dedication extends beyond business success to fostering long-term relationships, nurturing life-long careers, and delivering creative client solutions. More information about Vaco can be found at www.vaco.com.
About Focus Search Partners, A Vaco Company
Focus Search Partners, A Vaco Company, established in Nashville, TN in 2001, is a nationally recognized executive search firm. With a strong track record in retained executive search, Focus Search Partners specializes in recruiting board members and C-suite executives. The firm’s reach extends across key business hubs, with team members located in Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Nashville, and New Jersey, providing a broad geographic presence to serve clients nationwide. Their focused approach and deep industry expertise make Focus Search Partners a valuable asset in the competitive landscape of executive talent acquisition.
