Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Education & Technology Executive Search Firm in Newton, MA
Since 1996, The Renaissance Network has specialized in executive search and recruitment for the Education and Technology sectors. Our mission is to build world-class teams that impact education and communities through a strategic, data-driven approach. With over 25 years of experience, we deliver targeted talent solutions aligned with organizational growth goals. Our process begins by defining hiring objectives and creating customized search models tailored to each client's unique needs. We leverage a 25-year accumulation of industry relationships and a dynamic Applicant Tracking System containing the largest database of education sector talent.Our team conducts behavioral-based interviews, chronological career analysis, and blind reference checks to ensure candidate quality. We maintain a 96% placement rate through comprehensive candidate assessments measuring personality, cognitive ability, and internal drive. Our commitment extends beyond hiring, with post-placement check-ins at 1, 3, and 5 months to ensure successful onboarding. With a 76 Net Promoter Score, we are recognized as experts in education talent acquisition. Our values of being people-centered, client-focused, and committed to excellence guide every search we conduct.
Services
Leadership & Executive Search
Sales & Business Development
Marketing & Growth Talent
Permanent Placements
Flexible Talent Solutions
Behavioral-Based Interviewing
Candidate Assessments
Reference Checking
Post-Placement Support
Talent Strategy Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We have been building education sector teams since 1996 with a 96% placement rate
- Our 360-degree blind reference checks reduce hiring risks by 35%
- Customized candidate assessments measure personality, behavior, and cognitive ability
- We provide post-placement support with check-ins at 1, 3, and 5 months
- Our 76 Net Promoter Score reflects client satisfaction with our consultative approach
What people say
Phenomenal process
Qualified candidates
Incredible relationships
Successful placements
Consultative approach
Services
Leadership & Executive Search
We identify and place senior leadership talent in Education and Technology organizations. Our process combines industry knowledge with behavioral assessments to find leaders who align with organizational values. With 25+ years of experience, we deliver executives who drive sustainable growth through strategic vision and operational excellence.
Sales & Business Development
We help organizations build high-performing sales teams through targeted talent acquisition. Our approach evaluates candidates' track records in market expansion and revenue generation. We focus on finding professionals who can scale business operations while maintaining alignment with company culture and values.
Marketing & Growth Talent
We source marketing professionals with proven success in education technology markets. Our candidates demonstrate expertise in brand positioning, digital strategy, and lead generation. We assess candidates' ability to develop marketing campaigns that drive organizational growth and market penetration.
Permanent Placements
We facilitate long-term executive placements through comprehensive candidate evaluation. Our process includes behavioral interviews, reference checks, and skills assessments. We focus on finding candidates whose career trajectories and competencies match organizational requirements for sustained success.
Flexible Talent Solutions
We provide temporary executive solutions for organizations needing immediate leadership. Our candidates have proven track records in interim roles across education and technology sectors. We match professionals with short-term needs while maintaining alignment with long-term organizational goals.
People
Lisa Sacchetti
Chief Executive Officer
Leads executive vision and strategic direction for the top executive search firm in the EdTech industry. Develops extensive client relationships by advising on organizational strategy and building sales, marketing, and leadership teams for maximizing growth opportunities.
Colin Homer Gillespie
Chief Commercial Officer
Steers commercial engine and optimizes go-to-market approach for talent search firm. Focuses on expanding market reach while maintaining the organization's commitment to education sector excellence and client satisfaction.
Andy Sacchetti
Chief Operating Officer
Drives operational and systems excellence while managing all financial activities. Ensures organizational efficiency and resource optimization to support the company's mission of building world-class education teams.
Judi Sargent
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Drives growth through business development, building brand awareness, and fostering client relationships. Focuses on expanding the organization's impact in education technology recruitment while maintaining core values.
Daniel Rivera
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Expertly finds and hires the best Education and Technology candidates for TRN clients. Applies specialized knowledge of industry trends to match qualified professionals with organizational needs across the education technology spectrum.
Questions
What industries does The Renaissance Network specialize in?
We specialize in Education and Technology sectors, with 25+ years of experience connecting organizations with executive talent in these fields.
What makes TRN's recruitment process different?
Our process combines behavioral-based interviews, chronological career analysis, and blind reference checks with a 25-year talent network in education and technology.
How does TRN ensure candidate quality?
We use customized assessments measuring personality, cognitive ability, and internal drive, along with 360-degree reference checks to verify candidate qualifications.
What post-hiring support does TRN provide?
We conduct formal check-ins at 1, 3, and 5 months post-placement to ensure successful onboarding and provide guidance for both candidate and employer.
What is TRN's placement success rate?
Our 96% placement rate reflects our ability to match candidates with organizational needs through our comprehensive evaluation process.
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