Business Details
25 Years
experience
Trusted Healthcare Executive Search Partners
Hedquist International has specialized in executive search for the healthcare industry for over 25 years. Our approach combines deep industry knowledge with personalized talent matching to connect clients with senior leadership candidates. Founded by Jeff Hedquist International, our team leverages extensive relationships across healthcare to identify leaders who align with organizational goals. We support clients through transformations, mergers, and growth phases by prioritizing human insight over automated processes.Our expertise spans officer roles, board positions, and strategic leadership placements. With a focus on intangible qualities beyond resumes, we expedite hiring through a curated network of professionals. Mary Sova manages operations and candidate sourcing, while communications consultant Kris Zeile enhances our client engagement strategies. Our track record reflects a commitment to understanding both client needs and candidate potential in a dynamic industry.
Services
Executive Search
Leadership Recruitment
Healthcare Talent Acquisition
Board Member Placement
Organizational Transformation Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We specialize in healthcare leadership placements with 25+ years of industry experience.
- Our consultative approach supports clients during organizational transformations and mergers.
- We maintain a curated network of senior-level healthcare professionals for rapid placements.
- Our process prioritizes human insight beyond resumes to identify intangible leadership qualities.
- Founding expertise combines sales acumen with personalized talent matchmaking in healthcare.
What people say
Stellar reputation
Successful turn-around
Collaborative teams
Energized candidates
Proven success
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies senior leaders for healthcare organizations, focusing on C-suite roles and strategic positions. We leverage a 25-year network to match clients with candidates who align with their vision. Our process emphasizes leadership potential beyond resumes, ensuring placements drive organizational success.
Board Member Placement
We specialize in recruiting board members with healthcare expertise for client organizations. Our candidates bring governance experience and industry insight to strategic decision-making roles. By understanding organizational goals, we identify leaders who enhance board effectiveness and long-term planning.
Organizational Transformation Consulting
This service supports healthcare clients during mergers, expansions, or structural changes. We provide leadership solutions that align with transformation goals, ensuring smooth transitions. Our consultants combine industry knowledge with talent strategy to maintain operational continuity during periods of change.
Candidate Profiling
Our candidate profiling service creates detailed evaluations of leadership prospects, focusing on intangible qualities beyond professional history. We assess cultural fit, leadership style, and strategic capabilities to inform placement decisions. This process ensures clients receive comprehensive insights about potential hires.
Healthcare Talent Acquisition
We source healthcare professionals for critical non-management roles requiring industry-specific expertise. Our network includes specialists in policy, innovation, and healthcare economics. This service addresses niche talent needs while maintaining alignment with organizational objectives and culture.
People
Jeff Hedquist
Founder and President
Jeff Hedquist International founded Hedquist International with expertise in healthcare recruitment, leveraging a sales background to connect leaders with opportunities. He oversees executive search projects and client relationships globally.
Mary Sova
Operations Manager
Mary Sova manages operations and candidate sourcing at Hedquist International since 2001. Her background in HR training and financial reporting supports efficient search processes and client coordination.
Kris Zeile
Communications Consultant
Kris Zeile develops candidate profiles and manages communications for Hedquist International. With prior leadership roles at Baxter Healthcare and Caremark, she brings industry expertise to client engagement strategies.
Questions
What healthcare leadership roles do you specialize in?
We place executives in C-suite roles, board positions, and strategic leadership roles across healthcare organizations.
How does your executive search process work?
Our process combines industry expertise with personalized candidate evaluation, focusing on leadership potential beyond resumes to ensure cultural and strategic alignment.
Do you handle international placements?
Yes, we conduct domestic and international executive searches for healthcare leadership positions.
What sets you apart from other recruitment firms?
We prioritize human insight over automated systems, leveraging 25+ years of healthcare industry relationships and transformation experience.
How quickly can you respond to inquiries?
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48-72 business hours.
