Boutique Executive Search

Discreet placement for senior leaders

We represent a select number of accomplished executives seeking their next role — with precision, privacy, and purpose. Our approach is personal, confidential, and results-driven.

Retained Search

We represent senior executives on a retained basis, conducting targeted outreach to companies aligned with their expertise and trajectory.

Confidential Placement

Every engagement is handled with complete discretion. Your identity remains protected until mutual interest is confirmed and you choose to proceed.

Strategic Advisory

Beyond placement — we advise on positioning, market timing, and opportunity evaluation. The right move, not just the next one.

Sarah Harlow

Sarah Harlow

Founder & Managing Partner

With over 15 years in executive recruitment and corporate strategy, Sarah built Harlow & Associates on a simple premise: senior leaders deserve better than a résumé blast. Every engagement is personally managed — no junior associates, no handoffs. Her network spans construction, real estate, technology, and private equity across the Southwest and beyond.

One client at a time

We don't run volume. We take on a small number of senior executives and dedicate our full attention to finding the right fit. Quality introductions, not mass outreach. Every conversation is intentional.

"Sarah placed me within 60 days after three failed searches with larger firms. She understood what I was looking for before I did."
— VP of Operations, Southwest Region
94%
Placement Rate
45
Days Avg. to Offer
$280K+
Avg. Base Placed

Ready for your next chapter?

Whether you're a senior executive exploring new opportunities or a company seeking exceptional leadership, we welcome a confidential conversation.

sarah@harlowassociates.co