For more than three decades, Ford Webb Associates has helped our clients navigate leadership transitions.
The comments below reflect the experiences of a small cross-section of clients we have been privileged to serve.
“I have worked with every major search firm and have always been disappointed. Ted Webb has shown me the difference. He did an extraordinary job. This was a master class in how to do this right.”
“I can say unequivocally that Ted is the best search professional I've ever worked with. He approached the work as a partner to the search committee. His refreshingly consultative approach and sparkling intellect shone through every day.”
“Ford Webb did more than a search; it was an investigation of the position, of the environment surrounding it, and the goals we had, not only for the position but for the larger context. The search proceeded from a strategic view that went well beyond the surface and the immediate, to frame a whole process, identify all the contributing factors, opportunities, and barriers to achieving the goals we had.”
“The cabinet officers you recruited for my administration have made all the difference — not only in their leadership of their agencies but in the quality of thinking and problem-solving we have accomplished as a cabinet group. I want you to know that I know what you have given us.”
“Ted was recommended to us as "The best there is. He never misses!" — and that was absolutely true! Our Board was guided through a comprehensive, insightful process to help us formulate a vision and hone a job description that resulted in hiring a phenomenal new Executive Director. Ford Webb Associates went above and beyond in finding top quality candidates, and discovering one that was the perfect fit. Our organization has taken huge strides forward thanks to Ted's expertise, perseverance, and understanding of what we needed.”
“Ted has a remarkable ability to partner with boards on CEO searches. I witnessed this firsthand as a successful candidate in one of his searches — his attention to nuance and thoughtful communication style were instrumental in making the hire and transition a success. Ted treats recruiting as both an art and a science, and the depth of care he brings to his client relationships is truly rare in this field.”
“They are the best. Multidisciplinary experience. Geographic exposure in all US regions, confidential, tactful, thorough. Skillful at engaging the Board, the existing management team, and candidates in a way that gets great results and highly satisfied stakeholders.”
“Our board engaged Ford Webb Associates to support a complex executive director search during a period of significant transition for our organization. The process included a wide range of stakeholder perspectives and a shifting external funding landscape. Throughout, Ted provided steady guidance, strong candidate sourcing, and a clear, structured process that helped us move forward productively. We appreciated his partnership in helping us navigate a nuanced and demanding search process to a successful conclusion.”
“Working with Ted was a breath of fresh air. He brings an ethic to the search process that I've never seen in another recruiting firm. He is better than anyone I've ever seen in this field in engaging with the client and in delivering the best possible outcome.”
Leadership transitions are among the most consequential decisions an organization will make.
We are grateful for the trust our clients place in us and proud of the leaders they have selected.