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Real feedback from founders, CROs, and investors who trust Strong Search to deliver GTM hires that perform and stay.

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Real Results. Real Client Success

We don’t measure success by placements. We measure it by outcomes.

These testimonials reflect the real-world impact of partnering with Strong Search: faster GTM hires, stronger leadership teams, and sustained growth across EMEA, the US, and APAC. From first-in-region executives to full revenue team builds, SaaS companies trust us to deliver high-performing talent that stays and scales.

Explore how VC and PE-backed vendors have accelerated market expansion, strengthened sales performance, and built GTM engines with precision, pace, and 100% placement retention.

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What our
Clients say

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    Strong Search has already become an exceptional partner for us at Basware. Their combination of deep SaaS expertise, smart technology, and real-time insight gives us total visibility and confidence throughout the hiring process. They deliver quickly and accurately, but not at the expense of quality or care. What really stands out is their human-first approach – not just with candidates, but across every stakeholder they engage with internally. From Sales and Presales to Talent and Leadership, everyone enjoys working with them. That’s rare in recruitment. Strong Search have played a key role in helping us rebuild our global GTM function, and I’d recommend them to any SaaS business looking to scale with clarity and confidence.

    Mark McCarthy CRO Basware testimonial on Strong Search SaaS GTM hiring partnership

    Mark McCarthy

    CRO, Basware
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    I worked with Andy closely while hiring for Riverbed, Alfresco and GitHub. Andy’s great to work with, the highlights are his professionalism, transparency, honest & ethics, quick action and responsiveness, reliability to do what is agreed, accountability and drive to complete on time, delivery of quality results and getting the job done.

    Paul St John testimonial on Strong Search SaaS GTM hiring partnership

    Paul St John

    VP of WW Sales
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    I’ve worked with Andy for nearly 15 years, across multiple companies and stages of growth. He first hired me into Emptoris, and later brought me into Coupa as their first sales hire in mainland Europe. By the time I left, I was running the most successful region globally – and Andy and his team had helped me build high-performing GTM teams from the ground up across all major European markets. Now at ISPNext, I’ve turned to him and Strong Search to expand the team he originally helped establish in Germany. He brings pace, accuracy, and a deep understanding of what good looks like, always with a long-term mindset.

    CEO ISPNext Gustaf Tanate using Strong Search Executive Search Services

    Gustaf Tanate

    CEO, ISPNext (& Former EMEA SVP @ Coupa Software)
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    Over the past 4 years, Andy and his team in Europe have sourced many key hires for us in EMEA, across all departments: Key Managers, Sales Execs, Presales and Professional Services team members.

    Rob Bernshteyn testimonial on Strong Search SaaS GTM hiring partnership

    Rob Bernshteyn

    Coupa CEO
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    Having worked with Andy as a candidate and now as a Hiring Manager, I can’t speak highly enough of Strong Search. Their attention to detail and ability to help manage the process from both sides makes a significant difference in both success rates as well as in the experience for all parties. Looking forward to continuing working with Strong Search to help build our teams!

    John Lewis

    RVP US, Basware

What our
Candidates say

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    I highly recommend Ollie Hill at StrongSearch. We stayed in touch for nearly three years from our first conversation until I eventually joined Basware. Throughout that time, Ollie was professional, patient, and consistently thoughtful in his follow-ups without ever being pushy.

    When the right opportunity came up, the process was smooth and well managed. Ollie had a great understanding of both the role and the company, which made the match feel right from the start.

    A great example of long-term relationship building in recruitment. Highly recommended.

    Account Executive

    Sweden
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    The communication and support from Ollie Hill at Strong Search were excellent throughout the whole process. I can truly recommend the company, as you are personally looked after and guided every step of the way. Many thanks to the whole team and I wish you all continued success for the future.

    Account Executive

    Germany
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    Andy was very professional and friendly throughout. He knew his client throughly and what would be a match for their search.

    I particularly valued the forth right and transparent discussion. No BS, no over selling, not pushy, just a great recruitment experience.

    I would happily recommend Andy to any friends & contacts and would work with Andy again should the opportunity arise.

    Strategic Enterprise AE

    United Kingdom
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    Working with Ollie Hill at Strong Search was a brilliant experience

    From the first conversation, it was clear there was no fluff – an honest discussion, a proper understanding of the SaaS market, and a genuine interest in helping me find the right role, not just the first available one.

    Throughout the process, Ollie was on it. Clear communication, solid prep, and real insight into what mattered to the hiring team – not just what was on the JD.

    They don’t just fire over a job spec and disappear – they genuinely know the companies they represent, help you through each step, and focus on setting you up for long-term success, not just a quick placement.

    If you’re a GTM professional exploring your next move, or a leader looking to build a high-performing SaaS team, I’d highly recommend Ollie and the team at Strong Search.

    Enterprise AE

    United Kingdom
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    Ollie and the team at Strong Search are in a different league to most recruiters I’ve dealt with. They really know the SaaS space, move quickly, and give honest feedback throughout the process. I never felt like just another CV, they genuinely cared about the fit and the outcome. Highly recommend!

    Account Executive

    Texas
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