Kirkland West is an executive search firm that recruits exceptional leaders for high performance companies. We specialize in the areas of strategy and business development, finance, sales and marketing, and operations. Our clients range from the Fortune 500 to mid-size companies and span the consumer packaged goods, financial services, life sciences, industrials, media, retail, and technology sectors. From high potential up-and-coming executives of tomorrow to established leaders at the most senior levels, we provide our clients with the executive talent they need to continue their success and realize their aspirations.Our goal is to help organizations identify, attract, and retain the best management talent. We also seek to help individuals, as candidates, to find opportunities that will maximize their professional development and growth. By taking the time to listen to and work closely with clients and candidates we build enduring relationships of trust. These relationships enable us to have greater insight into our client organizations' cultures and needs as well as candidates' true abilities and professional goals. Through these insights we bring clients and candidates together in a prompt and effective manner and create substantive value for both.Strategy and Business Development Focus Our flagship practice is in the area of strategy and business development. We possess extensive knowledge of the management consulting and investment banking marketplace as well as the strategy and business development functions of premier corporations. We have partnered with our clients in building "world-class" strategy and business development teams from the level of Business Analyst to Senior Vice President. Whether the focus is on growth, operations improvement, financial planning or transactional in nature, we work closely with our clients to ensure that the appropriate talent is in place to fulfill their organizations' strategic aspirations.