Building the teams behind ambitious AI companies.

We help founders, CEOs, investors and boards hire exceptional commercial and leadership talent that accelerates growth.
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Trusted by ambitious technology companies

360+ Senior appointments
25+ Years in search
20,000+ Executive relationships
29 Days to hire on average
24-hour Candidate introduction

We help when…

Growth creates hiring challenges
Recently funded
Scaling internationally
Revenue targets have increased
Building a new commercial team
Replacing a critical executive
Strengthening the Board
Hiring exceptional enterprise sales talent
Preparing for acquisition or exit

What we help build

Revenue Growth
President GTM, CRO, VP Sales, Enterprise Sales, Strategic Accounts, Customer Success, Partnerships, Revenue Operations, Marketing Leadership
Leadership
Chair, CEO, COO, VP AI, VP Product, Programme Leadership, Operations
Scale
Helping businesses build leadership capability after funding, expansion or acquisition.

Maurice Thompson

Maurice Thompson has spent 25+ years helping technology founders hire leaders from the world's leading AI, cloud, data and enterprise software companies. Now, We work exclusively with VC-backed AI companies of around 50–500 employees that are scaling after funding.

Why companies choose Rare

Not because we recruit, but because we know the market.

We know;

  • Who's leaving competitors
  • Who's available
  • Who's hiring
  • Who's raised funding
  • Who investors recommend
  • Which executives consistently outperform

How Rare Executives Works

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    Executive moves
    We track who's moving where, so you get first access to leaders as they become available, not after they've joined a competitor
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    Leadership mapping
    Before we approach anyone, we've already identified who's actually right for your business, not just who's available
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    Confidential outreach
    We approach candidates directly and discreetly, so your search doesn't tip off competitors or unsettle your current team
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    Market intelligence
    You get real comp benchmarks and talent availability, so every offer you make is competitive from the start

Resources for leaders

Bringing together expert insights, practical guides, and industry perspectives on building and leading high-performing teams.

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Rare Executives blog

Short blogs where you’ll find recruitment strategies, leadership trends, and actionable advice to help you attract top talent, scale effectively, and stay ahead in competitive industries like tech and SaaS.

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Ready for a step up in your career?

A new challenge in leadership can help you to achieve your ambitions. Discuss the list of companies you would like to work for, and we can help to find you a role. Better prospects. More money. The future you’ve dreamed of.