Knowledge BaseWhat is Executives?
Executives provides comprehensive information about newly hired or recently appointed executives within companies across all industries. Track C-suite appointments, VP-level hires, and key leadership changes that signal strategic shifts, growth plans, and organizational transformation. Executive moves are powerful buying signals that reveal which companies are investing in growth and where they're focusing their resources.
Why Executive Hires Matter:
Growth Signals
Companies hiring senior executives are typically in expansion mode with fresh budget and strategic initiatives. These are prime moments to reach out with relevant solutions.
Strategic Direction
The type of executive being hired reveals company priorities. A new CMO signals marketing investment, a VP of Sales suggests expansion, a CTO indicates product development focus.
Perfect Timing
New executives need to make an impact quickly. Reach out during their first 90 days when they're actively seeking solutions, building their team, and establishing new processes.
Smart Filters & Search
Refine executive hire data using powerful filters to find the most relevant leadership changes for your business. Filter by role, industry, location, and timing to identify your ideal prospects.
To filter executives:
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Add/Edit filtersunderQuick search. - Configure your filter criteria based on role, location, industry, and company size.
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Apply filtersto see your customized results.
Available Filter Options:
- Location: Country, State, City
- Industry: Sector or vertical market
- Roles: CEO, CFO, CTO, CMO, VP Sales, VP Engineering, etc.
- Employee Range: Company size categories
- Time Period: When the hire was announced
How to Use Executive Data:
For Sales & Business Development
Reach out to new executives during their first 90 days. They're actively building their team, evaluating vendors, and establishing new processes. Perfect timing for introductions and demos.
For Recruiters & Talent Acquisition
Track executive moves to identify companies in hiring mode. If they're bringing in leadership, they're likely building out entire teams underneath those executives.
For Investors & Analysts
Monitor leadership changes at portfolio companies and competitors. Executive appointments signal strategic direction, validate growth plans, and can indicate operational challenges.
For Marketing Teams
Target companies with new CMOs or marketing VPs for your marketing technology, agency services, or consulting offerings. They're actively evaluating their martech stack.
Pro Tips for Executive Tracking
- Strike Fast: Reach out within the first 30 days of their appointment before their calendar fills up
- Research Their Background: Look up their LinkedIn to understand their previous roles and potential pain points
- Reference the Hire: Mention their recent appointment in your outreach to show you're paying attention
- Track Multiple Signals: Companies hiring executives often raise funding, launch products, or make acquisitions simultaneously
- Save Your Searches: Set up filters for your target roles and receive automated alerts for new executive hires
If you experience any issues or need help filtering executive data, please reach out to our customer service team for assistance.