NEW YORK (November 6, 2025) – Acertitude, the global executive search firm dedicated to unleashing human potential, is proud to be named to the Inc. 2025 Power Partner list for the third consecutive year. The recognition honors B2B organizations that are driving exceptional value and growth for their clients through deep expertise, partnership, and transformation.
“Receiving this honor three years in a row underscores something we’ve believed from day one: when you put people first, results follow,” said Kevin O’Neill, Co-Founder and Managing Partner. “Our clients entrust us with the most defining decision a business can make – choosing its leaders. That trust is earned through partnership, accountability, and the relentless pursuit of impact. We’re incredibly proud to see that work recognized again by Inc.”
Acertitude’s mission is simple yet transformative: connect businesses with leaders who elevate performance, culture, and long-term enterprise value. The firm’s model combines rigorous execution, sector specialization, and authentic partnership to deliver search outcomes that fuel sustainable growth.
“In a market that’s more competitive and complex than ever, being named a Power Partner three years running is a testament to our team’s consistency and conviction,” said Rick DeRose, Co-Founder and Managing Partner. “We don’t just fill roles; we help build partnerships and organizations that endure. This recognition belongs to every colleague in the Acertitude family who shows up each day with discipline, humility, and heart. Thank you to our clients, candidates, and colleagues for making this possible.”
The Inc. Power Partner Awards are based on client feedback, innovation, and industry impact, acknowledging firms that consistently go beyond transactional relationships to become trusted strategic allies.
Acertitude serves private equity firms, portfolio companies, and global enterprises across North America and Europe with expertise spanning Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrials, Infrastructure, Private Equity, and Technology.
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About Acertitude
Acertitude is a global executive search firm and leadership consultancy committed to unleashing human potential. We work alongside ambitious private equity and portfolio companies to build leadership teams that drive impact, strengthening businesses at every stage of the deal lifecycle.
With deep expertise across Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrials, Infrastructure, Private Equity, and Technology, and our consultants operate in North America and EMEA.
We deliver executive search, assessment, and pre-deal solutions that help investors and executives make critical leadership decisions with confidence.
Explore more at www.acertitude.com.
Media inquiries: For additional information, please contact Stephanie Giunta, Marketing Director at Acertitude: sgiunta@acertitude.com.
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