Chicago & the Midwest

Executive search and recruitment in Chicago

Technology, finance, operations and leadership hiring for businesses in Chicago and across the Midwest.

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Chicago is one of the largest corporate headquarters cities in the US, with deep strength in financial services, trading, insurance, manufacturing, logistics and food and consumer goods.

Many of these businesses are in the middle of major ERP, cloud and data programmes. They need leaders who understand large, complex operations and can modernise them without breaking what already works.

Who we hire for in Chicago

We hire for:

  • Corporate headquarters of large and mid-sized businesses
  • Banks, trading firms and insurers
  • Manufacturers, logistics and supply chain businesses
  • Consumer goods and food companies
  • SAP, Oracle, Microsoft and ServiceNow partners
  • International firms building a Midwest presence

Roles we recruit in Chicago

CIO, CTO & IT DirectorEnterprise technology leadership
ERP Programme LeadersSAP, Oracle, Microsoft
Data & AI LeadersAnalytics, data platforms, AI
Operations & Supply ChainManufacturing and logistics leadership
Finance LeadershipCFO, FD, FP&A
Transformation & PMOLarge programme delivery

Knowing the Chicago market

Big operations, big programmes

ERP and cloud programmes here are large and complex. Scale of past delivery is the key test.

Stability is valued

Candidates often have long tenure. Moving them takes a strong case and patience.

A broad commuting area

Chicagoland and the wider Midwest share a talent pool, especially with hybrid working.

Industry knowledge matters

Trading, insurance and manufacturing each have their own language. We match sector experience to the brief.

How we run a search

  1. BriefWe agree what success looks like in the first 12 months, not just the job title.
  2. MapWe map who does this job well today in Chicago, the Midwest and across the US, and what would make them move.
  3. ApproachDirect, discreet conversations. No mass messages, no CV databases.
  4. ShortlistA short list of tested candidates, with our honest view on each one.

Ameera is very professional in Talent Acquisition and finding suitable opportunities based on candidates’ skills, knowledge and experience. She is a caring person who follows up with the candidates and prospect organizations to ensure a relation of trust and a smooth recruiting process. I recommend her in helping organizations and individuals bridge the recruitment gap and connect the right talent with the right opportunities.

Waseem DaqqahDelivery Director | IT Executive | Digital Transformation Leader

Led by Ameera Marshall, Founder & CEO

Ameera Talent Solutions is led by founder and CEO Ameera Marshall. Bilingual in Arabic and English, Ameera works with hiring leaders across the Middle East, UK, Europe and US, and is closely involved in every search.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you recruit across the Midwest?

Yes. We cover Chicagoland and the wider Midwest, including hybrid and regional roles.

Do you recruit ERP leaders in the US?

Yes. See SAP, Oracle, Microsoft & Odoo.

Which roles do you focus on?

Leadership and specialist roles in technology, finance, operations and transformation. We do not do volume hiring.

Can you help international firms hire in Chicago?

Yes. We help UK, European and Gulf firms hire their first US leaders.

Speak with our team about hiring in Chicago

Tell us about the role and the timeline. We will come back with an honest view of the market and who is out there.

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Whether you are hiring or thinking about your next move, we would like to hear from you.

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+44 1206 258587

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