Talent & Leadership

Executive Recruitment

Updated

C-suite + Board

Mandate level for the practice — no individual contributor search

Curated

Hand-vetted executive network across AI, crypto, cyber, deep tech

Assessment-led

Multi-dimensional evaluation: expertise, judgement, crisis posture

What does ColdAI do for Executive Recruitment?

Identifying, vetting, and placing C-suite and board-level talent uniquely qualified to lead next-generation technology organizations. Our recruitment practice maintains a curated network of executives across AI/ML, blockchain, cybersecurity, and deep tech sectors. We employ assessment frameworks that evaluate not just domain expertise but strategic vision, crisis leadership capability, and cultural alignment.

“A bad CTO hire at a deep-tech company costs the company a year of runway and a generation of talent. We optimise our executive search for the downside, not the upside.”
Dr. Shayan Salehi H.C.— Founder & CEO, ColdAI

What capabilities does ColdAI bring to Executive Recruitment?

C-Suite & Board Placement
Technical Leadership Search
Executive Assessment
Succession Planning

Leadership for the Frontier

The organizations building frontier technology need leaders who combine deep technical understanding with strategic vision, operational discipline, and the ability to navigate unprecedented challenges. ColdAI's Executive Recruitment practice maintains a curated network of technology executives — leaders who have built and scaled AI companies, led defense technology programs, and managed large-scale digital transformations.

Placement Specializations

C-Suite Placement

CEO, CTO, CIO, CISO, and CDO searches for technology companies from Series A through public companies.

Board Composition

Independent director sourcing with expertise in AI governance, cybersecurity oversight, and digital transformation.

VP & Director Level

Engineering leadership, product management, and data science director placements for high-growth technology organizations.

Technical Advisory

Part-time CTO, fractional CISO, and technical advisor placements for early-stage companies needing senior guidance.

Sectors We Recruit For

SectorKey Roles
AI & Machine LearningCTO, VP Engineering, Head of AI
CybersecurityCISO, VP Security, Head of Threat Intel
Blockchain & Web3CEO, CTO, Head of Protocol
Defense TechCEO, COO, VP Government Relations