Executive Search

Why Sweibel Arts should run your search for marketing and development hires

Success 

Sweibel Arts has a 100% placement rate. Not a single placement left within the first year of employment, and the vast majority have stayed on for several years.  

Expertise  

We’re not just consultants. We’re industry leaders whose work has been at the cutting edge for decades. We are subject matter experts. 

Reach  

Ours is a vast and growing network of talent cultivated over 35 years. We put in extraordinary effort—far above and beyond job postings—to identify and cultivate diverse candidates. 

Stewardship  

Unsurpassed client service manifests itself in innumerable ways—useful recruiting reports, detailed candidate profiles, client-candidate interview support, and more. 

Value  

Our fee structure is extremely competitive. With Sweibel Arts, clients get more for less. 

Curious? Download our one-sheet and get in touch via 646-559-0149 or hello@SweibelArts.com.

Here’s what clients have said about our executive search services:

Asolo Repertory Theatre

“Asolo Rep worked with SAIL to identify a Marketing & Communications Director who would help to propel the organization forward as we emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic. Throughout the process, our search benefited from their extensive knowledge of arts marketing, connections within the field, and skill at distilling conversations with stakeholders across the organization into a focused list of skills and abilities for the position. SAIL was transparent, kept us on track with a very tight timeline, and we could not be more pleased with the result!” - Corinne Deckard, General Manager

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

“Robert’s an ace. The search was among the smartest and most robust I’ve seen in the business and their interim leadership produced new ideas and new sales. All on time and all on budget. So impressive.” - Dan Hart, Executive Director

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center 

“This was, all the way around, a very positive process for us. What was helpful was the thoroughness with which Sweibel Arts screened candidates. CMS received links to access candidate materials. It wasn’t just resumes and cover letters. It had notes, references, writing materials... everything. It brought CMS to what they hoped for—a very difficult decision after meeting more than one really, really good candidate.” - Michael Solomon, Director of Administration  

Goodman Theatre

“I was able to find one of the most creatively fulfilling roles I've ever had in the performing arts industry due to the responsiveness, expertise and kindness of Robert Sweibel. Robert is equal parts effective and encouraging. Robert's support has extended beyond the interview process and into the tenure of my position. For Robert, it's not just about job placement--he is dedicated to taking a holistic approach to matching professionals with organizations that are a seamless fit.” - Toccara Castleman, Director of Digital Strategy

McKnight Center for the Performing Arts

“Robert possesses an incredible “can do” attitude and brought an unflappable work ethic and enthusiasm to the team that helped us to push through several critical projects with a high degree of success. I cannot give Robert Sweibel a greater endorsement. He was truly outstanding in the work he did.” - Mark Blakeman, Executive Director

Texas Ballet Theatre 

“We greatly enjoyed working with you, Robert!  You are the first person to have success filling this role in a couple of years!  Congrats to us all.  We are so excited.” - Jill Coughron, Interim Executive Director 

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

“I had a great time working with Robert on Woolly Mammoth's Director of Marketing search. Most importantly, the process led to hiring a fantastic marketing leader! I appreciated Robert's expertise and knowledge of the industry. He was dedicated and thorough in making sure that we had the widest possible pool of applicants, and he provided very useful insights into their abilities to do the job well. I couldn't have done this search on my own!” - Emika Abe, Managing Director

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Image: San Francisco Ballet in Tomasson's Trio | Credit: Erik Tomasson