Executive Search
Executive Tenure at the Top: What MedTech Boards Should Be Aware Of
By Chris Miclot, Partner & General Manager | Legacy MEDSearch Over the past two decades of placing executive leadership across MedTech, I’ve watched boards spend enormous energy debating compensation packages and search timelines, while underinvesting in the harder question: why do CEOs actually leave, and what could have kept them? The data tells a clear story. In 2025,…
Read More10-Person Legacy MEDSearch Named to Forbes America’s Best Executive / Professional Recruiting Firms for the Tenth Time
Exclusive MedTech Firm Among the Top 175 of 22,000+ US Recruiting Firms. Orlando, FL — June 9, 2026 — For the tenth time since first appearing in 2019, Legacy MEDSearch has been named to Forbes America’s Best Executive and Professional Recruiting Firms, presented by Forbes and Statista. Legacy MEDSearch separates itself from virtually every firm…
Read MoreUnraveling the Distinctions: Contingent vs. Retained Search Firms
In the dynamic landscape of talent acquisition, there are two prominent search firm structures: contingent and retained search firms. Understanding their divergent approaches is crucial for making the right decision in selecting your search firm. In this article, we’ll explore the nuanced differences between these two models, examining the benefits and disadvantages of each. Contingent…
Read More6 Business Leaders Tell You How To Sell Them
Ever been pitched by a sales professional who wasn’t very, uh, professional? Often, I’ve had a strong urge to say, “Hold on. If you’d only address this or that, or approach me in another way, I’d probably buy from you.” Conversely, in a sales role, I’ve too often delivered my presentation without being fully prepared,…
Read MoreOfficial Tradeshow Tips and Checklists: Supercharge Your Networking
Legacy MedSearch is on the move, traveling to 12 conferences in the next few weeks, having come off two trade shows (HIMSS, Southern Neurosurgery. This week brings ACC (Cardiovascular) in Washington, DC and AAOS (Orthopedics) in San Diego. Tradeshows are one of the best outlets to network and expose yourself to the industry heavy hitters. Besides networking, a…
Read MoreConfessions of a Medical Device Recruiter: The Reality of Executive Search
At A Glance: Being an Executive Search recruiter for Medical Device for 30 years has been rewarding and, today- as busy as ever; now working 70-80 hours a week in the office, it is still nearly impossible to open and communicate with every candidate who sends a resume. But there are a number of actions you as a…
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