Executive Staffing Solutions Ranked as one of the Top 10 Healthcare Executive Search Firms by Modern Healthcare for the 19th time.
Executive Staffing Solutions (ESS) is proud to announce it has been ranked in the top 10 on Modern
Healthcare’s 2026 Executive Search Firms list. The annual rankings are based on the total number of
U.S. placements of senior-level healthcare executives completed during 2025. The recognition reflects
ESS’s continued commitment to helping healthcare organizations identify and hire exceptional
leadership talent in an increasingly competitive market.
“Healthcare organizations need leaders who can navigate change, drive results, and improve
outcomes,” said Aaron Wandtke, President of Executive Staffing Solutions. “Being recognized among
the nation’s top executive search firms is a testament to the trust our clients place in us and the
dedication of our team to delivering high-quality talent quickly and consistently.”
For more than two decades, ESS has partnered with health plans, healthcare providers, managed
care organizations, and related healthcare companies nationwide. The firm specializes in recruiting
executive and leadership talent across clinical, operational, financial, sales, technology, and medical
management functions.
The ranking comes on the heels of another strong year for ESS. In 2025 alone, the firm presented
nearly 2,000 candidates and facilitated hundreds of interviews, helping healthcare organizations fill
critical leadership roles with speed and precision.
About Executive Staffing Solutions
Executive Staffing Solutions is a nationally recognized healthcare executive search firm specializing
in leadership recruitment for health plans, managed care organizations, provider groups, and
healthcare service companies. ESS has been recognized by Modern Healthcare, Forbes, and
Columbus Business First for its industry expertise, results, and workplace culture.
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