0+Years of SRA
Excellence
0+Global
Offices
0KPlacements
Made
#0Largest U.S.
Search Firm

What is the
Sanford rose
 associates network?

About The Alliance

Sanford Rose Associates® (SRA) is one of the most respected names in executive search — a network of independently-owned recruiting firms united by shared standards, methodology, and a commitment to finding people who make a difference.

Founded in 1959 and spanning 60+ years, SRA has been recognised by Forbes as a Top Executive Recruiting Firm, ranked the 9th Largest U.S. Search Firm by Executive Search Review, and featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNN, CNBC, Fortune, and Bloomberg.

When you work with Top Notch Finders, you access the full weight of this network — whilst receiving the personal, boutique attention our clients have come to rely on.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU

The Practical Benefits for Clients

Every search conducted by Top Notch Finders draws on both Fernando Espinosa's 30+ years of boots-on-the-ground expertise and the full infrastructure of the SRA Network. Here is what that means in practice:

Animated icon of bar chart growing

Advanced Candidate Profiling

Access to behavioural profiling tools used by top-tier retained search firms.

Animated Icon of Map

Global Candidate Network

Candidate reach across 200+ SRA offices — multiple continents, one coordinated search.

Animated Chart Icon

Benchmarking for Leadership Roles

Real-time compensation benchmarking and market intelligence on executive pay.

Animated Icon of Key

Broader Talent Access

Limited off-limits restrictions — meaning a larger, more accessible talent pool.

Questionnaire Animated Icon

Trusted Culture Assessment

Cultural fit validation through a methodology honed over six decades.

User Search Animated Icon

Trusted Culture Assessment

Cultural fit validation through a methodology honed over six decades.

Icon of business deal

Adaptable Talent Partnerships

Agreements customised to your needs: single hire, growth initiative, or interim placement.

Teamwork Icon

Next-Level Recruitment Frameworks

Access to #1-ranked recruiter training frameworks (Next Level Exchange).

Animated FAQ Icon

Let’s Talk About Your
Next Hire

Industry Recognition

Recognized by the best

Forbes 2026 America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms badge with Statista logo and 6 Year Champion laurel wreaths

Forbes

Top Executive Recruiting Firm — Americas Best

IRSA logo with blue circular sphere and 'IRSA' text, and 'INTERNATIONAL RETAINED SEARCH ASSOCIATION' below

IRSA

1 of 28 firms worldwide accepted into the IRSA

Gold shield badge reading Executive Search Firm Company of the Year 2026, Top Notch Finders ribbon, HR Outlook award

HR Tech

Executive Search Firm Company of the year

BBB Torch Awards for Ethics 2026 Finalist logo with blue torch icon and text on black background

BBB Finalist

2026 Finalist for BBB Torch Awards