• Top technology companies rely on headhunters and consultants to define what qualities they need in an executive and then find the right candidate to fill the role.
• Business Insider tapped industry sources to come up with this list of individuals and firms that top tech companies turn to when they need to fill C-level and board positions.

When top technology companies need to hire a new CEO or board member, where do they turn?

In the battle for top tech talent, knowing the right recruiter can make all the difference, so Business Insider asked industry sources to tell us which headhunters and consultants technology companies call to find the right candidate to fill C-level executive and board vacancies.

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