March 20, 2025

Direct Recruiters, Inc., a subsidiary of Starfish Partners is proud to announce that they have once again earned recognition in Hunt Scanlon’s highly regarded Annual Search Industry Rankings. This marks the seventh consecutive year DRI has secured its position on the prestigious list. Joining the recognition, Kaye/Bassman International, a distinguished member of Starfish Partners, secured its place on the prestigious list.

Hunt Scanlon’s Annual Search Industry Rankings highlight the top 50 executive search firms across the Americas, recognizing firms that demonstrate exceptional growth, performance, and leadership in talent acquisition. In the 2025 rankings, DRI is honored to be listed at #24, while KBIC earned an impressive #32 spot.

Starfish Partners celebrates the continued achievements of its subsidiaries, who remain at the forefront of the executive search industry, delivering outstanding talent solutions to clients across various sectors.

To view the complete 2025 rankings, click here.