Meet the Firm
Founded in 1992, Cizek Associates is a privately held, woman-owned, Arizona corporation and is one of the most well-respected retained executive search firms in the industry. We have completed hundreds of searches in the private and public sectors to include manufacturing, higher education, technology, non-profits, healthcare, government, and consumer packaged goods. In a typical year, we will recruit Presidents and Chief Executives, Chief Operating Officers, Vice Presidents, Deans, and Directors in most functional areas and across broad sectors of industry. As a generalist firm, we work with a variety of industries and have specialty practice areas in higher education, government and non-profit. Ultimately, our expertise is in proactively identifying, attracting and assessing, exceptional leaders for our clients.
How it started – Marti Cizek
A message from the President
Sheila Lehker
It is Marti’s courage, insight and stamina to build Cizek Associates into the respected and thriving search firm it has become that allows me to continue that good work. CAI’s model is not just compelling, it results in excellent outcomes. Our business model offers simple continuity – the search consultant you meet at the beginning of any assignment is the person you will work with during the assignment and through to its completion.
We partner with every single client to better understand their needs; it’s a collaborative, strategic partnership – every time. Every client has unique challenges and opportunities and they’re different than their competitor. And each industry is unique in its own right; so listening, asking compelling questions and collaboration with our clients is a large part in a successful search. And that is a piece of what excites and moves me in this business. I love bringing over 30 years of organizational consulting, entrepreneurship and client relationship expertise to our clients for the very best outcomes. Our team collectively brings more than 120 years of expertise to help clients leapfrog their biggest challenges in recruiting and executive development.
I look forward to discussing your strategic talent needs and how we can help you successfully realize your next stars!
