3x
growth in CAIO and CISO searches since 2021
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, while cybersecurity protects the infrastructure that keeps them running. Few leadership roles carry stakes as high as those in AI and cyber. Christian & Timbers stands at the center of this transformation, advising boards and founders on how to identify and attract executives who define the future of technology and security.
growth in CAIO and CISO searches since 2021
clients return for repeat AI or cyber placements
Executives placed have guided companies to $5B+ in enterprise value
Our approach blends technical fluency with board-level credibility:
Recruiting CAIOs, Heads of ML, and AI scientists capable of building and scaling foundation-model strategies.
Trusted partner for CISOs, CSOs, and leaders who safeguard assets in finance, defense, and enterprise tech.
Talent access in the Bay Area, New York, London, Tel Aviv, and Singapore.
We collaborate with VCs and PE firms to secure leaders who combine innovation with risk discipline.
Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO)
Chief Science Officer (CSO)
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
VP of AI Research
VP of Cybersecurity Operations
Head of Machine Learning
Security Governance & Risk Executives
Each search uses C&T’s Science of Talent Engineering™, combining data-driven candidate mapping with rigorous leadership assessment. The outcome is precision placement of executives who accelerate AI innovation while strengthening enterprise security.
Whether protecting digital infrastructure or scaling AI innovation, the right leadership team determines the outcome. Christian & Timbers is the #1 executive search firm trusted to deliver those leaders.