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Serving public companies, PE-backed firms, and high-growth innovators, we’ve helped build industry giants like Amazon, Google, Apple, and Adobe in their early days and continue to work with the fastest-growing Gen AI/Agentic disruptors.

With over 40 years of experience, we have led 5,000+ executive placements, 750+ talent-engineered teams, and 500+ marquee CEO searches.
Our approach combines deep industry expertise, AI-driven insights, and unrestricted access to top talent. We don’t just find leaders—we engineer them for success, ensuring every hire is the right one to propel our clients forward.

Christian & Timbers has recruited across AI, robotics, and aerospace and defense for more than 40 years. The firm's practice now extends into emerging areas such as Forward Deployed Engineering, physical AI, defense technology, and executive searches for AI-native leaders.

Proven talent in these newer areas is scarce. Companies come to Christian & Timbers when they're competing for people who have already deployed AI into production or built a robotics program that shipped.

The firm has completed more than 5,000 executive placements, building leadership teams at Amazon, Google, Apple, and Adobe. Searches range from CTO and Chief AI Officer to VP of AI, VP of Engineering, and Chief Robotics Officer.

Christian & Timbers pairs proprietary talent research with AI-enabled search technology. Four decades of relationships, applied to the roles shaping what companies build next.

Christian & Timbers Amplify The Best

In talent, second is never good enough, Christian & Timbers delivers the best in executive search.

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crowdstrike
alienvault
twilio
splunk
socure
oracle
nasuni
mcafee
hp
gooddata
forge
f5_networks
cloudera
automation_anywhere
autodesk
apple
amazon

Work with a team of Former Founders and Venture Capitalists who understand your needs

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If you want excellence in your organization – Christian & Timbers knows how to help you get there.

The Team

Jeff Christian - Founder and CEO

Jeff Christian

Founder and CEO

Max Lamontel | Managing Partner, Global Aerospace & Defense

Max Lamontel

Managing Partner, Global Aerospace & Defense

JC Christian - President

JC Christian

President

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The Longest Standing and Most Prestigious Firm in Retained Executive Search for Technology Companies

Executive search firm for tech and AI team member
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From 1980 to 2025

No matter where you look, every process at Christian & Timbers is On Point

Identify and develop top talent both inside and outside your organization. From evaluating internal team dynamics to sourcing external leaders, our tailored assessments provide actionable insights to help you make data-driven decisions for critical roles.

Define success before the search begins. We partner with you to create detailed scorecards that align with your goals, ensuring every hire meets the strategic and cultural needs of your organization.

The industry's only research system that captures the full ecosystem, allowing selection of the definitive best.

Experience the gold standard in client care. Our white-glove approach ensures every interaction is seamless, transparent, and focused on excellence. Customers consistently praise the care and dedication we bring to every step of their journey with us.

Our deep personal network and connections allow for the most comprehensive backchanneling and due diligence. By connecting with former colleagues and supervisors, we uncover nuanced details about candidates' work styles, character, and past performance, information you won't find on a resume or reference call.

Streamline your hiring process with precision. Using advanced technology and expert guidance, we design customized interview strategies that uncover the best candidates while saving you time and resources.