Built on trust.
Driven by people.
TL Execs was founded on a simple belief — that exceptional people deserve to be treated with exceptional care, whether they are a candidate or a client.
Founded on principle. Built to grow.
Maria McCaulley and Andrew Wilson did not set out to start a recruiting firm. They set out to do recruiting the right way.
Having worked together at Robert Half, they discovered a shared conviction that the industry had settled for too little. Not enough follow-through. Not enough transparency. Not enough genuine respect for the people at the center of every search: the candidates.
Three years ago, they founded TL Execs — short for Team Lead — on the belief that bringing the best people onto your team starts with treating every person in the process as if they matter. Because they do.
Today, TL Execs is a growing team of executive search professionals specializing in technology, healthcare and finance. We share a relentless focus on quality of hire, speed to fill, and the kind of follow-through that most firms only talk about.
The principles that guide us.
Candidate Dignity
Every candidate is a person first. We communicate promptly, honestly and respectfully — regardless of whether they get the job. No ghosting. No runaround. Ever.
Client Follow-Through
We do not disappear after the placement. We stay close, check in, and make sure the hire is working — for both sides. Our relationship doesn't end at the offer letter.
Quality Over Volume
We would rather present three exceptional candidates than ten mediocre ones. Our clients' time is valuable. We only put forward people we'd genuinely hire ourselves.
Speed With Precision
Urgency is real in executive hiring. We move fast without cutting corners — our average time to fill is 30 days because we've built the process to support it.
Radical Transparency
No smoke and mirrors. We tell clients what we're finding, what the market looks like, and what's realistic — even when it is not what they want to hear.
Long-Term Thinking
We are not in the business of filling seats. We are in the business of building careers and teams. Every placement is a relationship we intend to keep for years.
The people behind every search.
Maria and Andrew founded TL Execs with decades of combined recruiting experience and an unmatched commitment to doing it right. As our team grows, every person who joins us shares the same standard — because the work never changes, even when the team does.
Andrew spent years at Robert Half building deep expertise in executive search across technology and finance. He brings a relentless energy to every search and a genuine commitment to the candidate experience that sets TL Execs apart.
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Maria's background in healthcare and finance recruiting gives TL Execs a unique edge in two of the most competitive talent markets. She is known for her warmth, precision, and the kind of follow-through that keeps clients coming back.
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30-Day Average Time to Fill
We move with urgency because we know that an unfilled executive role costs more every day it stays open.
Founders-Led Every Search
You work directly with Maria and Andrew — not a junior recruiter. The people you meet are the people doing the work.
Candidate-First Philosophy
We treat every candidate with respect. This means better relationships, more trust, and a talent network that actually talks to us.
Deep Industry Focus
We specialize in tech, healthcare and finance — which means we understand the roles, the culture and the talent landscape better than generalist firms.
Post-Placement Support
We stay engaged after the hire. If something is not working, we want to know — and we'll make it right.
Ready to work with a firm that follows through?
Whether you're looking to hire or looking for your next role — we'd love to start a conversation.