We Place the Leaders Who Navigate Complexity
Specialized executive search for mid-market companies tackling first-of-their-kind roles, transformation initiatives, and emerging technology. Director through SVP roles that require proven expertise, not just potential.
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A Specialist Approach to Executive Search
Specialists in placing the innovative leaders most search firms can’t identify.
Innovation & Transformation Focus
We excel at first-of-their-kind roles and strategic leadership positions where the stakes are highest. We have experience finding leaders who’ve successfully navigated similar journeys.
Boutique & Partner-Led
Every search is led personally by Brett, not delegated to junior recruiters. With a selective approach, you receive white-glove service and direct access to decision-making throughout the entire process. Your search gets the attention and expertise it deserves.
Structured Search+ Methodology
Our disciplined, data-driven approach begins with defining success criteria upfront. Then we move fast. We combine rigorous methodology with market intelligence to identify leaders who not only match the role requirements but align with your organization’s culture and strategic direction.
Market Intelligence
Beyond search, we provide strategic insights into compensation benchmarks, team structures, and technology adoption trends across your industry. Our deep network and market perspective help you make informed decisions about talent strategy, not just individual hires.
Talent Market Intelligence Report | Q1 2026
Conversations with C-Suite executives across small and mid-sized companies have revealed a consistent pattern: while economic uncertainty persists, strategic hiring continues. The difference is that organizations are now tying every role directly to measurable outcomes, and the threshold for “impact” has never been higher.
“On the surface, 2026 appears to be a buyer’s market. In reality, the dynamics are far more nuanced, and the advantage goes to the organizations that understand these complexities.”
Where We Excel
Director through SVP level leadership across transformation and emerging technology disciplines.
First-of-Their-Kind Roles
Net-new positions where there’s no playbook. We excel at identifying leaders who’ve successfully built from zero. Whether it’s launching an AI Center of Excellence, standing up automation capabilities, or creating entirely new functions within your organization.
Enterprise Transformation
Transformation Directors, Program Leaders, and change agents driving organization-wide initiatives. Leaders who can navigate complexity, align stakeholders, and deliver measurable business outcomes across technology and operations.
AI
Applied AI leaders, ML Engineering Directors, Generative AI strategists, and executives building production AI capabilities. From experimentation to enterprise-scale deployment, we find leaders who’ve done it before.
Automation
Intelligent automation leaders, RPA Program Directors, Solution Architects, and executives building automation Centers of Excellence. We place the technical and strategic talent that drives process transformation at scale.
Data & Analytics
Chief Data Officers, Data Science leaders, Analytics Directors, and executives building data-driven decision-making capabilities. Leaders who transform data into competitive advantage.
Leadership
Senior Manager, Director, VP, and SVP-level roles across technology and operations. Strategic leaders who drive impact, build high-performing teams, and execute on your most critical initiatives.
Hear What Our Partners Are Saying
” Hillmont Group has been key in helping my team secure top technical leaders and directors, particularly in areas like Intelligent Automation and Business Intelligence. A trusted partner and a pleasure to work with in building out critical teams.”
“My team had a VP candidate back out just before starting, leaving us in a difficult spot. I needed a solution fast, and Brett delivered. In addition, he’s just a true pleasure to work with. Highly motivated, incredibly focused and driven and it shows in the output.”
“I’ve worked with Brett on several important hires across Operations and Technology, and he’s been an incredible partner. Brett has a real talent for keeping the process organized and moving forward, which made it so much easier for me to stay focused on my own priorities.”
Brett Buttacavoli
Brett Buttacavoli is Managing Director of Hillmont Group, which he founded in 2021. With nearly two decades of recruiting experience, Brett is a recognized leader in advising organizations on the recruitment, assessment, development, and retention of executive technology talent.
Brett partners with mid-sized companies navigating transformation, modernization, and emerging technology initiatives. His clients range from high-growth entrepreneurial ventures to private equity-backed organizations undergoing rapid evolution.
Prior to founding Hillmont Group, Brett spent 15 years at a privately owned recruiting firm serving global financial services companies including Bank of America, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley. During his tenure, he launched and led the firm’s first specialized practice focused on Automation technologies as these capabilities were first going mainstream in enterprise environments.
Brett holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Information Systems from Ramapo College of New Jersey. He lives in Monmouth County, NJ, with his wife and three children.
Let’s Find Your Next Leader
Hundreds of successful placements. One boutique firm. Partner-led service from search to offer. We find the transformation and technology leaders others can’t.