StevenDouglas, one of the nation's leading boutique Executive Search, Technology Staffing and Project & Interim Resources firms, announced a sweeping collection of industry honors and record-breaking revenue for its Search division, which just had its biggest quarter since the firm's founding in 1983. June was the highest revenue month for the Search division in the firm's 43-year history, a notable achievement given that summer is typically a slow period for recruiting services. Q2 2026 was the largest quarter in firm history, putting the business 34% ahead of last year, and year-to-date performance is 27% ahead, placing the firm on pace for its best year ever.
The accolades reflect the firm's unwavering commitment to excellent client outcomes and underscore the success of its organic growth and geographic expansion strategy. StevenDouglas has driven intentional momentum in key markets throughout the sun-belt while reinforcing its legacy of dominance in Florida, home of the corporate headquarters since 1983. The firm entered 2026 with one of the most decorated track records in the recruiting industry, including recognition on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, being named #1 Executive Search Firm in South Florida by the South Florida Business Journal for consecutive years over the last decade, and ranking among the Top 100 Private Companies in South Florida by revenue. Additionally, StevenDouglas was recognized as the Top Executive Search Firm in North Texas by the Dallas Business Journal and the Largest Direct Hire & Permanent Placement Firm in the Houston Area by the Houston Business Journal.
Hunt Scanlon Media, which has defined the senior talent management sector for over 32 years, has continually recognized StevenDouglas in the Top 50 Executive Search Firms in the Americas, as well as in sector-specific rankings including the 'Financial Sixty,' Top 50 Leaders in Healthcare Services Search, Top 65 Most Prominent Executive Search Firms in the Nonprofit Sector, and Top 60 Recruiting Firms in Canada. These recognitions span the breadth of the firm's capabilities across industries and geographies, validating its position as a full-service recruiting powerhouse across the Americas with global reach.
"Every recognition we receive is a reflection of the people behind it," said Shore. "Awards are deeply gratifying, but what matters most is the impact we have on our clients, candidates, and communities. These accolades reflect the effort of an incredible team committed to delivering outcomes that change lives and businesses." StevenDouglas’ recognitions are one dimension of the firm's broader organic growth story. Over the past five years, the firm has more than doubled in size and is on track to exceed $130 million in annual revenue, with a network spanning more than 25 offices across the United States and internationally, including presence in Canada and Latin America.
This growth is the result of a deliberate, culture-first philosophy that prioritizes hiring exceptional talent even during economic uncertainty, investing in long-term client relationships, and refusing to retreat when markets grow volatile. StevenDouglas demonstrated this counter-cyclical conviction following the 2008 financial crisis and again during the 2020 pandemic, emerging from each downturn stronger and more competitive than before.
