We’re proud to announce that Protis Global has been named “Firm of the Year” by Manage HR Magazine.
For over 30 years, Protis Global has been guided by one North Star: Building Companies. Changing Lives. This is the “why” that drives every search, every client partnership, and every candidate placement.
Now, that dedication has been recognized by the industry as a Top Executive Search Firm.
This recognition represents more than an award — it’s a reflection of who we are, what we stand for, and the values that have powered our growth from day one.
We refuse to reduce people to checkboxes on a résumé. As Bert Miller, Chairman & CEO, explains in the featured article:
“We get to know each person, their personal, professional, and financial motivations, their wants, and how they make decisions that shape every aspect of their lives. Whether you’re a client or candidate, you’re treated as an individual.”
This philosophy drives everything we do. Our approach is relational — deliberate, strategic, and built for lasting impact. Every search is treated as a partnership, aligning individuals, roles, and culture to drive sustainable results.
Leadership vacancies can trigger cascading challenges: teams lose momentum, workloads spike, strategic initiatives stall, and morale suffers.
Many firms respond by filling roles quickly, often sacrificing alignment for speed. The result? Costly mis-hires that damage culture, erode performance, and disrupt long-term strategy.
Bert puts it plainly:
“To lead in this business is to understand that every hire reshapes a company’s future. Behind each decision is a human story that drives impact beyond organizations, to industries and society at large.”
This achievement wouldn’t be possible without the incredible team that is central to Protis Global. Every single team member plays a critical role in bringing our North Star to life. From our Search Consultants to our Marketing and Operations teams, every individual contributes to the shared goal of making a lasting impact.
As Bert shared in an internal memo:
“This award is a direct reflection of you — your hard work, commitment to excellence, and unwavering dedication to our North Star. It’s proof that when we live our values, we don’t just deliver for our clients — we set the standard for our entire industry.”
Our values aren’t just words on a website — they’re the daily behaviors that shape our client relationships, candidate experiences, and overall success.
This award comes at a landmark moment — over three decades of helping brands grow and careers thrive.
From our early days to being recognized as a national leader in executive recruitment, Protis Global’s journey has been one of transformation, perseverance, and purpose.
Over the years, we’ve partnered with some of the most recognized names in beer, wine, and spirits, food and snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages, building long-term relationships rooted in trust, performance, and shared success.
What continues to define us isn’t just our industry expertise. It’s the Protis Global model — a collaborative team of experts dedicated to every client engagement. This structure allows us to move quickly, think strategically, and scale seamlessly — whether a client needs one key leader or an entire team of game changers.
Our focus has never been on simply making placements. It’s been on creating lasting impact — strengthening companies, driving innovation, and building cultures that thrive.
Our North Star — Building Companies. Changing Lives — is more than words on a website. It’s the compass that guides every decision we make.
This purpose-driven approach shapes the relationships we build, the partnerships we sustain, and the reputation we’ve earned.
As we celebrate this milestone, we’re also looking forward — because this recognition isn’t the finish line. It’s a reaffirmation of our commitment to evolve, innovate, and lead in a fast-changing marketplace.
Our goal is to remain the partner companies turn to when they need to build high-performing teams, and the firm candidates trust when they’re ready to take the next big step in their careers.
Awards like this don’t happen in isolation. They’re the result of relationships built on trust, respect, and collaboration.
To our clients: Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your growth stories. Your partnership drives us to perform at our highest level and deliver talent solutions that help you win.
To our candidates: Thank you for trusting us with your career journeys. Helping you find the right opportunity is a privilege we don’t take lightly.
And to our team: This one’s for you. Your positive attitude, teamwork, work ethic, integrity, and high-performance mindset make Protis Global what it is today. This award is a reflection of your excellence and a celebration of what we’ve built together.
We’re honored to be featured in Manage HR Magazine’s Executive Search section as part of this recognition. You can explore the full feature and learn more about what makes Protis Global a leader in executive recruitment below:
Being named Firm of the Year is an incredible honor — and a reminder of what’s possible when purpose meets performance.
For over 30 years, Protis Global has been doing more than filling roles. We’ve been helping people and organizations unlock their potential.
And as we look to the future, our North Star remains as clear as ever: to build companies and change lives, one placement at a time.