Built for Leadership Decisions

MSP Leadership Search Grounded in Experience and Judgment

SV Executive Search partners with founder-led and private equity-backed MSPs during leadership moments that shape growth, structure, and long-term value. As an MSP-focused executive search firm, we help clients define the role, identify proven leaders, and make hiring decisions aligned with the needs of the business and its next stage of growth.

Our work is built on trusted relationships, rigorous evaluation, and a deep understanding of leadership within the MSP and IT services ecosystem.

We are a women-owned boutique firm with deep experience across executive search, people strategy, operations, M&A integration and leadership advisory. Clients turn to us when growth creates complexity and the next leadership hire carries real weight. Having served inside MSP organizations ourselves, we understand the operational, cultural, and leadership challenges that shape successful hires.

Our History

Built on MSP Expertise.
Focused on What's Next.

SV Executive Search was founded in 2008 as a boutique executive search firm serving the MSP, MSSP and IT services ecosystem. From the beginning, the firm built its reputation through specialized industry knowledge, trusted relationships and successful leadership placements for companies navigating growth and change.

Today, under the leadership of Managing Partners Marissa Withers and DeLynn Mitchell, SV continues that foundation with a focused commitment to helping MSPs navigate growth, transformation, and leadership change. Together, we combine deep executive search expertise with firsthand experience supporting leadership teams inside the managed services industry. Our work extends beyond executive search into a broader advisory partnership, providing perspective before, during, and after critical leadership decisions.

What We Do

Leadership Search & Advisory for MSP Growth

SV Executive Search supports MSPs through retained executive search, fractional leadership, and talent advisory services designed around the realities of growth, acquisitions, leadership transitions, and integration.

We are direct in our guidance, thoughtful in our relationships, and focused on fit over volume. We help MSP leaders make hiring decisions built for long-term impact. This is MSP-native executive search.

Mission
We help MSP leaders make high-impact leadership decisions. Every engagement is focused on fit, scale, and long-term value.
Vision
Our vision is to be the most trusted leadership advisory and executive search partner in the MSP industry.
Values
We lead with trust, discretion, clarity, and honest guidance. We value relationships, judgment, and outcomes over shortcuts.

Measurable Outcomes for MSP Leadership Searches

  • Placements stay 18+ months

  • Average time to first candidate slate

  • Focused on MSP leadership searches

  • Percentage of repeat clients

What MSP Leaders Are Saying

The experience working with the SV Executive Search team could not have gone better. From the beginning, they brought a highly detailed, thoughtful, and efficient process for understanding the unique leadership qualities and operational needs we were looking for in a new COO. Throughout the search, communication was consistent, proactive, and professional. They represented our company exceptionally well in the market and kept the process moving smoothly at every stage. I was never left wondering where things stood. SV Executive Search has become a trusted extension of our team, and they will be a partner we rely on for future key leadership hires.

Family-owned MSP

Ben F | President & CEO

I’ve partnered with the SV Executive Search team on several key leadership hires across our MSP, and they’ve consistently delivered strong candidates who align well with both the role and our culture. They genuinely understand the nuances of the MSP space and bring a thoughtful, consultative approach to every search. More than just a recruiter, they’ve become a trusted partner who represents our company exceptionally well in the market.

PE-backed MSP

Will S | CEO

I was referred to SV Executive Search by our PE partner and could not recommend them more highly. We needed a firm that truly understood the MSP industry, the demands of a VP of Sales role, and the caliber of leadership required to support our growth goals. From the beginning, the SV team demonstrated a deep understanding of both our business and the specific leadership profile we needed. Their process was thoughtful, strategic, and highly disciplined. They presented a strong slate of candidates who were carefully vetted not only for experience, but also for cultural fit. What stood out most was that they never tried to ‘sell’ us on a candidate just to close the search. They remained focused on finding the right fit, even if it meant continuing the process longer than expected. Thanks to their expertise, we successfully hired an outstanding VP of Sales who is well-positioned to help drive our next phase of growth. The entire experience exceeded expectations. Honestly, you can stop reading testimonials and just hire SV Executive Search.

PE-backed MSP

Willis C | CEO

We’ve partnered with SV Executive Search on multiple MSP leadership searches, including a President/CEO hire for a PE-backed platform and CRO searches for additional MSP M&A advisory clients. Their MSP market knowledge and executive search expertise stand out.

MSP Investment Banker

Abe G | Partner

From the outset, SV Executive Search brought a disciplined process, strong MSP market knowledge, and access to high-quality executive talent. They helped us successfully close a difficult CXO search, and I’d confidently recommend them to other PE-backed MSPs.

PE-backed MSP

Ryan L | CEO

When we needed to fill a critical leadership role, the SV Executive Search team delivered. The process was highly personalized from the start, and their deep MSP industry expertise meant the candidate slate was relevant and well-aligned from day one. Communication was clear and consistent throughout the search, and the speed of execution exceeded expectations without sacrificing quality.

PE-backed MSP

David B | CEO

SV Executive Search and the team have become an integral part of our overall people strategy. By helping us place the right leaders in the right seats at critical levels of the organization, they have helped accelerate our growth and scalability. SV is a true partner.

PE-backed MSP

Buddy M | President & CEO

SV Executive Search brought strong MSP market knowledge, a disciplined search process, and high-quality candidate vetting throughout our executive search. They helped us hire a VP who has made a meaningful impact on our organization, and I’d confidently recommend them to other MSP companies.

PE-backed MSP

David D | CEO

SV Executive Search has been an outstanding partner to Summit 7 across multiple critical leadership searches, including our Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Delivery Officer, and VP of Managed Services hires. What differentiates them is their deep understanding of the MSP and IT services space. They quickly understood our business, culture, and growth objectives, which resulted in highly relevant candidate slates and an efficient, well-run process from start to finish. Their communication, professionalism, and ability to balance speed with quality were exceptional throughout each search. More importantly, they consistently brought us leaders who aligned not only from a technical and operational standpoint, but also culturally and strategically for where Summit 7 is headed. SV Executive Search has become a trusted extension of our leadership team, and I would highly recommend them to any MSP or technology services organization looking to make impactful executive hires.

PE-backed MSP

Scott E | CEO

We engaged SV Executive Search to fill two critical leadership roles, COO and CRO, and they delivered successfully on both. Their process was thorough, the candidates were strong, and they took the time to truly understand our culture, business, and growth stage before presenting talent. We’re thrilled with the leaders we brought on board and would not hesitate to partner with them again

PE-backed MSP

Patrick W | CEO

Our Team

Leadership Advisors with Deep MSP and Executive Search Expertise

Our team combines executive search expertise with firsthand experience supporting MSPs through growth, leadership transitions, acquisitions, and organizational change. We partner with founders, executives, and investors to help build leadership teams capable of driving long-term success.

DeLynn Mitchell 

Managing Partner

Marissa Withers

Managing Partner

Amy Szymarek

VP, Executive Search

Katie Powers

Principal, Executive Search

Peter Duflo

Founder & MSP Executive Search Advisor

SV Executive Search Insights

Insights for MSP Leaders Making Critical Leadership Decisions