ABOUT
IT Executive Search and Leadership Consulting
When we help organizations and their leaders succeed, we help our clients change the world — one leadership team at a time.
Our boutique firm combines headhunting precision with a strong focus on career development—because you’re not just a client, and you’re not just a candidate.
You’re a partner. And we’re honored to walk this path with you.
And to be clear: we’re not a mass-market staffing agency.
We partner with companies that want more than a résumé match. They want high-impact tech leadership — the kind that transforms teams, performance, and profitability.
Our expertise enables our clients to:
• find the world’s best tech leaders
• build higher-performing teams
• achieve stronger profitability, performance, and execution
We combine deep functional knowledge with a proven executive search process, helping you hire leaders who fit your organization’s unique needs — and deliver lasting impact.
We exist to strengthen the leaders behind the systems that power modern business.
Let’s build the leadership team your business needs next.
If you’re hiring for impact — not just headcount — we’d be honored to partner with you.
The Manhattan Group is built to support organizations that are hiring for roles that shape execution, culture, and enterprise performance — including:
CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, VPs, Directors, and senior technical leaders.
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the team
Our team brings human capital expertise, real-world tech experience, and a shared commitment to opening the right doors—together.
Charles McCants is a seasoned IT leader with 26 years of industry experience and 12 years of executive leadership, including serving as an Executive Director of IT. With technical certifications including Cisco and Azure, he brings strategic clarity and real-world technical credibility to every search. His approach is precise, thoughtful, and focused on matching organizations with leaders who can deliver lasting impact.
Veronica Hawkins is the heartbeat of our back office, bringing eight years of staffing support experience and a gift for keeping operations running smoothly behind the scenes. From scheduling, data entry, and database management to payroll coordination and new-hire paperwork, Veronica ensures every detail is handled with care. Her calm professionalism frees our recruiting team to stay focused on people, partnerships, and results.
Jade Bracey is a leadership coach, trainer, and talent strategist with 29+ years of experience in Human Resource Management and 20+ years of supporting professional growth and organizational performance. She helps leaders strengthen communication, lead change, and build strong cultures. With certifications including ProSci, DISC, and ADDIE, Jade delivers coaching and training that elevate leadership effectiveness and accelerate career advancement.
IT Executive Search Partner
Leadership Coach | Tech Talent Partner
CLIENT EXPERIENCE | OPERATIONS PARTNER
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MAKING Talent acquisition SEXY AGAIN
We are intentional, personal, and precise. We listen beyond the job description. We advocate for our candidates. We advise our hiring partners. We care about the ripple effect of the match — not just the transaction.
You get a partner who’s not rushing to close, but committed to opening the right door — and walking through it with you.
