About Ascent Executive

About Us

Ascent Executive is AGP’s retained search brand, built for organizations that need more than a shortlist. We specialize in identifying and securing senior leaders who can elevate performance, shape culture, and drive meaningful transformation.

With a multicultural team and a global perspective, we bring the reach of an international firm with the agility and intimacy of a boutique partner. Every engagement is senior led, tailored, and grounded in a deep understanding of our clients’ strategic priorities.led, tailored, and grounded in a deep understanding of our clients’ strategic priorities.

Our multicultural team

John Byrne

CEO

Bruce Baker

Partner

Fumio Miyanaga

Principal Consultant

Industry Specializations

Financial Services

Government, Non-profit

Life Sciences

Our Philosophy

We believe leadership only creates value when it translates into execution. That’s why our work doesn’t end when a candidate signs. We stay close to the process to ensure leaders land well, teams align, and strategies move forward. Our consultants operate as true extensions of our clients’ organizations; loyal, hands-on, and deeply invested in outcomes.

This approach, combined with our cultural fluency and flexible operating model, allows us to adapt quickly, remove complexity, and deliver a more responsive and committed partnership than traditional global search firms. At Ascent Executive, we elevate leadership by staying accountable to results on, and deeply invested in outcomes.

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