Chief Operating Officer

COO Executive Search & Headhunting Services

Our COO executive search service places high-impact Chief Operating Officers in SaaS companies across the UK, EMEA, and the US.

COO Executive Search

Oakstone's COO executive search and headhunting services involve conducting extensive searches to target passive candidates with proven experience in the specified sector. We take the time to qualify every potential candidate to ensure our shortlists comprise the best candidates.

We recruit experienced COOs for Start-Up, Scale-Up, SMEs & Larger Enterprises.

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Building Your Business

Executive leadership is essential; however, no individual can independently drive a company. We can assist you in building your whole team.

Oakstone can make key leadership hires and support leaders to hire entire Go-To-Market teams.

Oakstone has been assisting leading companies in hiring talent since 1995. Our history spans from making key hires such as the CEO, CRO and CMO to hiring account managers and executives.

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Chief Operating Officer FAQs

  • Oakstone International has assisted Amici procurement and YLD hire COO’s. For more information on confidential search we have conducted please contact the team directly.

  • At Oakstone International, we specialise in identifying and engaging exceptional COO talent, including passive candidates who aren’t actively seeking new opportunities. With years of experience mapping the SaaS leadership landscape, we maintain a trusted network of operating leaders across EMEA, APAC and the US. Each search begins with a detailed understanding of your company’s structure, growth stage, and goals, allowing us to target individuals who have successfully scaled similar businesses. We never advertise roles, and we engage potential candidates directly and confidentially, building trust through meaningful conversations about alignment and opportunity. Our long-standing relationships within the SaaS community mean that even the most in-demand leaders are open to hearing from us, and every candidate we introduce has been thoroughly assessed for skills, cultural fit, and leadership capability, ensuring you meet only those capable of making a real impact from day one.

  • From the moment a search begins, you’ll have a clear project plan and direct access to the consultant leading your assignment. We hold regular update calls (typically weekly or bi-weekly) to review progress, discuss candidate feedback, and refine the brief if needed. You will always know exactly how much progress we have made on your search.

    We see communication as a partnership, consistent, honest, and proactive. The result is a transparent, collaborative process that keeps momentum high and ensures every decision is informed and aligned.

  • At Oakstone, we understand that some leadership hires require complete discretion and need to include NDA’s. Our process ensures total confidentiality for both clients and candidates, from controlled outreach and anonymised briefing materials to private referencing. In short, we protect your reputation and strategic intentions while still engaging top-tier talent with precision and professionalism.

Discuss Your Hiring Requirements

Are you looking to hire a Chief Operating Officer? Contact Oakstone to arrange a no-obligation discovery call and consultation with our experienced directors.

I’m Jobseeking

As a client-driven firm, we work exclusively for clients to find people with specific skills and experience.

However, if you would like to submit your CV, it will be passed on to our divisional directors, and we will keep you in mind for future roles that are appropriate to your background and goals.

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