Claire fleigel, cpc
Founding Partner
Claire Fleigel is a distinguished, seasoned executive search professional with over 20 years of experience specializing in Finance, Accounting, M&A, and Operations recruitment for private equity firms and their portfolio companies, private companies, family offices, and global publicly traded / Fortune 500 companies across various industries. She co-founded Ascension Search Partners after spending over a decade in a Forbes Top 5 ranked national executive search firm in Dallas, Texas where she was repeatedly awarded #1 Recruiter (MVP) in the entire company, an 11-time President’s Club recipient, 11-time Platinum Elite recipient (top 10% of the company), two-time Diamond Club recipient, 10-time Sterling Club recipient, and numerous other accolades. She was also selected to be part of the Mentorship Program established to assist in the onboarding of inexperienced incoming recruiters and led multiple trainings on executive search and industry trends.
Before transitioning into executive search in 2010, she worked for a global, publicly traded hospitality company in human resources and operations where she was awarded Employee of the Year multiple times and was promoted eight times within 10 years. After relocating from Florida to Dallas, she was recruited to a venture‑backed financial services start‑up as an original hire and member of the executive leadership team. Claire helped scale the start‑up to more than $100 million in revenue and expand into major Texas markets within five years, hiring over 200 employees across varied departments and functions. The company was later recognized as one of Dallas’s fastest‑growing.
Claire’s extensive experience working with private, sponsor-backed, and global public companies serving as both an operator and recruitment expert allows her to bring a practical, business partnership approach to talent acquisition strategy. She leverages a deep understanding of dynamic work environments and cultural transformation, expertly advising executives on best‑in‑class hiring, recruiting, and succession strategies. She is known for her sound judgment, deep market insight, long‑standing client and candidate relationships, leveraging her extensive network and technology driven methodologies to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients and candidates.
Outside of her professional life, Claire is an active alumna her alma mater, University of Florida, a top-tier public university. She’s also actively engaged in her community through serving on the PTA Board and organizations supporting children and cancer research, including The Women’s Auxiliary, The Cary Council, and Community Partners of Dallas. She enjoys time with her husband and two children, gourmet cooking, reading, and interior design.
- "I have worked with countless recruiters in my position. Never have I ever encountered someone as genuine as Claire in her profession. She listened to me and what I wanted. She was honest and straightforward and coached me through the pros and cons of every decision I had to make in my process. It was never about what was in it for her; it was always about me and what would be best for me. She was so knowledgeable and prepared in every conversation we had. I knew me and my career were in the best hands."-Director
- "I had the fortunate opportunity to be referred to Claire. She gave selflessly every step of the way during my transition to Texas. Even though, in my situation, there was no financial gain, she advised me, listened to me, and gave me invaluable tips that I used to negotiate my offer from better to best. She is incredibly knowledgeable, not only of finance but also about career transition. I recommend her to my close business colleagues whom I respect."-VP Of Finance
- "I will never forget the day Claire called me with a new career opportunity. I was so impressed from our first conversation and it only got better. With every conversation we had, I felt so confident in her ability to handle my search and I had a sore hand from taking so many notes on everything she said. I always tell everyone that she is the reason I got this job and those two decisions were some of the best decisions I made in my career…to return her call after receiving a voicemail, and taking the position she found for me."-Regional CFO
- "From the moment I picked up the phone to take the call, I could tell [Claire] was different. She actually knew what I did! I felt that I could actually tell her what I wanted and what I was looking for because she knew what I did and what skills I had in my group. It was such an easy conversation. She talked to me day and night, and made sure I was fully prepared for every interaction I had during my hiring process. The coaching she provided me and guidance she gave me on my resume were things I had not experienced when other recruiters called me in the past. I highly recommend [Claire]."-CFO
Claire fleigel, cpc
Founding PartnerClaire Fleigel is a distinguished, seasoned executive search professional with over 20 years of experience specializing in Finance, Accounting, M&A, and Operations recruitment for private equity firms and their portfolio companies, private companies, family offices, and global publicly traded / Fortune 500 companies across various industries. She co-founded Ascension Search Partners after spending over a decade in a Forbes Top 5 ranked national executive search firm in Dallas, Texas where she was repeatedly awarded #1 Recruiter (MVP) in the entire company, an 11-time President’s Club recipient, 11-time Platinum Elite recipient (top 10% of the company), two-time Diamond Club recipient, 10-time Sterling Club recipient, and numerous other accolades. She was also selected to be part of the Mentorship Program established to assist in the onboarding of inexperienced incoming recruiters and led multiple trainings on executive search and industry trends.
Before transitioning into executive search in 2010, she worked for a global, publicly traded hospitality company in human resources and operations where she was awarded Employee of the Year multiple times and was promoted eight times within 10 years. After relocating from Florida to Dallas, she was recruited to a venture‑backed financial services start‑up as an original hire and member of the executive leadership team. Claire helped scale the start‑up to more than $100 million in revenue and expand into major Texas markets within five years, hiring over 200 employees across varied departments and functions. The company was later recognized as one of Dallas’s fastest‑growing.
Claire’s extensive experience working with private, sponsor-backed, and global public companies serving as both an operator and recruitment expert allows her to bring a practical, business partnership approach to talent acquisition strategy. She leverages a deep understanding of dynamic work environments and cultural transformation, expertly advising executives on best‑in‑class hiring, recruiting, and succession strategies. She is known for her sound judgment, deep market insight, long‑standing client and candidate relationships, leveraging her extensive network and technology driven methodologies to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients and candidates.
Outside of her professional life, Claire is an active alumna her alma mater, University of Florida, a top-tier public university. She’s also actively engaged in her community through serving on the PTA Board and organizations supporting children and cancer research, including The Women’s Auxiliary, The Cary Council, and Community Partners of Dallas. She enjoys time with her husband and two children, gourmet cooking, reading, and interior design.
- "I have worked with countless recruiters in my position. Never have I ever encountered someone as genuine as Claire in her profession. She listened to me and what I wanted. She was honest and straightforward and coached me through the pros and cons of every decision I had to make in my process. It was never about what was in it for her; it was always about me and what would be best for me. She was so knowledgeable and prepared in every conversation we had. I knew me and my career were in the best hands."-Director
- "I had the fortunate opportunity to be referred to Claire. She gave selflessly every step of the way during my transition to Texas. Even though, in my situation, there was no financial gain, she advised me, listened to me, and gave me invaluable tips that I used to negotiate my offer from better to best. She is incredibly knowledgeable, not only of finance but also about career transition. I recommend her to my close business colleagues whom I respect."-VP Of Finance
- "I will never forget the day Claire called me with a new career opportunity. I was so impressed from our first conversation and it only got better. With every conversation we had, I felt so confident in her ability to handle my search and I had a sore hand from taking so many notes on everything she said. I always tell everyone that she is the reason I got this job and those two decisions were some of the best decisions I made in my career…to return her call after receiving a voicemail, and taking the position she found for me."-Regional CFO
- "From the moment I picked up the phone to take the call, I could tell [Claire] was different. She actually knew what I did! I felt that I could actually tell her what I wanted and what I was looking for because she knew what I did and what skills I had in my group. It was such an easy conversation. She talked to me day and night, and made sure I was fully prepared for every interaction I had during my hiring process. The coaching she provided me and guidance she gave me on my resume were things I had not experienced when other recruiters called me in the past. I highly recommend [Claire]."-CFO
The Time Has Never Been Better To
Elevate Your Game
3838 Oak Lawn Avenue
Suite 1000-9100
Dallas, TX 75219
214-501-1040
The Time Has Never Been Better To
Elevate Your Game
3838 Oak Lawn Avenue
Suite 1000-9100
Dallas, TX 75219
214-501-1040