PBN Fastest Growing Companies 2022
2. $25 MILLION to $75 MILLION: Acertitude Inc.
CEO (or equivalent): Kevin O’Neill, founder and managing partner
2021 revenue: $27 million
2019 revenue: $12.6 million
Revenue growth: 114.7%
BORN OF A JOINT VENTURE between two talent-search consultants introduced in Las Vegas, top-tier executive search firm Acertitude Inc., headquartered in New York but with offices worldwide, including in Providence, had world reach from its 2015 beginnings.
But when Acertitude cultivated roots in London during the COVID-19 pandemic, that, along with its China presence in Shanghai, solidified the firm globally, landing it at No. 21 on Hunt Scanlon’s 2022 Top 50 Recruiters list, among numerous other accolades.
“That’s been a game changer,” said Kevin O’Neill, managing partner and co-founder along with Philadelphia-based Rick DeRose. “It felt risky at a time when it seemed like the world was imploding. It’s made a global firm of us.”
New pre-deal offerings helped Acertitude grow its Providence office revenue by 114.7% last year compared with 2019.
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Looking ahead, O’Neill says he’s confident the firm will continue to grow.
“Even in markets that are difficult, the right people, the right teams find a way to thrive,” he said.
