C-Suite & VP+ · COO

COO Executive Search

Norman Consultants recruits Chief Operating Officers and operations leaders — the executives who run the operating engine and deliver excellence at scale.

The role

What a COO owns

The COO owns operations, service and experience standards, and the playbook that lets a business scale without losing what made it work. Across hospitality, multi-unit consumer, and product businesses, operational excellence is the difference between good and great.

How we search

A retained, specialist process

Map the market

We define the role, the brief, and the realistic target universe across our sectors.

Engage the talent

We reach the operators who aren't looking — through specialist networks built over years.

Assess & place

Rigorous, confidential assessment against the mandate, through to offer and onboarding.

FAQ

Common questions

What does a COO executive search firm do?

It recruits Chief Operating Officers and senior operations leaders through a retained, specialist process — for businesses scaling operations and field performance.

Do you recruit COOs for hospitality and multi-unit businesses?

Yes — across hospitality, consumer services, experiential, and multi-unit brands.

Is the search retained and confidential?

Yes.

Hire the operations leader who delivers at scale

Retained COO executive search across beauty, consumer, and adjacent sectors.

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