Bridging the digital divide requires talent. FTTH Experts. OSP Leadership. Visionary Executives. Project Management.
We connect talented leaders with fiber focused telecom and digital infrastructure organizations.
Our Search Solutions
Retained
Ideal for - Securing top executives and pivotal high-impact roles.
Engaged
Ideal for - Filling middle management and specialized, hard-to-fill positions.
Invest in the architects of change. Learn more about our retained search process.
Best in Class Transparency
24/7 Access to Customized Project Dashboard
See the status of all active candidates at a glance
Leave comments, make notes, and view detailed candidate profiles
Custom views - filter out identifying information.
Extensive Sector Expertise
Experience working with FTTH ISPs, Private Equity, Family Office Investors, General Contractors, OEMs, and Engineering Firms.
Recent Placements Titles Include: Chief Operating Officer (COO), Head of Product (SaaS), Director of Engineering, Project Director, VP of Fiber Construction
Simplified Search Fees
Retained Executive Search Fees are tied to the work performed and successful outcomes - not salary.
Extensive Guarantee period for Retained Executive Searches.
Hire additional retained search candidates at a fraction of the cost.
The Playbook
Phase 1: Research and Strategy
Lightwheel Network + Talent Mapping + Deep Search + Referrals -> Candidate Research Report
Job Scope Refinement + Research Criteria + Benchmark Profiles -> Outreach Strategy
Phase 2: Outreach and Candidate Assessment
Approach Top Candidates + Create Assessment Reports -> Short List for Interview Selection
Phase 3: Interviews and Hiring Support
Facilitate Interview Process + Gather Candidate Feedback -> Offer Negotiation and Onboarding Support
How can we advise you?
Additional Services
Contingent & Engaged Search
Need to build a team fast? Discover how our tailored approach leverages executive search processes for rapid, large-scale hiring. Contact us today to learn more about our fast and efficient team-building solutions.
Executive Research & Strategy Consulting
Get a head start with Phase 1 of our 3-Phase Executive Search process, offering refined job scope, talent mapping, benchmarking, and our initial Candidate Research Report and Outreach Strategy. Ideal for succession planning or enhancing your internal executive search team's efforts. Discover how our expertise can elevate your hiring process.
Meet Taylor Smith
I connect talented individuals with organizations in the Telecom industry working to bridge the digital divide. I specialize in Executive Search and OSP/Fiber recruitment, leveraging 10 years of Telecom recruiting and industry expertise to ensure the success of our partners.
Over the years, I have enjoyed working with public and privately owned Telecom ISPs, OEMs, national engineering firms, fast-growing FTTH overbuilders, private equity firms, family offices, and network operators in LATAM.
Let's work together to create a more connected future.
Interested in starting a search?
Shoot me a message on Linkedin
Send me an email - taylor@lightwheelrecruit.com
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