21-07-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
"2025 Top of the List" Strategic Talent Partners: Building Future-Ready Leadership Teams
Strategic Talent Partners (STP) is a retained executive search and leadership solutions firm based in Hopkins, Minnesota, serving clients nationwide. With deep roots in the Twin Cities business community and a client roster that spans ESOPs, EOS®-run companies, and privately held businesses, we are proud to be recognized as a top executive search firm by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Formed through the 2024 merger of two long-standing firms - CorTalent, founded by Mary Nutting, and KeyStone Executive Search, founded by Mike Frommelt - STP brings over 25 years of expertise in executive recruitment and leadership development. Our mission is simple but ambitious: to help companies achieve their growth goals through their people. At the heart of our work is the belief that great companies deserve great leaders. We take a long-term, strategic approach to executive search - partnering exclusively on a retained basis to deeply understand each client's business model, culture, and vision for the future. Whether it's preparing for a CEO transition, scaling leadership capacity, or aligning teams with new growth strategies, we help companies navigate the human side of growth with confidence. The impact of our work – built over the past two decades – includes: • 600+ clients served • 700+ leadership roles filled • 400+ C-suite placements • 800+ leaders developed But what sets us apart isn't just what we do - it's how we do it. Every engagement begins with intentional planning. Through the use of our proprietary tools and frameworks, such as the Strategic Talent Roadmap™ and Growth Leadership Model, we ensure we're not just hiring leaders - we're building leadership teams prepared for what's next. As we look ahead to 2026 and beyond, we remain focused on expanding our reach, deepening client partnerships, and continuing to provide tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of growing organizations. Whether you're currently navigating leadership transitions, preparing to scale, or thinking 3-5 years ahead, Strategic Talent Partners is here to help you achieve your growth goals through your people.
