The Cultura Difference

100% Success Rate

A simple but unique philosophy of focusing less on volume, and more on individual search execution and delivery excellence has resulted in a 100% completion ratio on all retained leadership search engagements.

Succession Plan Leadership

We help our client's identify Chief level executives and their direct report “succession plan” leaders. These are senior leaders who not only make a very positive initial impact, but who also show tremendous promise to succeed senior executives, providing our client's with a real return on their investment.

Long-Term Results Matter

Over the last 4 years, 98% of the leadership placements we have made remain employed by our clients. Furthermore, the majority of those placements have been promoted at least one time into higher levels of executive leadership by our clients.

We're Proud of the Impact We've Made

Our objective is never to simply "fill a job". We are difference-makers on behalf of our client-partners. We identify leadership talent of uncommon caliber and ensure a return on our client's investment.

Impactful Leadership for a 120 Year Old Powerhouse

Andersen Corporation is a 120-year-old manufacturer of windows and doors with an incredible legacy and history of success. Headquartered in Bayport, MN, Andersen employs ~8,000 people across North America and is one of Minnesota’s largest privately held companies.

Commercial General Contractor Brings Digital Capabilities In-House

Mortenson Construction, a privately-held, $5.1 billion-dollar global general contractor headquartered in Golden Valley, MN, was in major growth mode within their Sports and Entertainment division when its executive leadership team set out to design a new capability for its customer base by bringing low-voltage digital technology design and build capabilities in-house, a service that no other major general contractor has offered commercial customers before.

Building a Strategic FP&A Function

Be The Match, a ~$400M non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis and operated by the National Marrow Donor Program, had recently undergone major change when we first engaged with their Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance to discuss a critical Director of FP&A talent gap.

Introducing Digital Customer Experience Leadership

Constellation Mutual, an MPL insurance firm valued at $500M and headquartered in Edina, MN, was in major growth mode when its leadership team aspired to onboard a brand new leader to report directly into the Chief Customer Officer and drive a digitally transformed end-to-end customer experience journey, from the policy purchase process, to onboarding, through claims and renewals processing.

Progressive and Visionary President

Superior Consulting Services, a Twin Cities’ based Microsoft technology integrator headquartered in Burnsville, MN, was eager to onboard a visionary President as it embarked on a well-defined growth journey.

Establishing a United Front Across a 10-State Region

Marsh & McLennan Agency (MMA), a subsidiary of Marsh, is the 9th largest insurance broker in the country, employing over 5,500 people and generating over $1.2B in annual revenues by partnering closely with middle market organizations and offering highly consultative risk management and insurance brokerage services.

Ownership Transition Drives Change in Leadership Staff

After 13 years of tremendous success as a founder-led technology company providing software platforms dedicated to the staffing industry, Avionte went through ownership transition to Private Equity.

Americas Procurement Strategy Within Global Landscape

Amplifon, a ~$2B hearing healthcare firm headquartered in Italy, aspired to onboard a sourcing leader within their Americas operation based in Minneapolis, MN.

Reimagining Enterprise Supply Chain and Manufacturing

Andersen Corporation has been a valued client-partner of Cultura Solutions over the last 10 years and after having successfully placed 9 key leaders within their IT organization, inclusive of the CIO, our team was called upon for early stage guidance on another key leadership hiring initiative. The recent pandemic drove Andersen’s leadership team to recognize the heightened necessity to rapidly progress, innovate, and connect their manufacturing technology, transitioning siloed point solutions to an enterprise-wide design enabling end-to-end connectivity.

Strategic Channel Growth and Communications Repositioning Calls for an Experienced Marketing Leader

Restaurant Technologies, a 24-year-old privately held company with ~1,200 employees, is a leader in providing innovative solutions to more than 37,000+ food services customers. The RT leadership team recognized a need to focus their efforts specifically on deeper penetration of the Key National Accounts channel in order to accomplish their strategic growth goals. In light of the desire to rapidly execute on this strategy, their Chief People Officer reached out to our team for an organizational design discussion, specifically of the marketing function.

Complex Global Business Development in Loyalty Marketing

We engaged with Aimia, a $1B+ global loyalty marketing firm, when they were interested in driving extensive growth within their Insights and Loyalty Solutions division which consults with corporate executive teams to build end-to-end loyalty marketing strategies and programs.

A Shared Vision

As originally envisioned by our founder, and valued by each member of our staff, we are on a mission to positively impact the search industry. Combining proven search expertise with a common set of principles and aligned values, we aim to be considered the most trusted search partner in the Twin Cities market.

Meet Our Team

"I met Brian Peterson, the owner of Cultura Solutions, when he was leading a CFO search. He took the time to really get to know me as his candidate, what I was looking for and what would motivate me to accept a new opportunity. He was open and honest about where my background fit the role and where I had gaps. He also helped me truly understand the company he was recruiting for and what their needs were. I was very impressed with Brian Peterson. When I became the CFO at my current firm and we were hiring for leadership positions, I knew working with Brian's firm, Cultura Solutions, was exactly what we needed to do. As thoughtful as they are with candidates, they were even more so with us as a client. They took the time to understand the role, our stakeholders involved, our culture, and our challenges. Brian's tenacity to keep digging until we found the perfect candidate was highly impressive. This firm was extremely collaborative, took all our feedback into account and found us the… Chief Financial Officer, High-Growth Software Company

"Once I had met Lexy, she took the time to not only understand exactly what I was attempting to build but also ensure that her and her team were invested in the success of the program. Lexy was able to understand needs of my team not only on a technical level but also overall team dynamic. She provided key insights into the candidates presented for all open positions within my team and remained highly invested in the overall success of my team and candidates placed. Through this relationship built with Lexy and her team, my organization was able to grow in both size and capability allowing us to have a much larger impact on the business and our members. Lexy was highly available to address any concerns that arose and offered several suggestions in how they could be resolved. It was with this partnership that allowed me to be successful in my role and expand the reach and depth of the organization." Infrastructure IT Leader - 3,000+ employee Healthcare Insurance provider

"As a leader in a rapidly growing company, finding people with not only the right skills but also the right cultural fit is top priority. Recruiting and interviewing was taking a significant amount my time - when in reality I needed to be fund raising and selling. Once we started working with Cultura Solutions' owner Brian Peterson, we were quickly convinced we found a true recruiting 'solution'. Brian took the time to understand our culture, the professional skills for the various positions (technical, financial and sales) and only presented qualified, well screened candidates that were actually worth interviewing. Other recruiters put the work on us to sift through hundreds of resumes adding virtually no value and typically yielding few qualified candidates. For the next open leadership position I need to recruit, Cultura Solutions will be my first call." Chief Operating Officer, Global Software Company

"I had the pleasure of working with Lexy. In my role as a Director, I dealt with many partners, many of them who were simply focused on making the sale and moving on to the next client. Lexy was a standout from others not simply because of high aptitude and attention to detail, but because she was sincere in what she said and what she did. Honesty, integrity, excellence. All these things describe her, but the most accurate descriptor would be that she is a good person. I look forward to working with her again in the future." Director of Agile Transformation - Fortune 500 Health Services Company

"After many attempts to recruit an open leadership position internally without success, I finally made the decision to partner with Cultura Solutions - my expectations were completely blown away. The amount of time, detail, persistence, and energy the firm put forth in helping us recruit our new marketing leader was extraordinary. Even more impressive, every candidate we interviewed in-person actually spoke about Cultura Solutions with very high regard and with great respect. I've used other recruiting firms in the past and have never heard candidates speak of (let alone mention by name) the search partner they were working with. This speaks to the quality of individual that Brian (the owner of the firm) is; highly professional, respectful and engaging. I will not hesitate to work with Cultura Solutions in the future; the entire process was simple, hassle-free and enjoyable. I recommend Cultura without reservation." Head of Marketing - Building Materials Company (12,000 Employees)

"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lexy for several years now. She continues to inspire me with her passion, dedication, persistence, and overall energy she has for everything she does. She is a continuous learner and open to sharing her wisdom and knowledge with the people she meets. She takes the initiative to meet people and continues to build on that relationship over time. She is a hard worker and true to her values both professionally and personally. She is very easy to work with and is determined to get any job done because she is open to any challenge that comes her way! She definitely can wear many hats within a team. Lexy is a true leader and great business partner. I’m so very fortunate that I was able to work with her and continue a great relationship as she grows throughout her career!" Information Technology Leader - Top Ranking Healthcare Company

"I have had the unique opportunity to work with Cultura Solutions in two capacities - as a candidate and as a client. As a candidate, they recruited me for an HR leadership role that I ultimately accepted. Throughout the entire process, they were awesome to work with. They were transparent, very communicative, and honest. As a client, Brian Peterson - the owner of the firm - successfully identified and placed our Director of Sales for us. His company worked to truly understand our needs for the role, presented several very qualified candidates, and ultimately landed the best candidate prospect who was not looking to make a move until they spoke with him. I highly recommend Cultura Solutions to both candidates and any organization that is looking for a true recruiting partner. Brian is one of the most genuine individuals I have ever met and I would not hesitate to work with his firm again." Head of HR - High-Growth Technology Company

"I have had the pleasure of working with Cultura Solutions both as an executive candidate and a hiring leader. They are fantastic from both perspectives. In my most recent senior management hiring process with Brian, their owner, he was incredibly thorough with his candidate search. He is well-networked within the industry and brought great candidates from a variety of backgrounds and organizations. This search firm listens very carefully and works tirelessly to find the right fit across the board - experience, expectations and culture. Throughout the search, you always know where things are at as they are in constant communication. Cultura Solutions is a pleasure to work with and they are extremely effective. I would highly recommend them!" CIO - Building Materials Company (12,000 Employees)

"Lexy is a person who is capable of turning the process of cooperation into an engaging win-win competition. I have worked with her on several staffing projects the last ten years. Lexy’s professionalism and healthy perfectionism have always been spot on. I have been able to detail my needs and allowed her to complete the task at hand knowing that her experience and judgement will deliver the best outcome. She has an infectious, energetic and adventurous approach to solving problems that are leagues above her peers. I highly recommend Lexy as a consulting partner that will help you drive bottom line profits and achieve organized team." Senior Technology Leader - Leading Chemicals Company (50,000 Employees)

"As President of the Americas Region, I have worked with Cultura Solutions on three executive level searches over the past two years and look forward to many more with them. I have worked with many search firms over the past 20 years, but Cultura Solutions is unique. If you are looking to fill a position fast, without sacrificing the rigor of the process and the quality of the result, you should partner with Cultura Solutions. They led early consultative discussions with all of our key stakeholders versus merely taking orders; they engaged in honest yet professional discussions versus merely agreeing to get our book of business; and the time and dedication they invested to truly understand the particularity of our company and executive level requirements made us feel that we were an important business partner. I highly recommend Cultura Solutions." President, Global Medical Device Retailer (16,000 Employees)

“Thank you for all your guidance and expertise in helping us land our top candidate! I’ve been so impressed with the process, quality of candidates, and the ease (including the timing) in which we got to closure on this critical position. Well Done!” Chief Information Officer, Commercial General Contractor ($5B)

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