AI + the physical economy
Hire the leaders. Build the workforce.
Retained executive search for companies building the physical economy.AI, aerospace, defense, energy, robotics and advanced manufacturing.
What the business needs
Leadership for today. Capability for what comes next.
Start with the business outcome. The right engagement follows from there.
01 · SearchHire a leader.Find the executive, functional leader or first senior hire your company cannot afford to get wrong.
02 · AdvisoryBuild the workforce.Connect the build plan to the roles, skills, systems and talent supply required to deliver it.
Why Darla
A recruiter’s eye. An operator’s perspective.
I am soft-spoken by nature and unconventional in how I solve problems. I listen closely, notice what does not fit, and follow evidence into places a traditional search might overlook.
For most of my career, I recruited for emerging companies without the advantage of a famous employer brand. Across more than 20 years and 100 retained searches, including building Talent and People capability at JetZero. I learned to understand the work, create interest, and recognize capability beyond familiar titles and employers.
Why work with DarlaIndustrial operating experience
Earlier technology and mission-driven work
The larger mission