Chris Thornhill

About Chris Thornhill

I help organizations solve high-stakes hiring challenges where decision quality, speed, and execution matter.I’m the Founder & Managing Partner of Hill Search Group, where we deliver Executive & Professional Search and Embedded Recruiting & Talent Advisory for organizations operating in complex, performance-critical environments.My work spans leadership search, technical and professional hiring, and embedded recruiting partnerships, often stepping inside organizations to build, fix, or scale the talent acquisition function while delivering hires in real time.I’ve led recruiting and workforce initiatives across energy, industrial, infrastructure, and manufacturing environments, supporting organizations through growth, restructuring, and operational complexity. My background blends executive search, embedded recruiting leadership, and talent advisory, allowing me to operate as both a search partner and an internal operator.Hill Search Group was built to correct what’s broken in traditional recruiting models: high fees without accountability, resume-driven processes, and limited transparency. Our approach is grounded in shared accountability, business context, and disciplined execution.If you’re hiring leaders or rebuilding recruiting capability, and want outcomes, not activity, I’m always open to a conversation.

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Hill Search Group

   Jan 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   I partner with organizations that treat talent as a priority, not an afterthought. From executive search to embedded recruiting to strategic advisory, I help teams move from reactive hiring to intentional, scalable talent strategy.

Education

• Sam Houston State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management (Concentration)

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Human Resources Development

• Yale School of Management

  Executive Education, Accelerated Management Program — Business Strategy & Value Creation