About Us
High Altitude Partners is a Denver-based executive recruiting team that built the firm we wished had existed — one with aligned incentives, real transparency, and a guarantee worth something.
How We Got Here
For years, we watched good companies get burned by a broken model. Hiring managers calling us frustrated, having paid huge fees for hires that didn't stick. Founders telling us they felt like an afterthought the moment the contract was signed. Talented candidates being pushed toward roles that paid the recruiter more, not the ones that fit them best.
We knew there was a better way, because we'd seen what happens when there isn't one. We've sat across from leaders who trusted the process and got let down. We've watched percentage-based fees quietly punish companies for being smart about compensation. We've seen the "black box" leave clients guessing for weeks while their business waited.
So we stopped complaining about it and built something different.
Flat fees, because hiring well shouldn't cost you more. A client portal that opens the door and keeps it open, so you see what we see, when we see it. A guarantee that keeps us in it with you long after the offer is signed, because a placement isn't a win until it's working a year later.
This is the firm we wished we could have hired back when we were on the other side of the table. Now we get to be it for someone else.
The Team
Co-Founder · Food & Beverage & CPG
Andy co-founded High Altitude Partners after 16 years in corporate and agency recruiting. He took the best of both worlds and built something better from there.
With deep roots in food and beverage recruiting and CPG executive search, he built a practice that actually operates with integrity. He leads all F&B and CPG searches, from brand managers and national account managers to VPs of Sales, operations directors, and C-suite leaders.
Andy takes the time to genuinely understand a company's culture before presenting a single candidate, and stays close with both clients and candidates throughout every search.
His clients tend to keep coming back, and that's the part he's most proud of.
With a LinkedIn following of over 16,000 people, primarily in the food and beverage space, Andy has built a large and diverse candidate talent pool.
Co-Founder · Aviation
Simon brings over 40 years of experience in the industry. As a trusted and experienced player in the aviation industry, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality services and solutions, backed by our extensive knowledge and expertise.
With four decades of experience in the aviation industry, we have developed a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges of the industry. We have seen the industry undergo significant changes and evolution, from the early days of commercial air travel to the present day. Our experience and knowledge enable us to provide our customers with the insight and guidance they need to navigate this dynamic and ever-changing industry.
At our company, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence in all aspects of our business. From our experienced team members to our state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, we strive to provide our customers with the highest quality services and solutions that meet their unique needs and challenges.
We understand that aviation is a critical component of global transportation and commerce, and we take our role in this industry very seriously. We are committed to promoting sustainable and responsible practices in the industry, and to supporting the development of innovative and cutting-edge technologies that can help to make air travel more efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible.
Thank you for visiting our website, and we look forward to sharing our knowledge and experience with you as we work together to shape the future of the aviation industry.
Why High Altitude Recruiting
Most retained search firms charge 25–30% of salary with little visibility into what's actually happening. We built High Altitude Recruiting on a completely different model — one that puts your interests first.
The Numbers Behind Our Success
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