Founded in 1985 by a group of the nation’s leading search professionals, the National Association of Executive Recruiters (NAER) represents a membership dedicated to the highest level of ethical standards and practices. United with this commitment to excellence, NAER members set the standards for the industry and our goal is to continually enhance our quality and methods through education, interaction, and professional competence. NAER membership comprises an organization of exceptionally qualified, successful executive search firms, each with a proven track record of service and achievement.