Barbachano International (BIP) has once again earned place on Forbes’ list of the best executive recruiting firms in the United States, climbing two positions to rank eighth in 2025.
The firm also maintained its standing as one of the country’s top professional recruiting firms, coming in ninth for the second consecutive year. These achievements reflect BIP’s ongoing commitment to helping organizations across the United States, Mexico, and Latin America attract and retain top leadership talent.
“We’re proud to move even closer to the top,” said Fernando Ortiz-Barbachano, CEO of Barbachano International. “In 2017, we made a promise to ourselves, to reach the top 10 by staying focused on what matters: delivering exceptional value, treating clients and candidates with care, and building a team that believes in long-term impact over short-term wins. Eight years ago, we ranked #155. Today, we’re #8. That journey has been nothing short of transformative.”
“To our clients and candidates—thank you for trusting us. And to our team—this win belongs to you,” he remarked.
Octavio Lepe, Executive Vice President, added:
“We’re grateful for the recognition, but what means most is knowing that our work continues to make a real difference for our clients. We take pride in building strong, lasting partnerships and staying focused on what they need – not just today, but as they grow.”
The Forbes rankings, created in collaboration with Statista, are based on thousands of direct recommendations from HR professionals, hiring managers, and recruiting peers. Barbachano International’s inclusion in both categories underscores its strong reputation and results-driven approach across a wide range of industries and both executive and professional-level functions.
About Barbachano International
Barbachano International is the premier executive search and leadership advisory firm with a strong focus on multicultural and diverse talent across the Americas. BIP recruits across a wide range of industries, including Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Technology, Agribusiness, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, Automotive, Aerospace, Energy, and Hospitality, among others. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with satellite offices in Florida and Mexico, BIP is also a member-owner of NPA Worldwide Recruitment Network, with partner offices in over 54 countries.
