About Triangle Talent Partners
A Thoughtful Approach To Executive Search
Triangle Talent Partners was built to help organizations make one of the most important decisions they face—who to hire at the executive level.
Prior to founding Triangle Talent Partners, Sarah Johnston built and led a nationally recognized executive career advisory firm, giving her a rare, inside perspective on how senior leaders think, evaluate opportunities, and make decisions.
Our Perspective
Why Triangle Talent Partners
Executive search is often treated as a transactional process—focused on speed, volume, and surface-level alignment.
But at the executive level, hiring decisions carry far more weight than that.
Triangle Talent Partners was founded on a different belief: that the right hire can change the trajectory of an organization—and that getting there requires a more thoughtful, disciplined approach.
We partner with organizations across North Carolina, with a particular focus on the Research Triangle, helping them identify and engage leaders who will create meaningful impact.
Meet the Managing Director
Building and leading a nationally recognized executive career advisory firm gave our Managing Director a rare, inside perspective on how senior leaders think, evaluate opportunities, and make decisions.
Sarah Johnston
Managing Director
Sarah Johnston has spent her career in the business of people.
Her path to executive search is anything but conventional—and that perspective is her edge.
She began her career leading recruiting efforts in the retail oil and gas industry, where she scaled a college internship program. She later transitioned into healthcare recruiting for one of the nation’s largest children’s hospitals, reinforcing her belief that placing the right leader in the right role isn’t just good business—it’s meaningful work.
Over time, Sarah developed a deep understanding of how senior leaders think, communicate, and make decisions—insight that now shapes every search she leads.
Today, as Managing Director of Triangle Talent Partners, she brings that perspective to organizations navigating high-stakes hiring decisions—combining structured process, thoughtful judgment, and a highly personal approach to executive search.
Search. Approached Differently.
Value Proposition
01
Founder-Led
Every search is led personally from the first conversation through final placement, creating continuity, accountability, and a more thoughtful client experience.
02
Tailored, Not Templated
We begin with context—not assumptions—taking the time to understand your business, leadership team, and what success truly looks like in the role.
03
Research-Driven
We do not rely on recycled candidate lists or static networks. Each search is built from original market mapping, targeted outreach, and a fresh point of view.
04
Human Judgment
At the executive level, hiring is never just about credentials. We evaluate leadership, judgment, motivation, and fit—because the right decision requires more than a resume.
Our Focus
Built for North Carolina
Triangle Talent Partners is rooted in North Carolina, with a focus on organizations across the Research Triangle.
As a deliberate transplant to the region, Sarah brings an outsider’s attentiveness—taking the time to understand the nuances of each organization, each leadership team, and each pocket of the market.
That perspective carries into her work. She prioritizes time in person whenever possible—not just to understand the role, but to understand the environment, the culture, and the dynamics that don’t show up on paper.
”As the world discovers North Carolina, we get to find the leaders who define it.”
Who We Work With
A Selective, High-Touch Partnership
We partner with organizations making high-stakes leadership hires—often during moments of growth, transition, or inflection.
We are intentionally selective in the searches we take on, ensuring every engagement receives the level of focus and attention it deserves.
Organizations that value thoughtful, well-run processes
Leaders who want honest perspective and strategic input
Teams that understand the weight of executive hiring decisions
Let’s make your next hire
the right one.
If you’re preparing for an executive search, we’d welcome the opportunity to learn more about your organization and how we can help.