Cara Rybarik is a seasoned executive search and leadership development expert with over 25 years of experience. As a Partner at AIMS International USA, she is a trusted advisor to clients in North America and around the globe. Specializing in executive search and organizational transformation, Cara is known for delivering exceptional results with speed and precision, aligning top-tier talent with strategic business objectives.
Throughout her career, Cara has led retained executive search initiatives for global clients across a diverse array of sectors, including advanced manufacturing (precision, IoT, semiconductor, aerospace), healthcare (provider/payer), consumer goods, non-profit, and professional services. Over the last decade, she has been at the helm of Director-level and above searches for organizations in these industries, consistently ensuring a strong fit for both candidates and clients.
Before joining AIMS International, Cara held senior roles at some of the most respected retained search firms, where she specialized in full-cycle executive search, leadership assessment, succession planning, and talent acquisition for Fortune 50 to mid-market organizations. Her expertise spans both global and multisite executive recruitment, and her strategic insights are invaluable to organizations undergoing complex leadership changes.
Clients value Cara’s people-first approach, her ability to work under time constraints, and her alignment of recruitment efforts with business needs. She is skilled in fostering well-developed, aligned candidate pipelines, ensuring that both immediate and long-term talent needs are met with precision and speed.
Cara is deeply passionate about leadership excellence and helping executives and their organizations achieve optimal success through strategic hiring. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is well-versed in a range of leadership assessment methodologies. Her clients appreciate her for her candor, thoroughness, and dedication to achieving impactful results.
I was born and raised in the Midwest, the daughter of a blue-collar single parent and a first-generation college graduate. The values that shaped me—hard work, resilience, and doing what you say you’re going to do—have guided every step of my career.
What drives me is the opportunity to make a real impact on people’s lives. Whether it’s identifying executive or specialized talent to meet the unique needs of a business, or supporting an organization in building a high-performing team, I approach every engagement with grit, integrity, and a deep sense of purpose.
I believe that in today’s competitive landscape, people are the true differentiator. Skills and strategy matter, but it's the right people—those aligned in values and vision—who unlock real growth. I take pride in earning trust, building lasting relationships, and delivering on promises, every time.
Languages
- English
Local Offices
- Miami - usa
Global Offices