> I have no idea how strong the hh relationship with this person is... ASK Him - do you really know this CEO or is he just another one of your 10,000 Linkedin

> I have no idea how strong the hh relationship with this person is... ASK Him - do you really know this CEO or is he just another one of your 10,000 Linkedin connections? ASK The Headhunter to foster an appropriate introduction. Give him say 10 business days to line-up something up. Be transparent about this so there's no misunderstanding. If he can't or won't -- then, practice courage and email/call the CEO directly. Surprisingly, they often admire people with the chutzpah to say -- here's why you & I should talk.