Articles from JM Search
JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity and other growth-oriented private and public organizations, has been recognized among the top executive recruiting firms in the Americas by Forbes and ranked in the top 100 Private Equity Recruiters list by Hunt Scanlon Media.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · May 20, 2025

JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations, announces the expansion of its team of experts dedicated to recruiting executives for Consumer businesses. JM Search is experiencing rapid growth in the consumer goods market, necessitating exceptional leaders to navigate the evolving landscape. With expertise in Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, Consumer Digital & eCommerce, Consumer Services, Retail, and Cannabis, the Firm is committed to building a best-in-class team of experts that bring both industry and functional specialization to each engagement.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · February 14, 2025

JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations, announces the expansion of its team of experts dedicated to recruiting executives for financial services organizations and fintech businesses. JM Search is seeing increased demand for key leaders within financial services, including investment management, banking, consumer & commercial finance, fintech, and insurance, and is committed to building a best-in-class team of experts that bring both industry and functional specialization to each engagement.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · October 23, 2024

JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations, was once again selected by Inc. 5000 as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The prestigious list ranks companies according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 through 2023.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · August 14, 2024

JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm is recognized for its continued impressive organic growth amid a challenging year for the broader executive recruiting sector, which declined 12.2% in 2023 according to Hunt Scanlon Media.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · April 10, 2024

JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations, announces the expansion of its team of experts dedicated to recruiting executives for professional services organizations. JM Search is seeing increased demand for key leaders within technology consulting, law firms, and tax, audit & accounting, and is committed to building a best-in-class team of experts that bring both industry and functional specialization to each engagement.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · February 14, 2024

JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations, announces key promotions across the firm. Seven highly experienced recruiting professionals were elevated to partner, and JM Search promoted Seth Gillespie to chief operating officer and Ashley Jaspersen to chief human resources officer.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · January 25, 2024

JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations, announces the launch of a dedicated team of recruiting experts focused on supporting the Aviation, Aerospace & Defense (AA&D) sector. In a sector that has experienced strong financial performance in recent years, JM Search is seeing increased demand from both investors and executives for key leaders within this growing sector.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · December 14, 2023

JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations, welcomes James Gates as Partner in the firm’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice. Gates will work alongside the established team of highly experienced and deeply connected recruiting experts dedicated to serving transformative businesses at the convergence of healthcare and technology.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · October 5, 2023

JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations, announces a reimagining of its brand to develop a new verbal and visual identity that better supports the evolution the firm, and where its headed.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · September 13, 2023

JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, welcomes Laurie Rosenfield as Partner and Co-Practice Leader for the firm’s Media, Entertainment, MarTech & Communications Team. Rosenfield will work alongside Partner and Co-Practice Leader, John Warrack to further expand the firm’s team dedicated to identifying and recruiting transformative leadership for companies sitting at the intersection of content, audience reach and technology.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · May 17, 2023

JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, announced the elevation of eight seasoned search experts to Managing Partner. Dan Campbell, Charles Egoville, Tom Figueroa, Andrew Henry, Jim McGinley, Drew Pressman, MaryJeanne Scott, and Hayden Tewell will serve as Managing Partner’s for the firm.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · July 19, 2023

JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, announced the firm ranked 14th on this year’s Top 50 Recruiters list published by market research firm, Hunt Scanlon Media. The annual ranking highlights the largest, fastest growing executive search firms in the Americas.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · March 29, 2023

JM Search, a premier retained top 10 executive search firm, announces the addition of six seasoned recruiting experts to its seasoned team of partners.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · January 31, 2023

JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, announces the addition of five new seasoned recruiting experts to its growing team. The firm proudly welcomes Jim Ipema, Chris Radigan, Sanjay Sama, Jocelyn Scott, and Cathy Sutherland – all of whom have exceptional track records of partnering with clients to identify and recruit best-in-class executive leaders.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · August 2, 2022

JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, announces today, the joining of four new seasoned recruiting experts to its growing team. The firm welcomes Michael Banks, Dan Kielar, Wes Miller, and Jeff Moulton who combined bring more than 80 years in the executive recruiting industry to JM Search.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · July 12, 2022

JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, today announces the hiring of Lionel Anderson as a Principal and a key building block in the firm’s expansion of its team of experts dedicated to the non-profit sector, as well as the recruitment of Human Resources and Diversity Officers.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · May 24, 2022

JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, is expanding its long-standing leadership in placing senior sales, marketing and growth leaders, by formally dedicating a Go-To-Market & Commercial Executives practice to assist venture and private equity-backed, founder-led, and public companies in identifying and recruiting high-performance commercial leaders. The firm brings a successful track record placing Chief Revenue Officers, Chief Marketing Officers, and other top sales, marketing, product, and growth executives across all sectors.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · February 23, 2022

JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, announces today, the promotion of nine new Partners. This announcement follows a record year in the 42-year history of the firm, which recently posted 73% YoY growth. The 2022 class of Partners will be instrumental in supporting JM Search’s commitment to partner-led recruiting, ensuring at least one Partner or Principal leads and actively recruits on every search to ensure superior results for clients.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · February 8, 2022

JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, today announces the addition of Rebecca Miller, Principal, in the firm’s Consumer Practice led by Partners MaryJeanne Scott and Phil Menzel. Miller joins a seasoned team of practice members that include: Abbee Phillips, Liza Stokes, and Jennifer Snapp, and a team of dedicated research and business development associates. Based in Southern California, she expands the Consumer Practice to the West Coast with a new office opening in February.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · January 18, 2022

JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, announces today, the placement of Denyelle Bruno as Chief Executive Officer of Perfect Union, California's largest wholly-owned cannabis company.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · November 30, 2021

JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, today announces the placement of Troy Datcher as Chief Executive Officer of The Parent Company, California's largest vertically-integrated cannabis company.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · September 8, 2021

JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, today announces the hiring of Scott Wielar as Partner in the Technology Practice. He brings expertise in both identifying and capitalizing on new growth opportunities and developing the requisite infrastructure and leadership teams to exploit on those opportunities.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · July 21, 2021

JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, today announces the hiring of Stephen Thompson and Ryan Tomei to the CFO/Financial Officers Practice. With a 40+ year history in the recruitment of CFOs and their teams, JM Search has been expanding its dedicated financial leader-focused practice to meet the demands of clients who are looking for a more focused approach in the CFO function.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · May 11, 2021

JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, today announces the hiring of Jamey Cummings as a Partner in the Firm’s Cybersecurity and Information Technology Officers Practices led by Partners Tom Figueroa, Kevin Kernan, Bill Hogenauer, and Ben Millrood. Based in Dallas, Cummings will bolster JM Search’s presence and capabilities in the Texas market.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · May 5, 2021

JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, today announces the hiring of Jennifer Snapp as a Principal in the firm’s expanding Consumer Practice led by Partners MaryJeanne Scott and Phil Menzel. Snapp joins a seasoned team of practice members that includes: Abbee Phillips, Mike Neff, Liza Stokes, Pete Haessig, and a team of dedicated research and business development associates.
By JM Search · Via Business Wire · April 13, 2021