10 executive search firm executives
Chief Operating Officer, President & COO and President are among the current titles held by these executive search firm executives at their firms. A reader can learn how executive search firm executives run their firms from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
Allen Oakley
LinkedInExperience: President & COO · Charles Aris Executive Search
Allen Oakley has been President & COO at Charles Aris Executive Search since August 2022 and Chief Operations Officer there since 2013, based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Allen Oakley describes driving efficiency and innovation across recruiting and operations, and was Vice President, Operations & Real Estate Practice Leader at the firm from 2010 to 2013.
Chuck Wilkinson
LinkedInExperience: COO · JRS Executive Search
Chuck Wilkinson has been COO at JRS Executive Search since April 2018, based in Apollo Beach, Florida, and describes JRS Executive Search as an executive search and consulting practice. Chuck Wilkinson was Principal at Just Retail Services from 1997 to 2018 and EVP Chief Operating Officer at G &G Stores from 1997 to 1998.
Clay Burnett
LinkedInExperience: President, Executive Search (Head of Recruitment) · Clay Burnett Group
Clay Burnett has been President, Executive Search (Head of Recruitment) at Clay Burnett Group since March 2008, based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Clay Burnett describes Clay Burnett Group as an executive search firm based in California, and was Director, Executive Recruiter Headhunter at an executive search firm from 2007 to 2008.
Dusty McClung
LinkedInExperience: Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder · Thomas & Taylor Search Partners
Dusty McClung has been Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder at Thomas & Taylor Search Partners since June 2025, based in Justin, Texas, and the profile names TTSP as an executive search firm. Dusty McClung was Vice President Operations at Precision Personnel, Inc. from 2024 to 2025 and at TriSearch from 2021 to 2024.
Erik Perkins
LinkedInExperience: Chief Operating Officer · ALIGN Executive Search
Erik Perkins has been Chief Operating Officer at ALIGN Executive Search since September 2024, based in Lake Forest, California. Erik Perkins was SR. Partner/Director of Training at ALIGN Executive Search from 2017 to 2024, and the profile headline describes executive search focused on clinical and operational leadership roles in senior care.
Keith Geller
LinkedInExperience: Chief Operating Officer · Janou Pakter Global Executive Search
Keith Geller has been Chief Operating Officer at Janou Pakter Global Executive Search since 2012, based in New York, and also lists Chief Problem Solver at JPSearch since 2005. The profile headline reads COO & Chief Problem Solver Janou Pakter, JPSearch.
Robert Kristan
LinkedInExperience: President · Kristan International Executive Search
Robert Kristan has been President at Kristan International Executive Search since 1993, based in Houston, Texas. Robert Kristan describes being President and Founder of Kristan International and leading retained executive search engagements for clients across North and South America, Europe and Asia.
Sean Falk, CFE, CLCS
LinkedInExperience: President & Chief Operating Officer · Careertopia Executive Search
Sean Falk has been President & Chief Operating Officer at Careertopia Executive Search since March 2022, based in Greater Houston. Sean Falk describes being a business builder and operational leader, including as President and COO, in executive search and other industries, and also holds board roles at the International Franchise Association.
Tom Fascia
LinkedInExperience: Chief Operating Officer & Senior Partner · Cornerstone Search Group
Tom Fascia has been Chief Operating Officer & Senior Partner at Cornerstone Search Group since April 2022, based in Randolph, New Jersey, and the profile headline describes a focus on life sciences executive search. Tom Fascia was Partner at Cornerstone Search Group from 2004 to 2022.
Tony Fischetti
LinkedInExperience: President & COO · Premier Pharma Executive Talent Sourcing LLC, A Sirius Talent Company
Tony Fischetti has been President & COO at Premier Pharma Executive Talent Sourcing LLC, A Sirius Talent Company since October 2024, based in Greater Philadelphia, and was President & CEO there from 2014 to 2024. Tony Fischetti describes leading an organization dedicated to identifying and securing executive talent.
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- 02How have you organized research, recruiting and client work inside your own firm?
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