Acertitude Recruits CHRO for Sunrise Senior Living
April 15, 2025 – Acertitude has recruited Judy Fimiani as the new chief human resources officer of private equity-backed Sunrise Senior Living. The search was led by partner Jessica Tvelia and principal Anny Chou. “The firm continues to build upon its long-lasting relationship with CEO, Jack R. Callison, Jr., and the entire Sunrise team, having conducted 20+ searches throughout the course of the partnership,” Acertitude said. In her new role, Ms. Fimiani will lead HR strategies that empower Sunrise team members to thrive, while ensuring an exceptional experience for the customers they serve. Her goal is to ensure that our HR strategies not only support the wellbeing of our cherished customers but also create a thriving work environment for every member of the Sunrise family.
With over 30 years of leadership experience across talent acquisition, strategic workforce planning, benefits and compensation, HR operations, and leadership development, Ms. Fimiani is committed to building an inclusive and nurturing environment that supports both the Sunrise Senior Living team and the seniors it serves. Prior to joining Sunrise, she served as CHRO at Learning Care Group—a provider of early childhood education and care services—and held key talent leadership roles at Luxottica, the global leader in vision care and eyewear retail. Earlier in her career, Ms. Fimiani held a variety of HR leadership positions at Omnicare and NCS HealthCare.
Ms. Fimiani’s voluntary leadership experience includes service on the boards of Lindner College of Business and the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, the Mason City Schools Business Advisory Board, and the American Heart Association – Circle of Red.
In 2023, Acertitude placed Marco Trecroce as chief technology officer of Sunrise Senior Living. “We are proud to continue serving as strategic partners to Jack Callison as he and the entire Sunrise organization continues to rethink and transform the senior living industry experience with a strong mission centered on care, culture, and wellness,” said Rick DeRose, co-founder and managing partner at Acertitude. With more than 25 years of global executive leadership experience, Mr. Trecroce’s functional expertise spans multiple industries including hospitality, travel, retail, and professional services. Most recently, he served as global chief information officer at The Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts.
“Sunrise continues to evolve to serve a growing demographic wave of sophisticated and informed consumers seeking an unparalleled experience in their quest to enjoy longer, healthier, happier lives,” Mr. Callison said. “Embracing and investing in data-driven and digital technology solutions to drive desired wellness and business outcomes is central to long-term business and growth plan.
Founded in 1981, Sunrise Senior Living operates more than 240 communities in the United States and Canada serving more than 20,000 residents. With more than 20,000 highly trained team members, Sunrise offers a full range of personalized services, including independent living, assisted living, care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, as well as nursing and rehabilitative services.
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Founded in 2015, Acertitude specializes in recruiting CEO, C-suite, and executive talent in the consumer, financial, healthcare and life sciences, industrial, private equity, professional services, and technology sectors. Its consultants work from offices in Boston; Dallas; Miami; London; New York; Philadelphia; Providence, RI; Raleigh, NC; Shanghai; and Washington, D.C. Acertitude’s global professional services practice recruits leadership talent for technology services, strategy and management consulting, turnaround and restructuring, M&A and deal advisory, business process outsourcing, and human capital advisory firms.
As a partner within Acertitude’s technology and professional services practices, Ms. Tvelia manages client relationships, with special emphasis on technology officers and operating partner roles. She unleashes our clients’ human potential by first and foremost taking the time to really listen and understand them. Ms. Tvelia has been with Acertitude since 2018, first joining as principal. She has spent the last 20 years honing her recruiting and HR skills in the professional services, software, data analytics, and finance spaces. Ms. Tvelia previously worked as a director of recruiting for a private equity sponsored strategy and analytics SaaS company that was acquired by Mastercard in 2015.
Ms. Chou is a principal, knowledge and advisory at Acertitude, bringing over a decade of executive search, consulting, and investment expertise. She plays a key role in business development, knowledge management, search execution, and internal talent acquisition. Her work involves analyzing and developing market intelligence and private equity insights. Ms. Chou also delivers on strategic talent and operational initiatives that propel efficiencies and growth for the technology & healthcare practice. Before joining Acertitude, she co-launched a cryptocurrency-focused investment fund and participated in a series of private investments.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
