BrainWorks Appoints First Chief Technology Officer
November 13, 2026 – Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has named Mir Ali as its first chief technology officer. The addition of this role marks a significant milestone for the firm, reflecting its continued investment in innovation, technology, and the capabilities needed to support long-term growth. “Bringing Mir on board as our first VP, chief technology officer is an exciting step forward for BrainWorks,” said Andy Miller, founder and CEO of BrainWorks. “We are intentional about how we grow, and investing in technology leadership is a critical part of that vision. Mir understands our industry, brings valuable experience and perspective, and has already made an impact across the executive search space. We’re excited to have him bring that expertise to BrainWorks as we continue to evolve, strengthen our capabilities, and build for the future.”
The firm explained that creation of the CTO role represents an important step in BrainWorks’ evolution. As the firm continues to grow, technology will play an important role in supporting its people, strengthening internal processes, and creating greater efficiency across the business. “Ali’s appointment establishes dedicated technology leadership to help guide that progress and align technology initiatives with the company’s broader, strategic objectives,” BrainWorks said.
Mr. Ali is a technology executive with more than 20 years of experience leading enterprise technology operations, digital transformation, and IT strategy. Most recently, he served as vice president of technology applications at Heidrick & Struggles, where he held a senior technology leadership role. Earlier in his career, Mr. Ali held CIO, CTO, and vice president-level positions across multiple organizations, developing expertise in enterprise systems, technology infrastructure, and aligning IT initiatives with business objectives. In 2026, he founded Bespectacled Technology Solutions, which provides fractional CIO and CTO services, and developed Revantex, an AI-powered retail technology platform.
In his role as CTO, Mr. Ali will help shape BrainWorks’ technology strategy, identify opportunities to enhance the firm’s capabilities, improve how teams work, and build a stronger foundation for continued expansion. His industry experience will be particularly valuable as BrainWorks evaluates new opportunities to leverage technology in ways that support its business, its people, and the clients it serves.
Since 1991, BrainWorks has provided executive recruiting services for growing organizations all over the world. The firm focuses on the recruiting needs of C-level and sub C-level management specifically within private equity and Fortune companies.
BrainWorks’ areas of focus include the following: Accounting & finance, accounting & finance – interim, analytics, data science & data governance, commodities technology & trading, consumer products, CRM & direct marketing, cybersecurity, data & data insights, ecommerce, digital media & entertainment, financial technology, go-to-market search – private equity/insurance and financial services, human resources, legal, market research & consumer insights, medical device, real estate, infrastructure and private investments, sales and marketing, supply chain & operations, and technology.
Growth in Legal Practice
BrainWorks recently named Rachel Chandler as director of legal recruitment. “With nearly two decades of experience spanning law, legal recruitment, and business development, Rachel brings an exceptional depth of expertise and a unique perspective to our team,” Brainworks said in a LinkedIn post. “From practicing corporate law to leading legal recruiting teams, Rachel has built an impressive career connecting organizations with outstanding legal talent and developing lasting client relationships.
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“Her industry knowledge, leadership, and passion for people make her an incredible addition to BrainWorks, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her on board,” the firm continued. “Welcome to the team, Rachel. We’re thrilled to have you with us.”
Before joining BrainWorks, Ms. Chandler served as a senior managing consultant with Beacon Hill Legal, where she led permanent legal placement teams across New England, New York, and Miami while continuing to manage recruiting and business development efforts.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
