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BrainWorks Promotes Mary Jane Williams to VP | Chief Growth Officer

Warren, NJ – November 2, 2026 – BrainWorks, a leading executive search firm connecting organizations with exceptional leadership talent, today announced the promotion of Mary Jane Williams from Head of Growth to VP | Chief Growth Officer. The promotion recognizes Williams’ instrumental role in shaping the firm’s growth strategy and building the marketing, communications, and operational infrastructure needed to support BrainWorks’ continued expansion.

As the driving force behind BrainWorks’ growth strategy, Williams has helped establish a more comprehensive, strategic approach to how the firm positions itself in the market, communicates with its audiences, and creates opportunities for business development. Her leadership extends beyond marketing execution to building the systems and processes that make growth more coordinated, measurable, and sustainable.

Under her leadership, BrainWorks has advanced its customer relationship management capabilities through the implementation of a new CRM platform, creating a more comprehensive approach to managing information and supporting business development efforts. She has also developed processes to bring greater structure and consistency to the firm’s communication strategy, strengthening alignment across marketing initiatives and business priorities.

“Mary Jane has helped how BrainWorks approaches growth, and her impact reaches far beyond marketing,” said Andy Miller, Founder & CEO of BrainWorks. “She has brought the strategic vision, structure, and execution needed to turn growth priorities into action. From implementing systems that make us more effective in building a more intentional communications strategy, she is helping position BrainWorks for its next stage of growth. This promotion reflects the value she brings to our business and the confidence we have in her leadership as we continue to scale.”

In her expanded role as VP | Chief Growth Officer, Williams will continue to lead BrainWorks’ growth strategy, aligning marketing, communications, and business priorities to strengthen the firm’s market presence and support long-term success.

Her promotion reflects BrainWorks’ commitment to investing in leaders who not only drive results today but also build the strategies, systems, and capabilities that will support the company’s future.

About BrainWorks

BrainWorks is a Forbes-recognized boutique executive search firm specializing in identifying and recruiting high-impact leaders for organizations ranging from private equity-backed businesses to established companies. BrainWorks partners with clients to deliver the leadership talent needed to accelerate growth and achieve business objectives. For more information, visit www.brainworksinc.com.