Calibre One Names Co-Leader of Global Real Estate Practice

October 19, 2026 – New York City-based Calibre One has named Rebecca Wilson as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in New York, she will also co-lead the global real estate practice alongside managing partner David Schumer. “Rebecca combines decades of senior experience in financial services with a strategic consultant’s perspective and a proven track record in executive search,” said Mr. Schumer. “She understands the leadership challenges our clients face because she’s faced them herself. We’re delighted to welcome her as we continue to grow our financial services and real estate practices.”

Ms. Wilson advises financial services and real estate organizations on senior hires across functions, working with clients throughout the United States as well as international firms building leadership teams in the U.S. Her search work has spanned privately held owner/operators, private equity real estate firms, REITs, private credit and debt funds, retail banks, family offices, and traditional private equity firms.

Ms. Wilson brings deep financial services experience to the role, having held senior positions at Citibank, First USA Bank/Bank One, HSBC, and Lehman Brothers. She went on to found and lead her own strategy consulting firm, advising clients across industries in the U.S., Canada, and Australia.

Her work included launching new ventures, transforming operations at established companies, recruiting executive talent, and serving as a coach and strategic advisor to CEOs. Ms. Wilson has since built a strong track record in executive search, most recently serving as managing director and regional president at 20/20 Foresight Talent Solutions, a role she held from 2018 until joining Calibre One.

“I’m thrilled to join Calibre One, a firm known for its partnership approach and commitment to finding exceptional leaders,” said Ms. Wilson. “Having spent much of my career inside financial services organizations, I understand how important both the skill set and experience are, as well as the cultural fit, for a candidate to be successful within an organization. I look forward to helping clients in the U.S. and around the world build the teams that will drive their next stage of growth.”

Boutique Search Firm

Calibre One is a boutique executive search firm with more than 25 years’ experience building leadership teams for technology companies and innovation-led organizations across financial services, healthcare & life sciences, consumer, sports & entertainment, and industrials & infrastructure. Founded in 1999, the firm operates from London, San Francisco, and New York, combining global reach, deep sector expertise, and a partner-led approach. Calibre One delivers the scale, specialist networks, and international capability of a larger search firm while maintaining the agility and personal service of a boutique.

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Tom Barnes is one of the two founding partners of Calibre One and is based in both San Francisco and London. He is responsible for ensuring that the founding principles of the business govern our activities and that our reputation continues to remain at the forefront of our industry. Mr. Barnes serves as managing partner and co-head technology practice.

James Brocket is a co-founder and managing partner of Calibre One and co-leads the firm’s activities in the EMEA region, based out of London. With over 20 years of experience, his major focus has been on recruiting at board, and C-level for businesses headquartered in Europe. He works closely with the private equity community and is a trusted advisor to a number of funds. Mr. Brocket has also managed a vast number of leadership assignments for U.S. companies across the EMEA region.

Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media

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