Daversa Partners Appoints Five New Managing Directors
January 9, 2025 – Daversa Partners, which helps build leadership teams for growth and venture-backed companies, has promoted Lyndy Adamonis, Tara Cremin, Megan Daversa, Jodie Salzberg, and Ava Talbott to managing directors. “These five have earned their reputation by building deep networks, achieving consistent results for both clients and candidates, and fostering partnerships that drive exceptional company outcomes,” Daversa Partners said in a release. “Their belief that the right people are the driving force behind a company’s success has shaped their ability to construct world-class leadership teams that define trajectories of growth and innovation.”
“I want to welcome these five extraordinary executives to our senior leadership team,” said Paul Daversa, founder and CEO of Daversa Partners. “They didn’t just earn their spot—they claimed it by delivering results that redefine what success looks like. They’ve been instrumental in shaping the future of some of the most disruptive companies of our generation, and their leadership will continue to elevate Daversa in an industry where outcomes matter more than ever.”
Ms. Adamonis has established herself as a leader in building executive teams for a number of startups and well-established technology focused companies. Her work includes C-level placements at Calm, Chime, SoFi, Ancestry.com, Postmates, DoorDash, Reddit, Everlywell, Zoom and many others. After scaling her portfolio in Silicon Valley, Ms. Adamonis made the move down to Santa Monica to help build Daversa Partners’ Southern California footprint. She is focused primarily on our tier-1 consumer portfolio and has expertise in product, operations, and general management.
Located in Daversa’s Santa Monica office, Ms. Cremin specializes in placing VP and C-Level executives. She has built out teams across the consumer and enterprise verticals for Nike, Modern Fertility, Airtable, Squarespace , Headspace, Oscar Health, Dandy, Lovesac, and The Farmer’s Dog. Ms. Cremin excels in product, GTM, and operations searches across industries, helping companies like Hadrian and Watershed secure top talent.
Ms. Daversa has led CoreWeave’s executive expansion initiative while specializing in Enterprise Technology, Marketing, Finance, and People searches, and has played a pivotal role in leadership placements for DraftKings and other high-growth companies.
Ms. Salzberg, co-leader of Daversa’s Miami office, has made her mark in consumer, wellness, and healthcare sectors, working with organizations like Harry’s and Warby Parker. She found her niche in recruiting CXOs and VPs for some of the most disruptive consumer tech, retail and healthcare companies across both the public and private sectors.
Ms. Talbott, based in New York City, brings proficiency in assembling cross-functional leadership teams for high-growth healthcare innovators. Since joining the firm nearly a decade ago, she has demonstrated an ability to recruit senior talent to join the leadership teams of consumer, digital health, and enterprise software companies. Ms. Talbott has built a deep network across finance, HR, and go-to-market executives. She has track record of placing the VP and C-Suite management teams for clients including Hungryroot, Benchling, Lattice, and Boulevard, among many more.
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Daversa Partners was founded in 1993. Its global footprint spans two continents and eight offices, giving its teams visibility into the entirety of the market. Daversa is dedicated to developing meaningful relationships with entrepreneurs, executives, and investors across consumer and enterprise businesses. In addition to its primary location in Westport, Conn., the firm has offices in New York; San Francisco; Washington, D.C.; Orlando, FL; London; and Waterford, Conn. where the firm maintains a data and people analytics facility.
Chief Marketing Officer
Last year, Daversa Partners named Nicole Daversa as the firm’s first chief marketing officer. “I am thrilled to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Nicole on her well-deserved promotion to chief marketing officer,” said Laura Kinder, president at Daversa Partners. “Nicole’s dedication, innovative strategies, and leadership have been instrumental in driving our firm’s success. She has not only conceptualized but also meticulously built our marketing function from the ground up.”
“From the initial vision to the seamless execution of our marketing initiatives, Nicole has consistently delivered outstanding results, significantly contributing to our firm’s growth and reputation, Mr. Kinder said. “Her adeptness in creating and leading a dynamic team from scratch showcases her exceptional leadership qualities and unwavering commitment to excellence. We are immensely proud of Nicole’s achievements and are confident that her vision and expertise will continue to propel our firm to new heights.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
