Cowen Partners Executive Search

ABOUT US

At Cowen Partners, we stand at the forefront of the executive search industry, empowering companies to thrive and excel in their growth, revenue, and market presence. We specialize in identifying exceptional leaders and placing them in key positions to drive success. Our team of seasoned executive recruiters collaborates with organizations of all sizes, encompassing both public and private enterprises, pre-IPO ventures, and non-profit entities. Through a meticulous and discerning approach, we unite handpicked candidates, with companies in pursuit of the most exceptional executive talent, representing the top 1%. With the support of our experienced senior partners, we execute a diligent and efficient executive search process, ensuring leadership placements within a remarkable six-week timeframe.

Our executive search placements span the entire C-suite: CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CMOs, CIO/ CTOs, CHROs, CLOs, and leadership roles including VPs, Directors, and more.

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Why We Started Cowen Partners Executive Search
Cowen Partners saw an opportunity not being met in the market. We saw that most executive search firms had a narrow focus on specific regions, or working with one or two industries. Others were filled with partners whose processes were out of date with today’s modern demands. Or worse, large firms were overstaffed with eager grads who had zero experience and no senior team support.

Cowen Partners Focuses On One Principle: Quality
Our team was developed to anticipate clients’ needs proactively, then develop a wide variety of networks where personal attention replaced automated online job ads. The reason why? Due diligence. It’s why we successfully place top executive talent in 38 days, on average.

Cowen Partners | Precision Over Quantity
We believe in sending the right candidates right away. That’s why our model focuses on precise placement of key talent. You don’t want a massive list of candidates, you want a list of the right candidates ready to lead. That’s where we come in and why clients come back to us, again and again, to place executive leadership.

Our Team Places Talent For Trajectory Level Growth
When you choose Cowen Partners, you get senior partner led searches, due diligence run networking, candidate vetting, critical review, and high level teamwork geared towards one goal: placing top talent, right away, for your role. This is how we became, and stay, a leading team of executive search consultants. Are you ready to make your next role the right one for massive growth?

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Solutions and Expertise

Solutions
  • Data Analy./Mrkt. Intell.
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Executive Search
  • Succession Planning
Industries
  • Advertising/Marketing
  • Aerospace/Defense
  • Alt. Investments
  • Asset Management
  • Automotive
  • Biotechnology
  • Clean Tech./Sustain.
  • Cloud Based
  • Colleges/Universities
  • Commercial Banking
  • Construction
  • Consulting
  • Consumer
  • Consumer Products
  • Consumer Services
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data & Analytics
  • Devices
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Engineering & Archit.
  • Family Offices
  • Financial Services
  • FinTech
  • FinTech
  • Foundations
  • Healthcare Services
  • Hedge Funds
  • High Tech
  • Industrial
  • Industrial Products
  • Insurance
  • Internet
  • Investment Banking
  • Investment Mgmt.
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Life Sci./Healthcare
  • Luxury
  • Medical
  • Mobile
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Private Banking
  • Private Equity
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Transportation
  • Utilities
  • Venture Capital
Functions
  • Advertising
  • Business Development
  • C-Level
  • C-Suite
  • CEO/President
  • Data/Analytics
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Invest. Mgmt./Banking
  • Investor Relations
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing & Sales

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News Briefings

Cowen Partners Seeking CEO for United American Indian Involvement

Vancouver, WA-based Cowen Partners Executive Search was recently called in by United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) to lead in its search for a new CEO. Sam Torres, managing director, is leading the assignment. “In a period of evolving community needs and dynamic partnerships with tribal, city, county, state, and federal stakeholders, it is essential for UAII to

Cowen Partners Places CEO at Signal Financial Federal Credit Union

Vancouver, WA-based Cowen Partners Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Kenyahda Cahoon as the new CEO of Signal Financial Federal Credit Union. He succeeds Francois Verleysen, who served as president and CEO of Signal Financial since 2014. Mr. Verleysen retired from the organization in January 2025. “On behalf of the board of directors, we welcome

Cowen Partners Retained by Signal Financial Federal Credit Union to Lead CEO Search

Credit unions face mounting challenges from stricter regulations, economic pressures, and industry shifts. Increased oversight from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and National Credit Union Administration on fees, lending, and cybersecurity is straining smaller institutions, while rising interest rates and inflation are impacting loan demand and deposits. At the same time, competition from fintech and

Cowen Partners Appoints Director of Client Services

Vancouver, WA-based Cowen Partners Executive Search has named Cheryl Nantang as director of client services. “Cheryl Nantang is an exceptional addition to our team at Cowen Partners Executive Search,” said Shawn Cole, president of Cowen Partners. “Her deep expertise across private, public, and non-profit sectors, combined with her passion for connecting organizations with transformative leadership, aligns perfectly

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Press Releases

Cowen Partners Launches Operating Partners Cohort

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, USA, October 31, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Leading executive search and consulting firm Cowen Partners is announcing the launch of their Operating Partners Cohort. The group consists of six strategic executives who are available for consulting engagements with a desire to provide comprehensive support to new and existing executive search clients.

Cowen Partners Origin Series: Sandy Carter

The Cowen Partners Origin Series profiles executives from across the globe who are changing the face of business. Read along to hear their stories. Sandy Carter exudes so much energy that some, she acknowledges in her LinkedIn bio, have referred to her as the “original Energizer Bunny.” In a given month, you might find the

Cowen Partners Origin Series: Jenny Dearborn

The Cowen Partners Origin Series profiles executives from across the globe who are changing the face of business. Read along to hear their stories. When Jenny Dearborn gets stuck, she often thinks back to her “forever mentor,” Karie Willyerd, and considers “what would Karie do?” “That’s what a mentor does,” Dearborn said. “They remain a

Cowen Partners Origin Series: Ana Maria Sencovici

The Cowen Partners Origin Series profiles executives from across the globe who are changing the face of business. Read along to hear their stories. Ana Maria Sencovici’s life and career path have spanned geography, industry, and function. For Sencovici, who goes by AMS, that’s no accident. “The goal for me was more focused on impact

Cowen Partners Welcomes Bruce Henry, Managing Director – Healthcare, Executive Search Consultant

Bruce grew up in Chicago and worked as a surgical orderly during summers while in high school. He attended the University of Illinois and Tel Aviv University where he was a pre-med. He founded Bruce Henry Associates, Healthcare Executive Search when living in San Francisco in the ’90s. Through the years he successfully grew the

Cowen Partners Continues to Expand Their National Executive Search Team by Hiring Jim O’Leary, Managing Director, Executive Search Consultant

Jim has been a retained executive recruiter for over 20 years, working with regional, national, and international businesses to find and attract senior executives to build dynamic high impact teams. As a fixture within the Pacific Northwest business community, Jim has partnered with CEOs and boards to build exceptional companies ranging from venture-backed startups to

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Multimedia

Case Studies
Elevating Financial Leadership for a Family-Owned American Icon
Building Strategic People Leadership for a $600M+ Multi-Site Services Platform

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CFOs as CEOs: Higher Margins, Lower Growth, and an Inward Focus on Business Strategy
ESOP Board of Directors: Responsibilities, Selection, & Compensation
Global Trends in Hiring Chief Investment Officers: What Family Offices Need to Know
CFO Profiles: Navigating the Transition Between Reporting and Operating Leadership
Family Office Leadership: Building Generational Legacy Through Visionary Executives
Broker-Dealers in Retail Asset Management: The Leadership Imperative
The Leadership Required to Propel Investment Banks Into the Future
Hiring AI Talent in Its Early Stages: Building Leadership Teams for AI Solutions
How the CFO Role Has Evolved to Become a Strategic Business Partner
Shaping the Future of Investment Advisory Through Executive Leadership
Hedge Funds at a Crossroads: The Executive Leadership That Secures Success
Turning Crisis Into Opportunity: Hiring Visionary Leaders for Successful Business Turnarounds
Boardroom Visionaries: How Forward-Thinking Board Members Guide Company Turnarounds
Cultural Fit vs. Job Qualifications: Why Successful Executives Need Both
The Science of Executive Hiring: Why Fit Matters More Than Qualifications

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Sports Sponsorship: How to Elevate Your Sales Pitch with The Right Story
How Team Owners & Stadium Executives Plan to Recover
Stadium Reopening: Highlighting Improvements
Sustainability & Partnerships in American Sports
Stadium Naming Rights

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Cowen Partners – In the News
CFO DIVE Asks Cowen Partners About Macy’s New CFO
Boardroom Pulse: Behavioral Fit in Executive Roles: The Key to Sustainable Leadership
Fortunes Asks Cowen Partners if Executive Coaches are Worth it
Navigating The High Stakes: Budgeting For Your Executive Search
Cowen Partners Breaks Down Southwest Airlines’ CFO Shift in CFO Dive

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