Isaacson, Miller (IM) is a leading executive search firm and a trusted partner to institutions across higher education, healthcare, and the full range of nonprofit organizations. We recruit transformational leaders with a proven record of excellence, integrity, and impact. Founded in 1982, we have over four decades of experience partnering with organizations that advance the public good. Today, IM is an employee-owned corporation with 250 employees who bring a deep commitment to civic-sector leadership. We conduct approximately 500 executive searches a year and have successfully completed nearly 10,000 throughout our history.
Reflective of the enduring relationships we build and the value of the strategic counsel we provide, consistently, each year 80% of our searches are for clients who return to us after being pleased with past results.
For over 40 years, we have partnered with clients to solve their most demanding leadership challenges, building outstanding teams to meet the moment and shape the future. IM regularly works with clients across the country and increasingly around the world. Visit www.imsearch.com to learn more.
Isaacson, Miller consultants are experts in their field and bring tailored, integrated, and deep experience to each engagement. Our broad and nuanced understanding of the structure of our client organizations and the markets in which our clients operate is the foundation for the strategic counsel we provide throughout the search process and beyond.
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Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the placement of Terrill L. Drake as the first chief diversity and inclusion officer at Harvard Business School (HBS). Partners Keight Tucker Kennedy and Ponneh Varho led the search along with senior associate Sonia Gomez. “Harvard Business School aspires to be a place where everyone can be their best self,” said
Isaacson, Miller continues to be the go-to recruiter for Harvard University. This time the school has retained the search firm to find a chief information officer. Partner Daniel Rodas, president Vivian Brocard, and senior associate Joanna Cook are leading the assignment. Isaacson, Miller said the position represents an outstanding opportunity for a forward-looking, highly effective and deeply
Isaacson, Miller has been called in by Lehigh University to lead its search for the school’s 15th new president. John D. Simon has informed the board of trustees of his decision to step down at the end of the academic year, effective June 30, 2021. John Isaacson and Rebecca Swartz are leading this search with Berkley Burke.
Isaacson, Miller recently assisted the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) in the recruitment of Christina M. Shutt as its fifth executive director and first person of color to lead the organization. Partner Andy Lee led the search with managing associate Jeff Kessner. “Christina Shutt brings tremendous expertise to the job, as well as new perspectives
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