JM Search

About Us

JM Search is the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations.

With over 40 years of experience, our partners are immersed in your search every step of the way, supported by a passionate, cohesive team of recruiting experts. With deep sector and functional-specific expertise, our partners have built expansive professional networks from decades of firsthand experience to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients and their businesses.

One firm, focused on you.®

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Our Team of Experts

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At JM Search, we’ve carefully built a considerable, highly experienced, and deeply connected team that is collaborative and accountable, by design and by culture. Our team is composed of former C-level executives that know how to assess top talent and are immersed in your search every step of the way, supported by a passionate, cohesive team of recruiting experts with deep functional and sector-specific expertise.

To view our full team of experts, please visit: https://jmsearch.com/our-team/

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Solutions And Expertise

Solutions
  • Executive Search
  • Private Equity Services
  • Private Organizations
  • Public Organizations
Industries
Functions
  • All Functions
  • Board/Governance
  • CEO/President
  • Finance/Accounting
  • HR
  • HR/Talent/Diversity
  • IT
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Operations
  • Risk Management
  • Security
  • Technology/Product/AI

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News Briefings

Risk Mitigation and Business Complexity is Driving Demand in Legal Recruiting

Demand for senior legal leaders is rising as companies, and law firms face mounting regulatory complexity, global uncertainty, and shifting risks. Boards and CEOs now expect legal executives to be not only technical experts but also strategic business partners who can influence decisions, manage crises, and deliver commercial impact. The bar has never been higher

JM Search Strengthens Healthcare and Life Sciences and Technology Practices

JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has added Ellen Travers, Shane McMahon, and Dave Cochran to the firm, strengthening its healthcare and life sciences and technology practices. “These new additions enhance the firm’s expertise in executive recruitment across both sectors,” JM Search said. Ms. Travers joins as a partner and brings over 25 years of experience in

JM Search Assists Eden Brothers with Recruitment of New CEO

JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has assisted in the recruitment of Mike Hollenstein as CEO of Kian Capital Partners-backed Eden Brothers. JM Search’s consumer practice team members Liza Stokes, partner, and Avery (Loeffler) Jacob, vice president, led the assignment. “Mike brings over 20 years of merchandising

JM Search Places CEO at  Whistle Express

JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has assisted in the recruitment of Luke Byerly as the new CEO of Whistle Express in Charlotte, NC. Jim Ipema and Andrew Pressman led the assignment. As part of this transition, José Costa has stepped down as CEO and will continue

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Press Releases

JM Search Bolsters Executive Recruitment Team for Growing Consumer Sector

February 13, 2025 The Firm welcomes three highly experienced executive recruiters to support growing demand for C-Suite talent across the dynamic consumer industry February 13, 2025 (King of Prussia, PA) —  JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations, announces the expansion of its team of experts

JM Search’s Excellence in Executive Search Earns Continued Recognition

February 6, 2025 The Firm is Recognized by Hunt Scanlon Media as a Prominent Executive Search Firm in the Financial Sector February 6, 2025 (King of Prussia, Pennsylvania) —JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations is named in the New York Power 60 and Financial Sixty by market research

JM Search Ranks in the Top 70 HR/Diversity Recruiting Firms

November 22, 2024 (King of Prussia, Pennsylvania) — JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations is named in the Power 70 HR/Diversity Recruiting Ranking by market research firm, Hunt Scanlon Media. The Power 70 HR/Diversity Recruiting Ranking is published annually to showcase the 70

JM Search Expands Dedicated Team Focused on Recruiting Key Executives Across the Financial Services Sector

October 23, 2024 The Firm welcomed three new Partners to support JM Search’s rapidly growing financial services and fintech client base. October 23, 2024 (King of Prussia, PA) —  JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations, announces the expansion of its team of experts dedicated to

JM Search Ranks in Cyber Technology Top 45 Executive Recruiting Firms

October 4, 2024 (King of Prussia, Pennsylvania)—JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations is named a Top 45 Cyber Technology Search Firm by market research firm, Hunt Scanlon Media. The Cyber Technology Top 45 is published annually to showcase executive search firms dedicated to cybersecurity and technology – a nod

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Multimedia

Insights:
5 Ways Companies Underuse Executive Search in Legal Leadership
Why Family Offices Need More Than Capital to Succeed in Private Equity
Short Stints, Big Questions: How to Assess Sales Executives Who’ve Jumped Roles
Executive Talent Acquisition Trends & Insights
Conference Recap: Healthcare Market Trends and Investor Dynamics
C-Suite Interview Best Practices
Top 5 Talent Trends in Private Equity for 2025
How Founder-Led Companies Can Get Succession Right the First Time
IPO and M&A Readiness- How PE Firms Can Build Resilient Boards for the Future
Manufacturers are Facing a Hiring Crunch. Here’s How to Fix it.
Trends Shaping Today’s Packaging Industry- Key takeaways from the 2024 Pack Expo
3 Key Takeaways from the 2024 PEI Operating Partners Forum
The Future is Now – Insights from Industry Experts on Navigating the Home Care Landscape
3 Major Technology Shifts Impacting Revenue Cycle Management Today
HR Redefined: Navigating the Future in PE-Backed Businesses
Unlocking the Potential of AI in Healthcare: Transforming Medical Imaging with AI – A Conversation with Segmed’s CEO
5 Essential Strategies for Supporting CFOs – From Recruitment to Achieving Growth Milestones
3 Essential Elements for Hiring a Great CDMO Executive – Tips for Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations
Technology is Changing What it Takes to be a CMO in Professional Services
Unlocking the Potential of AI in Healthcare: Challenges, Opportunities, and Real-World Applications – Insights from Christine Oliver, CEO of Beaconcure
The Fintech Payments Market is Surging. Do Providers Have the Talent to Keep Up?
Why CIO Talent Can Make or Break Your Healthcare Deal
What Makes for a Successful CFO in a PE-backed Healthcare Business?
Navigating the Future of Work: 5 Best Practices for Success