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

JM Search Assists Black Rifle Coffee Company with Chief Technology Officer Search

JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, recently placed Christopher Clark as the new CTO of Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC) in Salt Lake City, UT.  Partner and co-IT executive practice leader Ben Millrood led the assignment along with partner Jamey Cummings. “Chris’s tremendous breadth of technology and supply chain experience

How to Avoid Losing a Hire During the Final Stage 

The intense competition for executive talent has exploited another facet of the executive hiring process – the treacherous time period between offer and start date. While losing a candidate to a last-minute competing offer was not previously unheard of, the frequency and aggressiveness of incidents happening today requires CEOs, boards, and hiring teams to respond

The Importance of Culture in Driving Growth, Performance & Value

Culture is hardly a new concept. Well before the rise of various models and frameworks to evaluate organizational culture, companies recognized the risk of hiring a cultural mismatch — such as the lone wolf in a company that values collaboration. New employees, especially leaders, who clash with the culture are often ineffective, and are likely

The Evolving Role of HR in Private Equity

Securing the right leadership for portfolio companies is a complex process. In the most successful circumstances, it often fuses the needs of a “commercial” operating partner and a human capital professional. Getting that collaboration to work effectively can make all the difference between a company that grows and outperforms vs. one that falls short and

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Press Releases

JM Search Continues Growth and Expansion with Hiring of New Partners & Principals

August 2, 2022 (King of Prussia, Pennsylvania) —JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, announces the addition of five new seasoned recruiting experts to its growing team. The firm proudly welcomes Jim Ipema, Chris Radigan, Sanjay Sama, Jocelyn Scott, and Cathy Sutherland – all of whom have exceptional track records of partnering with clients

JM Search Welcomes New Partners & Principals Amid Another Year of Rapid Growth

July 12, 2022 (King of Prussia, Pennsylvania) —JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, announces today, the joining of four new seasoned recruiting experts to its growing team. The firm welcomes Michael Banks, Dan Kielar, Wes Miller, and Jeff Moulton who combined bring more than 80 years in the executive recruiting industry to JM

Are You Struggling to Build a Data-Driven Culture? Why Hiring a Chief Data Officer Helps

Bill Hogenauer | May 25, 2022 You’re a CIO. The entire technology function for the enterprise rests on your shoulders, including the volumes of structured and unstructured data spread across the organization. Whether it’s used daily or never touched, you know your data has the potential to answer critical business questions and drive the innovation

Lionel Anderson Joins JM Search

(April 28, 2022) JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, today announces the hiring of Lionel Anderson as a Principal and a key building block in the firm’s expansion of its team of experts dedicated to the non-profit sector, as well as the recruitment of Human Resources and Diversity Officers. Anderson brings deep executive

JM Search Expands Dedicated Team Focused on Identifying and Recruiting High Performance Go-To-Market & Commercial Executives

(Feb. 23, 2022) JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, is expanding its long-standing leadership in placing senior sales, marketing and growth leaders, by formally dedicating a Go-To-Market & Commercial Executives practice to assist venture and private equity-backed, founder-led, and public companies in identifying and recruiting high-performance commercial leaders. The firm brings a successful track

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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