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 Places Head of Cyber Services at Beazley

Increasingly, organizations of all sizes are awakening to the perils posed by cyber attacks. For years, many groups tried to ignore the problem, dismissing cybersecurity as a concern only for the biggest, most high-profile entities, be they government or corporate. These days, more groups are coming to understand how ruinous such intrusions could be. This

JM Search Appoints Partners

JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies and Fortune 1000s, has promoted nine new partners. The announcement follows a record year in the 42-year history of the firm, which recently posted 73 percent year-over-year growth. “The 2022 class of partners will be instrumental in supporting JM Search’s commitment to partner-led

JM Search Assists VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Recruit New CTO

JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies and Fortune 1000s, recently assisted in the recruitment of Gary A. Gibson as the new chief technology officer for VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp. He succeeds Tim Huckaby who resigned in December. Partners Bill Borkovitz and Bill Hogenauer led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome

JM Search Recruits CEO for Perfect Union 

JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies and Fortune 1000s, recently assisted in the recruitment of Denyelle Bruno as chief executive officer of Perfect Union, California’s largest wholly owned cannabis company. Former CEO David Spradlin will continue to serve as president. The search was led by recruiters Abbee Phillips and MaryJeanne Scott. “Denyelle is exactly the

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Press Releases

JM Search Announces Class of New Partners After Record Year of Growth

(Feb. 8, 2022) JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, announces today, the promotion of nine new Partners. This announcement follows a record year in the 42-year history of the firm, which recently posted 73% YoY growth. The 2022 class of Partners will be instrumental in supporting JM Search’s commitment to partner-led recruiting, ensuring at least one

Rebecca Miller Joins JM Search’s Consumer Practice

(Jan. 12, 2022) JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, today announces the addition of Rebecca Miller, Principal, in the firm’s Consumer Practice led by Partners MaryJeanne Scott and Phil Menzel. Miller joins a seasoned team of practice members that include: Abbee Phillips, Liza Stokes, and Jennifer Snapp, and a team of dedicated research

JM Search Places Denyelle Bruno as Chief Executive Officer of California’s Largest Wholly- Owned Cannabis Company

(Nov. 16, 2021) JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, announces today, the placement of Denyelle Bruno as Chief Executive Officer of Perfect Union , California’s largest wholly-owned cannabis company. Bruno brings over 25 years of experience building brands and businesses.  She was awarded 2020 CEO of the Year by the Los Angeles Business Journal, among other prestigious

JM Search Supports the Recruitment of Troy Datcher as Chief Executive Officer of The Parent Company

(Sept. 8, 2021) JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, today announces the placement of Troy Datcher as Chief Executive Officer of The Parent Company, California’s largest vertically-integrated cannabis company. Datcher joins The Parent Company from The Clorox Company, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer responsible for the Company’s worldwide

JM Search Announces the Hiring of Scott Wielar, Experienced Leader and Advisor to the Private Equity Ecosystem

(July 21, 2021) JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, today announces the hiring of Scott Wielar as Partner in the Technology Practice. He brings expertise in both identifying and capitalizing on new growth opportunities and developing the requisite infrastructure and leadership teams to exploit on those opportunities. For over three decades, private equity investors have relied

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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