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 Forms Dedicated IT Practice to Assist Public and Private Equity-Backed Companies

JM Search, a senior level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies and Fortune 1000s, has created a dedicated information technology executives practice to assist public and private equity-backed companies in identifying and recruiting high-performance technology leaders. The firm also announced that Ben Millrood, a 30-year veteran in technology consulting, has joined as a

Recruiting Sector Jumps 13.9 Percent, Driven by Tightening Talent Markets

A constricting labor market with low unemployment means companies are struggling to find qualified talent. When the right people are found, the costs associated with hiring them are rising, making a lengthy onboarding process now the rule, not the exception. All of it is translating into big business for the nation’s Top 50 executive search

Leadership Crisis Unfolding at Private Equity Firms

According to a coming research report from Hunt Scanlon Media, the private equity sector can expect to see an expanding bidding war for top talent. Driving the trend: persistent global talent shortages across the C-suite. Nearly every industry and function is affected, including finance, healthcare and biotech, digital and technology, among others. “Leadership is the new

JM Search Expands Into Seattle and Los Angeles

JM Search, a senior level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies and Fortune 1000s, continues to expand its footprint across the U.S., this time to Seattle and Los Angeles. The expansion is being led by Kevin Kernan, a former software executive and executive recruiter who joined the firm as a partner in 2016.

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Press Releases

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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