Headquartered in the Washington metro area, Lochlin Partners is a world-class retained executive search firm that helps leading organizations find the best C-Level and other senior level talent.
Our clients receive the experience, resources and results of large, global search firms in a setting that allows ongoing and intimate involvement to drive every stage of the search process. Our model was designed to deliver quality results by a process that is more detailed, collaborative, transparent and timely than the large firm model allows. We do this because we understand that each executive level position is unique and that a personal, custom approach is the most effective means of finding the best placement for our clients’ needs.
Lochlin Partners is driven by leaders who have each made the same choice our clients have made in choosing a search firm: Small Firm vs. Big Firm.
We believe many of the same attributes that attracted us to Lochlin are also meaningful benefits to our clients: Focus, depth of relationships and quality — to name just a few.
Lochlin Partners recently assisted in the recruitment of Jason Mahler as senior vice president of government affairs of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) in Washington, D.C. Reporting to president and CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis, Mr. Mahler will lead the ESA’s federal and state legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts on behalf of the U.S. video game industry. “Jason’s extensive experience
After a nationwide search, Lochlin Partners recently assisted in the recruitment of James Weaver as president and CEO of Music for All in Indianapolis, IN. “As a board, we were attracted by James’ experience and understanding of the musical ecosphere,” said Doug Pileri, chairman of the board of directors. “But we were equally impressed by the
Lochlin Partners has helped to recruit Heather Lancaster as chief development officer of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOTMF), a non-profit corporation formed in 2015 to honor the service and sacrifice of all individuals who have contributed to global counterterrorism efforts since September 11th, 2001. Ms. Lancaster most recently served at the U.S. Naval
Lochlin Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Stan McCoy as senior vice president and general counsel of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). “In an industry that depends on the protection of intellectual property to fuel future creativity and innovation, Stan’s extensive experience in government and industry is an immense asset to ESA,” said Stanley Pierre-Louis, president
Preethi Bapna has been named Chief of Staff at Editas Medicine (Nasdaq: EDIT). Editas is a clinical stage genome editing company dedicated to developing transformative genomic medicines to treat a broad range of serious diseases. Preethi brings a diversity of experiences from her time in consulting and across her roles in life sciences. She most
Anne Krause has been named Senior Vice President of Development at Texas 2036; a Texas-based nonpartisan public policy think tank. Anne brings more than 20 years of experience establishing strong fundraising infrastructures through private family foundations and other philanthropic organizations. She most recently served as Co-Founder, President & Executive Director at Hemisfair Conservancy.
Meg Calnan has been named Vice President of Executive Communications at the National Audubon Society. She is responsible for creating, shaping, and executing a comprehensive executive communications strategy for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Meg brings more than 16 years of marketing and communications leadership to Audubon, with extensive experience in conservation driven not-for-profit and
Jennifer Gibbons has been named Vice President of State Government Affairs at the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). ESA works to expand and protect the dynamic worldwide marketplace for video games and enhance public trust in the industry. Jennifer holds a key strategic leadership role within the ESA Government Affairs Team with the responsibility of identifying
Mollie O’Dell has been named Vice President of Paid Media and Strategic Initiatives at the American Petroleum Institute (API). Mollie serves on API’s leadership team, supporting allied trade associations and coalition members, and serving as a catalyst for creative ideas, vision, and initiatives that advance American energy among policymakers and other constituencies. Mollie is a
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