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 has assisted in the recruitment of Shabina Bahl as chief development officer of the National Audubon Society. She will serve as a key member of Audubon’s executive team, responsible for overseeing principal, institutional, planned, and corporate giving. Ms. Bahl is an accomplished development executive with over two decades of experience leading high-performing fundraising
Lochlin Partners has helped to recruit Heather Dean as the new CFO of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) in Washington, D.C. In this executive leadership role, she is responsible for overseeing all financial activities of the association, including fiscal management of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), the ESA Foundation, and serving as treasurer of the
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
Jeanne Metzger has been named Vice President of Membership, Marketing & Analytics at the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), which is the voice for the specialized information industry. Its members provide data, content and information that power the global economy, inform financial markets, and connect learners and educators worldwide. SIIA advances the shared interests
Rebekah Payne has been named Vice President of Marketing (Media and Channel Activation) at ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (St. Jude). The mission of St. Jude is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for catastrophic pediatric diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with founder Danny Thomas’ vision, no child is denied treatment based on
Deborah Garcia has been named Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning at ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (St. Jude). The mission of St. Jude is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for catastrophic pediatric diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with founder Danny Thomas’ vision, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion,
Heather Dean has been named Chief Financial Officer at the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). ESA promotes and protects the dynamic global marketplace for video games and enhances public trust in the industry. In this executive leadership role, Heather is responsible for overseeing all financial activities of the association, including fiscal management of the Entertainment Software Rating
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
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