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.
Executive search firm Lochlin Partners recently assisted in the recruitment of Jennifer Thornton as vice president, trade and international at Business Roundtable in Washington, D.C. “I am delighted to welcome Jennifer to Business Roundtable to lead our policy work on international trade and investment,” said Joshua Bolten, CEO. “She brings to this role a broad range
Executive search firm Lochlin Partners has assisted SOME (So Others Might Eat), a charity that serves the poor in Washington, D.C., in placing Ralph F. Boyd as the non-profit’s new president and CEO. After 42 years as SOME’s first president, the Rev. John Adams will continue to serve in an emeritus role, supporting fundraising and advising the
Executive search firm Lochlin Partners has placed Naomi Camper as chief policy officer for the American Bankers Association (ABA) in Washington, D.C. She started her new position on Monday. Lochlin’s managing partners Patrick Friel and Liza Wright led the assignment. “I am thrilled that Naomi has agreed to join ABA at this important moment for the
The U.S.-China Strong Foundation, a global non-profit committed to strengthening U.S.-China ties, has named John L. Holden as CEO. The organization enlisted the services of executive search firm Lochlin Partners to find him. He replaces Eugene Huang, who served as acting CEO since January. Lochlin’s managing partner Liza Wright led the assignment. “The U.S.-China Strong Foundation board was searching
Charlotte Young has been appointed General Counsel at the National Audubon Society. Charlotte is a key member of Audubon’s executive leadership team, working as a trusted business partner to Audubon’s CEO and Board of Directors. Charlotte brings significant experience with strong compliance, risk assessment, nonprofit governance, and management expertise. Most recently, Charlotte served as General
Emily Kunchala has been appointed Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer at American Chemical Society (ACS). Emily is an essential member of the ACS executive leadership team and oversees the management of the Society’s investments and treasury operations with overall responsibility for the financial operations of ACS. She most recently served as Chief Financial Officer, Vice
Igor Khrestin has been named Bradford M. Freeman Managing Director of Global Policy at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Igor leads the execution of initiatives and programs focused on global policy within the Bush Institute and provides strategic development of research, policy, and programmatic efforts. Igor is a seasoned global policy leader who has
Emily Lafon is Director of Medicaid Financial Policy at the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association (VHHA). Emily provides leadership and oversight of the Virginia Hospital Mutual Assistance Program (MAP) and works closely with VHHA senior leadership, the MAP Governance Committee, and the state Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS). Most recently, Emily served as Executive
Jennifer Thornton has been named Vice President of Trade Policy at BRT. An experienced litigator with expertise in U.S. trade policy and international investment arbitration, Jennifer previously served as Trade Counsel for the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means and as Counsel of International Trade for Arent Fox. Earlier, Jennifer held progressively responsible roles
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