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.
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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
Executive search firm Lochlin Partners has placed Tracey Stevens as chief financial and administrative officer of Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon. Managing partner Patrick Friel led the assignment. Ms. Stevens will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial and administrative functions within the organization. With 20 years of experience in leading
Search boutique Lochlin Partners has recruited former Defense Health Agency executive Tanya Bradsher as chief communications officer at the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Managing partners Patrick Friel and Liza Wright led the assignment. In her new role, Ms. Bradsher will conceptualize, develop and implement an integrated strategic communications plan to advance APA’s mission and goals. She will oversee all communications,
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
John-Michael Donahue has joined BRT as Vice President of Communications. John-Michael previously served as Vice President of North American Public Affairs at the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Earlier in his career, John-Michael was a Senior Account Executive at the D.C. based government and public affairs consultancy firm DCI Group, and also held U.S. campaign
Karen Bailey-Chapman has been appointed Senior Vice President of Public and Government Affairs at Specialty Equipment Market Association. Karen has two decades of private sector public affairs experience and a proven record of success at the local, state, federal and global levels. Most recently Karen served as Senior Vice President of External Affairs at American
Mary Moore Hamrick has been appointed as the Don Evans Managing Director of Domestic Policy at The George W. Bush Presidential Center. She most recently served as CEO at Political Quotient Advisors as well as a Senior Fellow at UNC’s Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise. Prior to that Mary Moore served as the Chief Public
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