McDermott + Bull

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McDermott + Bull is a full-service talent consultancy delivering personalized solutions across executive search, interim leadership, and high-performance coaching, dedicated to placing high-impact executive talent, bridging leadership gaps, and empowering teams to perform at their highest level. With experienced Partners across Canada, the United States, and Europe, the firm serves as a trusted advisor to private and public companies, private equity firms and their operating companies, non-profit organizations, and higher education institutions.

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EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Leveraging deep vertical experience, innovative thinking, and proven time-saving methodologies, we challenge the norm and thrive in the recruitment of difficult-to-find VP to C-Suite executive talent. We value a personalized service model while having the resources and capabilities of the world’s largest search firms. With experienced partners in the United States, Canada, and Europe, we are the trusted retained search advisor for empowering change on behalf of private and public companies, nonprofit organizations, private equity firms, and their operating companies.

 INTERIM LEADERS

We are a unique, personalized, and urgent service that places performance focused senior-level executives into consultative roles to manage business challenges and opportunities during a time of transformation. The interim leader talent pool consists of senior-level professionals across a diverse functional spectrum who meet the rigorous qualifications to work on time-sensitive engagements. We specialize in placing finance, technology, human resources, and operations functions.

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News Briefings

McDermott + Bull Recruits CEO for Prince’s Trust 

Irvine, CA-based search firm McDermott + Bull has placed Jessica Greer Morris as the new chief executive officer of Prince’s Trust. She will help launch the U.K.-based youth charity organization in the U.S., serving as its first CEO. The search was completed by McDermott + Bull managing director Sue Waterbury and executive recruiter Allison Cox. Ms. Morris will guide the organization through a

McDermott + Bull Recruits CIO for KeyPoint

Irvine, CA-based search firm McDermott + Bull recently placed Drew Manning as the new chief information officer of KeyPoint Credit Union. The assignment was led by president Brandon Biegenzahn, vice president Michelle Davis, and senior executive recruiter Courtney Dorrel. “Drew is passionate about building alignment between the business units and the technology department,” said Brad Canfield, president and CEO of KeyPoint.

The Hunt for Cyber Technology Leaders Heats Up as Risks Multiply

With technology has come the insatiable – and merciless – need for talent. Having the right leaders and teams in place is now more critical than ever. Cyber technology leaders appear in various forms: chief information security officer (CISO), chief information risk officer, chief security officer (CSO), VP information security, chief trust officer, chief information

McDermott + Bull Recruits CFO for Avellino 

Irvine, CA-based search firm McDermott + Bull recently placed Cyril Allouche as treasurer and chief financial officer of Avellino in Menlo Park, CA. Managing director Jake Vander Zanden led the search along with senior executive recruiter Sara Pizarro. Mr. Allouche brings to Avellino over 20 years of experience in finance leadership in both public and pre-IPO companies, including diagnostics and biopharmaceutical.

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Press Releases

McDermott + Bull Places Dean, Faculty of Health and Community Studies, MacEwan University

(March 23, 2022) McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Dr. David Danto as Dean, Faculty of Health and Community Studies at MacEwan University. In this new role, David will work with faculty, staff, and university members to develop innovative new certificates, diplomas, and degrees to ensure graduates are competitive and relevant, differentiating the Faculty of

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Retail Officer, Valley Strong Credit Union

(March 22, 2022) McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Lindsey Strange as Chief Retail Officer at Valley Strong Credit Union. Lindsey will lead all market-facing segments of Retail Banking and Wealth Management, including over 200 team members across 27 branches. Lindsey is a graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School and brings 20 years of retail and business banking experience

McDermott + Bull Places Vice President, Bluerock

(March 14, 2022) McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Andrew Albano as Vice President at Bluerock. Andrew will be involved in the nationwide expansion of the firm’s portfolio across multiple strategies, including single family rental (SFR), multifamily, industrial, and other investment strategies. He will primarily be responsible for leading the execution of new transactions. Andrew

McDermott + Bull Places Director of Investments, Healthpeak Properties

(March 7, 2022) McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Jean Rho as Director of Investments at Healthpeak Properties. Jean will be responsible for assessing real estate investments across all Healthpeak strategies. She will also be involved with the acquisition, disposition, redevelopment, and development of properties throughout the United States.   Jean brings over a decade of

McDermott + Bull Places Two Vice Presidents of Operations, Private Equity-Backed Specialty Dental Brands

(March 1, 2022) McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Ivan Velazquez and John Harrington as Vice President of Operations for private equity-backed Specialty Dental Brands, a Leon Capital Group portfolio company. Both Ivan and John will oversee the day-to-day operations of a growing number of affiliated dental practices within their regions. They will be responsible

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Multimedia

Blogs:
Bridging the Gap: Best Practices for Leveraging Interim Leaders to Propel Business Forward
Q3 2024 Recap: Private Equity Trends in Healthcare
2024 Top Mergers + Acquisitions In MedTech + Life Sciences
Leadership Strategies for the AI and Digitalization Era: A Q+A with Noelle Swan and Brian Allen
2024 Recap: The Evolution of Leadership in Private Equity
Retention Challenges and Strategic Solutions: A Deep Dive into Industry Insights
Q1 2024 Recap: Private Equity Trends in Healthcare
Developing an AI Talent Strategy in Life Sciences
The Art of Executive Search: Brand Champions, Culture Seekers, and Reputation Guardians

To read all of McDermott + Bull’s latest insights please visit: mbexec.com/category/article/

Case Studies:
Optimizing Financial Operations: How an Interim Controller Strengthened a Growing Non-Profit Healthcare Organization
Realigning Field Operations: How an Interim Chief Transformation Officer Positioned a Telecommunications Provider for Profitability
From Reset to Results: How an Interim Executive Director Advanced Critical Projects at a Leading Hospital System
Breaking the Close Cycle: How an Interim Controller Restructured Finance Operations at a Fast-Paced DTC Brand
Establishing Financial Stability: How an Interim Controller Brought Structure to a Non-Profit Life Sciences Organization
Optimizing Financial Operations: How an Interim Controller Strengthened a Growing Non-Profit Healthcare Organization
Navigating Leadership Gaps: Interim Controller Strengthens Finance Team at PE-Owned Manufacturing Company

To view all McDermott + Bull’s case studies please visit: mbexec.com/category/interim-leaders-case-study/

Investor Insights Video Series
Investor Insights: Ken Dropiewski with Terri Burke, Senior Partner at Intuitive Ventures
Investor Insights: Ken Dropiewski with Kate Garrett, Co-Founder + Managing Partner at Sonder Capital
Investor Insights: Ken Dropiewski with Tasneem Dohadwala, Founding Partner at Excelestar Ventures
Investor Insights: Ken Dropiewski with Greg Garfield, Senior Managing Director at KCK MedTech
Investor Insights: Ken Dropiewski with Greg Garfield, Senior Managing Director at KCK MedTech
Investor Insights: Ken Dropiewski with Mike Carusi, General Partner at Lightstone Ventures
Investor Insights: Ken Dropiewski with Dashana Zaveri, Managing Partner at Catalyst Health Ventures
Investor Insights: Ken Dropiewski with Louis Cannon, MD and Alan Davis, MD of BioStar Capital
Investor Insights: Ken Dropiewski with Gwen Watanabe of H.I.G. Capital

Events:
McDermott + Bull to Join the Private Directors Association’s Virtual Event on Unlocking Board Opportunities