McDermott + Bull

About Us

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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  • Board Services
  • Career Services
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  • Leadership Develop.
  • Mgmt. Consulting
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  • Advertising/Marketing
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  • Board/Governance
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  • Research & Develop.
  • Risk Management
  • Supply Chain

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News Briefings

McDermott + Bull Expands to San Francisco and Dallas

Irvine, CA-based search firm McDermott + Bull has expanded with the addition of new offices San Francisco and Dallas. Within the last three years, the firm has broadened its reach throughout the U.S. and internationally, including the opening of offices in Canada and Europe. Linda Sierra, managing director in San Francisco, and Jeff Katon, managing director in Dallas,

McDermott + Bull Recruits CEO for Bonchon

Irvine, CA-based search firm McDermott + Bull has placed Flynn Dekker as the new CEO of Bonchon Franchise LLC, a holding company of VIG Partners, Korea’s leading buyout fund. He will take over day-to-day leadership of Bonchon from Jinduk Seo, who will continue to serve on the restaurant chain’s board. The assignment was led by managing partner Chris Bull, executive

Competing in the War for Talent

With the arrival of spring, 2019 is looking to be another strong year for the executive search industry. A recently released report by Bullhorn found that 79 percent of recruiting firms expect revenues to increase this year. To succeed going forward, recruiting firms must be innovative to compete in the war for skilled talent. Stuart

Employers Look to Continue Hiring Plans

U.S. employers are expecting hiring to pick up in the second quarter, with 24 percent of employers planning to add staff, according to the latest “Employment Outlook Survey,” released today by ManpowerGroup. Employers in all U.S. regions and industry sectors are looking for headcount to grow. This is the seventh consecutive year of double-digit hiring outlooks in

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Press Releases

McDermott + Bull Places Director, People + Culture, Justice Institute of British Columbia

(Jan. 18, 2022) McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Kulwinder Sall as Director, People + Culture at Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC). In her new role, Kulwinder is responsible for planning and developing a wide range of human resources programs and initiatives, and for overseeing talent management programs and services for the Justice Institute of British

McDermott + Bull Places Executive Director, Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association of British Columbia and the Mortgage Brokers Institute

(Jan. 17, 2022) McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Carla Giles as Executive Director at Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association of British Columbia (CMBA-BC) and the Mortgage Brokers Institute (MBI). In this role, Carla will work with the board on annual strategic planning, help develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and initiatives, and ensure the delivery

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead Chief Financial Officer, Make-A-Wish Metro New York + Western New York

(Jan. 17, 2022) McDermott + Bull is excited to be working with Make-A-Wish, Metro New York + Western New York, on recruiting a new Chief Financial Officer. This search will be led by McDermott + Bull Partner Sue Waterbury and Chief Operating Officer Angela Anderson. The mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation is to create life-changing wishes for children with

McDermott + Bull Places Corporate Controller, Randall Foods

(Jan. 17, 2022) McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Tim McGarry as Corporate Controller at Randall Foods. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, Tim will play a pivotal role in revamping the finance and accounting department and driving the company’s aggressive growth plan across retailers, food service, and high-end restaurants. Tim brings over 16 years

McDermott + Bull Places Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Universal Group

(Jan. 11, 2022) McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Dave Blaker as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Universal Group. Based in Vancouver, B.C., Dave will provide leadership and guidance to the sales and marketing teams for the Universal Group across Canada. Dave is an accomplished executive with over 25 years of diverse experience

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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