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.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Recently Completed Searches

Simon Kawitzky

Senior Vice President of Real Estate

Chad Bystedt

Chief Financial Officer

Jovan Hollins

Chief Operating Officer

Matthew Ratnesar

Chief Executive Officer, North America

Dr. Gordon Binsted

Provost + Vice-President, Academic

Marilyn Jacob

Vice President, Outpatient Services

Craig Redmond

Chief Operating Officer

Frank Yang

Chief Financial Officer

Qiana Daniel

Senior Vice President, Bank Regulatory Compliance Officer

Stephanie Green

Chief Operating Officer

Tyler McCormick

Chief of Staff & Strategy

Michelle Woodhill

Chief Executive Officer

Christiane Hodson

Chief Donor Experience Officer

Natalia Coen

Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer

Mark Christian

Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer

Stephanie Heller

Chief Human Resources Officer

Roberto Martinez

Chief Financial Officer

Maleha Haroon

Director, Institutional Giving

Craig Creaturo

Chief Financial Officer

Mayra Sanchez

Vice President, SEC Reporting

David Hebert

Vice President of Business Development

Eric Priester

Chief Financial Officer

Greg Scaven

Chief Executive Officer

Scott Durbin

Chief Executive Officer

Michelle Bradshaw

Senior Vice President, Information Technology

Mark Walker

Senior Vice President, Northern California Regional Banking Head

Stephen Wideman

Chief Financial Officer

Jonathan Santos-Ramos

Chief Program Officer

Elizabeth Starling

Director of Development

Jenique Jones

Executive DirectorExecutive Director

Krishna Kilambi

Principal, Corporate Finance

Charissa Sopoaga

Senior Vice President, Retail Operations

Zuckerman

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Dottie Ann Clayton Stevenson

Chief People Officer

Jerrod Keller

Executive Vice President + Chief Experience Officer

Brian Sill

Chief Financial Officer

Vivian Wong

Vice President

McDermott + Bull

Find a Recruiter

Angela Anderson

Chief Operating Officer, Executive Search + Interim Leaders

Brandon Biegenzahn

President, Executive Search Division

Jeff Black

Partner, Executive Search

Denae Bluethmann

Senior Vice President of Recruiting + Development, Executive Search

Chris Bull

Managing Partner + Co-Founder, Executive Search

Heather Cameron

Director of Talent Acquisition + Operations

Chris Craig

Vice President, Executive Search

Michelle Davis

Managing Director, Interim Leaders

Teun de Nooijer

Partner

Sun-Sun de Swaan

Managing Director

Ken Dropiewski

Partner, Executive Search

Michael Finegold

Managing Director, Executive Search

Julie Francis

Director, Interim Leaders

Paul Gibbons

Managing Partner

James Hickey

Senior Managing Director, Interim Leaders

Jason Levi Pinegar

Partner, Executive Search

Ian Kronig

Principal Consultant

Garrett Lipus

Partner, Executive Search

Craig Lipus

Managing Partner, Executive Search

Mark McConnell

Senior Managing Director, Interim Leaders

Rod McDermott

CEO + Co-Founder, Executive Search, Interim Leaders, Executive Network

Norbert Meijer

Managing Partner

Jared Moriarty

Partner, Executive Search

Jetse Reijenga

Senior Advisor & Former Founder, McDermott & Bull Europe

Tamra Solis

Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Interim leaders

Jake Vander Zanden

Partner, Executive Search

Alex Verdecchia

Principal

Sue Waterbury

Partner, Executive Search

Milo Zegerius

Managing Partner

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.

McDermott + Bull

Solutions And Expertise

Solutions

Board Services
Career Services
Diversity & Inclusion
Executive Search
Interim
Leadership Develop.
Mgmt. Consulting
Recruitment Research

Industries

Advertising/Marketing
Aerospace/Defense
Agriculture
Associations
Automotive
Biotechnology
Chemicals
Clean Tech./Sustain.
Cloud Based
Colleges/Universities
Commercial Banking
Communications
Construction
Consulting
Consumer
Consumer Products
Consumer Services
Cultural Arts
Cybersecurity
Education
Energy
Engineering & Archit.
Faith Based
Family Offices
Financial Services
FinTech
FinTech
Foundations
Healthcare Services
Industrial
Industrial Products
Insurance
Internet
Investment Banking
Investment Mgmt.
Life Sci./Healthcare
Luxury
Media & Entertainment
Medical
Medical Devices
Mobile
Natural Resources
Non-Profit
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceuticals
Private Banking
Private Equity
Professional Services
Restaurants
Retail
Software
Sports
Supply Chain
Technology
Transportation
Travel, Hosp. & Leisure
Utilities
Venture Capital

Functions

Board/Governance
Business Development
CEO/President
Communications/PR
Data/Analytics
Development
Diversity & Inclusion
Finance/Accounting
General Management
GM/Operations
Government
Human Resources
Information/Digital
Invest. Mgmt./Banking
Manufacturing
Marketing & Sales
Medical/Clinical
Research & Develop.
Risk Management
Supply Chain

McDermott + Bull

News Briefings

McDermott + Bull Recruits U.S. Leader for Rayner

Irvine, CA-based search firm McDermott + Bull recently assisted in the recruitment of Scott Corning as vice president, Americas, for Rayner, a global manufacturer of products for cataract surgery headquartered in Worthing, U.K. The search was completed by partner Jake Vander Zanden, and head of search operations Mallory McDermott. Mr. Corning will play a pivotal role in developing and executing

McDermott + Bull Assists Inari Medical with CTO Search

Chief technology officers are crucial because they drive the technological vision and strategy of an organization, ensuring that technology investments align with business goals, according to executive recruiters. They oversee the development and implementation of innovative solutions, manage the technology team, and stay ahead of industry trends to keep the company competitive. Irvine, CA-based search

McDermott + Bull Recruits CEO for Cocoon Inc.

Irvine, CA-based search firm McDermott + Bull has recruited James R. Callan as president and CEO of Cocoon Inc., a middle-market leader in innovative corrosion-prevention solutions. This executive search was led by McDermott + Bull partner Jared Moriarty and senior executive recruiter Alyssa Camire. According to Leo Crotty, Cocoon founder and chairman of the board, the company was impressed

McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Credit Officer for First Northern Bank

Irvine, CA-based search firm McDermott + Bull has assisted in the recruitment of Brett Hamilton as chief credit officer of First Northern Bank in Dixon, NY. This search was led by McDermott + Bull president Brandon Biegenzahn, managing director Courtney Dorrel, and executive recruiter Rachel Camonayan. “Brett’s leadership and financial acumen should be instrumental in guiding our credit culture and supporting

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McDermott + Bull

Press Releases

McDermott + Bull Completes Search for Chief Credit Officer, First Northern Bank

McDermott + Bull has successfully ran the executive search for a Chief Credit Officer at First Northern Bank, with Brett Hamilton assuming the position. In this role, Brett will be responsible for the design, execution, and communication of credit policy, approval, administration, and portfolio analysis, while serving as the primary liaison with the examiners on

McDermott + Bull Places Senior Vice President, Director of Information Security, Five Star Bank

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Shoichi (Sho) Omoto as Senior Vice President, Director of Information Security at Five Star Bank. In this role, Sho will be responsible for developing, executing, and overseeing the bank’s information security program. Additionally, he will oversee enterprise-wide risk assessments, control validation, and threat assessment, ensuring the bank’s ongoing compliance

McDermott + Bull Places Senior Vice President, Director of Operations, First Pacific Bank

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Trang Phan as Senior Vice President, Director of Operations at First Pacific Bank. In this role, Trang will serve on the bank’s leadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of the bank as a visible strategic and operational leader with oversight of bank operations, central

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Financial Officer, Leonid Capital Partners

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Ian Holroyd as Chief Financial Officer at Leonid Capital Partners. In this newly created role, Ian will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the firm, developing and implementing comprehensive finance and accounting strategies to meet current and future needs, along with building and leading a team

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Technology Officer, Cubex

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Ryan Booth as Chief Technology Officer at Cubex. In this role, Ryan will lead a software development team and will be instrumental in defining the strategy and direction of Cubex products, as well as supporting the company’s growth. Ryan has a strong background in enterprise SaaS, along with extensive

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