Nexus Search Partners

About Us

As a purpose-driven executive search firm, Nexus Search Partners understands and celebrates the power of the person – the idea that one individual can spark change, initiate new ways of thinking, introduce new ideas, and incite growth that can chart the direction of an organization for years to come.

That core belief guides our intentional, tailored and hands-on approach to search that prioritizes diversity as a business necessity. And we are committed to supporting the communities we serve so that we can build a pipeline of the next generation of diverse talent that can meet the growing needs of forward-thinking businesses.

We also believe in the power of partnership, working closely with clients to find and nurture cultural adds, then coaching and mentoring them to ensure sustainable success.

What sets Nexus apart

  • Fueling success through personalized talent partnerships
  • Competitive advantage through an inclusive talent outlook
  • Empowering executive impact through ongoing coaching
  • Bridging talent and companies for lasting success
  • Data-driven talent intelligence to inform hiring strategies

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Our Team

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Our team brings together accomplished leaders with extensive Fortune 500 and private equity experience across talent acquisition, finance, and leadership development. With decades of combined experience as C-suite executives, board directors, and HR/diversity leaders at global organizations, we understand firsthand the critical importance of finding the right executive talent. Our diverse team leverages deep industry expertise and a purpose-driven approach to deliver tailored search solutions that create access for talent from all backgrounds.

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Solutions And Expertise

Our wraparound services:

  • Invest significant amount of time up-front to assess corporate culture and candidate alignment
  • Access to a proprietary network of top-notch leaders with diverse experiences
  • 6-months of complimentary executive coaching with former Fortune 50 leaders

Our lens into Corporate America:

  • As industry veterans and Fortune 50 HR leaders, we’ve stood where you’re standing
  • Founder, Thaddeus Jones, launched Nexus to address gaps and conduct search the way he would have expected as a corporate HR leader

Our equal dedication to clients and candidates:

  • Candidates are as much our clients as you are
  • Success means our clients are equipped to thrive in your organizational environment

Our genuine commitment to inclusive slates:

  • Our service offerings are diverse, and we bring industry knowledge along with an extensive network of great talent from all backgrounds to the search process
Solutions
Industries
  • Consumer Products
  • Consumer Services
  • Industrial
  • Life Sci./Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Non-Profit
  • Private Equity
  • Professional and Financial Services
  • Technology
Functions
  • C-Level
  • CEO
  • CFO
  • Chief Diversity Officer
  • CHRO
  • COO
  • Corporate Controller
  • eCommerce
  • HR
  • IT
  • Marketing
  • President
  • Private Equity Board Members
  • Sales
  • SVP

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News Briefings

Nexus Search Partners Recruits CFO for Team Air

Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, recently helped to recruit Jonathan Williams as the new CFO of Team Air, an HVAC distribution platform backed by Kian Capital. “Please join us in welcoming Jonathan Williams to the team,” Team Air said in a LinkedIn post. “A decade of CFO experience, scaling

Nexus Search Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Azurity Pharmaceuticals

Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, recently assisted in the recruitment of Vinicius Gomes de Lima as chief medical officer of Azurity Pharmaceuticals, an international specialty pharmaceutical company headquartered in the U.S., backed by QHP Capital. The international search, spanning North America and Europe, focused on identifying a medical

Nexus Search Partners Names Leader of Private Equity Practice

Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has appointed Allison Worthington as partner and leader of its private equity practice. “Allison’s background as both a private equity talent leader and retained executive search expert gives her a unique perspective as she works with our existing PE clients and creates new

Nexus Search Partners Adds New Partner

Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has expanded with the addition of Alison Summerville as partner, financial services. “Alison’s ability to navigate complexity, build consensus, and anchor business success in purpose-driven leadership makes her an incredible addition to our team,” said Thaddeus Jones, founder and managing partner of Nexus

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Press Releases

Nexus Search Partners Places John Navarro as President, Security Division at Mobile Communications America

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 25, 2025) – Nexus Search Partners, a purpose-driven executive search and advisory firm, has successfully placed John Navarro as President of the Security Division at Mobile Communications America (MCA). In this role, Navarro will lead the Security Division’s strategic growth initiatives, oversee operational performance, and drive innovation in security solutions to better

Nexus Search Partners Places Robert McCutcheon as Chief Executive Officer of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 14, 2025) – Nexus Search Partners, a purpose-driven executive search and advisory firm, has successfully placed Robert McCutcheon as Chief Executive Officer of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance (CLT Alliance). A seasoned executive with more than 35 years of leadership experience, McCutcheon brings a track record of business transformation, operational excellence, and

Tracy Dodson Joins Charlotte Regional Business Alliance as Chief Operating Officer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (December 12, 2024) – Nexus Search Partners, a purpose-driven executive search and advisory firm, has successfully placed Tracy Dodson as chief operating officer and head of economic development for the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance (CLT Alliance). Dodson, currently Assistant City Manager and Economic Development Director for the City of Charlotte, will begin her

McColl Center Names Asa Jackson President and Chief Executive Officer

Nexus Search Partners is pleased to announce the successful placement of Asa Jackson as President and Chief Executive Officer of McColl Center, effective January 6, 2025, following a comprehensive national search. As a purpose-driven executive search firm, we partnered with McColl Center’s Board of Directors to identify a leader who could advance the organization’s mission

Mobile Communications America Names John Becker Vice President of Strategic Accounts

Exciting news! Our clients at Mobile Communications America (MCA), a portfolio company of Sentinel Capital Partners, recently named John Becker Vice President of Strategic Accounts. With over 20 years of experience at companies like FaceFirst, AMAG Technology, Cenveo, American Water, and Tyco Security Products, John brings a wealth of knowledge in strategic sales leadership, customer

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Case Studies
Case Study: Executive Search Partnership with Positec
In January 2023, Nexus Search Partners was approached by Positec—a leading manufacturer and marketer of innovative home and garden tools, to locate a Senior Vice President of Marketing and eCommerce.

Insights – to view all of Nexus Search Partner’s Insights please click here.
Beyond the Limits of AI: The Value of Human Expertise in Executive Hiring
The Four Pillars of Nexus’s Executive Search Process: Finding the Right Fit for Your Company
Executive Search in an Instant-Gratification World
7 Ways to Prep for Your Interview with an Executive Search Firm
The Culture of Having The Right Executive Leader
Mission: Leaving Corporate America