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About Us

Since 2006, ON Partners is the only pure-play retained executive search firm building diverse C-level and board leadership teams across industries and functions. With offices across the country, we rebuilt the institution of executive search for the way you work.

Our approach to executive search is untraditional – by choice.

We got rid of playbooks, outdated practices, and unnecessary layers. Our approach includes present partners who are with you from the first brief to the final decision, individually crafted solutions that are unique to each client, and an easier experience all around.

Named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms and to the Inc. 500/5000 Lists nine times, the firm is consistently ranked among the top 20 retained executive search firms in the U.S.

Untraditional by Choice. Original by Design. Since 2006.

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At ON Partners, we stand for a better executive search experience. After all, we know it’s not just about the results—it’s about meeting your expectations along the way. Our business model empowers and incentivizes our consultants to be collaborative, transparent and accessible. This allows them to make you the priority, focus on your mission and set you up for success from the beginning.

ON Partners builds unrivaled C-level and board leadership teams for organizations from public companies to growth equity. How? We bring values-based leadership to executive search. Driven by our core values, we propel your company’s mission, focus on quality over quantity and build true partnerships. It all adds up to an elevated experience with better results.

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Solutions And Expertise

Solutions
  • Advisory Services
  • Board Services
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Executive Search
  • Org. Chart Mapping
Industries
  • Aerospace/Defense
  • All Industries
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemicals
  • Clean Tech./Sustain.
  • Cloud Based
  • Consumer
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data & Analytics
  • Devices
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • FinTech
  • Healthcare Services
  • High Tech
  • Industrial
  • Internet
  • Life Sci./Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical Devices
  • Mobile
  • Non-Profit
  • Payments/Processes
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Private Equity
  • Professional Services
  • Software
  • Technology
  • Venture Capital
Functions
  • Advertising
  • All Functions
  • Board/Governance
  • Business Development
  • CEO/President
  • Communications/PR
  • Customer Service
  • Data/Analytics
  • Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Government
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Invest. Mgmt./Banking
  • Investor Relations
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Medical/Clinical
  • Research & Develop.
  • Risk Management
  • Supply Chain

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News Briefings

ON Partners Recruits CFO for Axcelis Technologies

Executive search firm ON Partners recently helped to place James Coogan as the new CFO of NASDAQ-traded Axcelis Technologies Inc., a supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry. Mr. Coogan will join the company in October. Partner Lenny Vairo spearheaded the assignment for the search firm. “After an extensive search, we are delighted to announce

The Shifting Landscape for Leadership Skill-Sets

Reskilling has been a simmering hot topic for the past several years, especially as it applies to professional and technical skills. But the past year and a half may go down as the great shake-up for leadership skills, according to executive search consultants. Traditional leader skill-sets (including communication), which could once be mastered, now need

ON Partners Recruits CEO for Intterra

Daniel Bolger and Jake Espenlaub of ON Partners have helped to place Mike Soldan as the new chief executive officer for Intterra, an interagency common operational platform backed by Emberline. He takes over as CEO from Molly Hausmann, who has served in an interim-role since early 2023, after also holding the COO role. “As the world increases in complexity, we

ON Partners Recruits CFO for Coretelligent

Baillie Parker of ON Partners recently assisted in the recruitment of Thomas Pacheco as the new chief financial officer of Coretelligent in Needham, MA. “Further illustrating its tremendous growth, Coretelligent has expanded its team of dedicated employees by 13.4 percent, attracting and retaining top-tier talent even when other companies, including other managed service providers, face talent scarcity,”

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Press Releases

Kurt Preston Named Vice President of Sourcing for Sonos

(Sept. 10, 2021) Sonos, a sound experience company connecting millions of listeners all around the world, recently appointed Kurt Preston as the Vice President of Sourcing. Preston is a high-performing international procurement and operations professional with over 20 years of continuous global experience with industry-leading companies GE, Compaq, Dell, and Apple. Most recently, Preston served

Quantum Health Names Drew Domecq Chief Technology Officer

(Sept. 9, 2021) Quantum Health, the industry-leading healthcare navigation and care coordination company, announced that Drew Domecq has joined the company as its chief technology officer. The addition of Domecq to the company’s already deep technical bench underscores Quantum Health’s continued commitment to raising the bar on human-centered innovation and outcomes through its proprietary integration

Point of Rental Software Names Chase Kincaid SVP of Sales

(Sept. 7, 2021) Point of Rental Software is expanding its focus on strategic growth, adding Senior Vice President of Sales Chase Kincaid. “We want to play a role in developing the rental industry worldwide,” said Point of Rental CEO Wayne Harris. “Chase’s data and sales background in similar companies will help us grow across new frontiers in

Chad Lane aAppointed to Chief Product Officer at International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)

(Sept. 1, 2021) International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), the leading education and certification of personal trainers, nutrition coaches, and wellness professionals, recently appointed Chad Lane as Chief Product Officer. Lane is an experienced innovative product and business leader who connects design, engineering, and product management to build disruptive products reaching customers globally. Lane has experience

ACI Worldwide Appoints Two New Independent Directors to Board

(Aug. 30, 2021) ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions, announced the appointment of two new independent directors, Mary Harman and Samir Zabaneh, to the company’s Board of Directors. Ms. Harman most recently served as Managing Director, Enterprise Payments at Bank of America Corporation, having held various leadership roles there for more

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Multimedia

ON Partners Featured Work
Press Release: ON Partners Reveals Transaction Bonuses are Shaping Executive Talent Strategies in Private Equity Industry
A blueprint for future CEOs
Adapting to a competitive landscape: The PE playbook for executive compensation

Reports
25 Years of Experience: The Magic Number for C-Level Executive Hiring

Blogs:
ON Partners Experiences 89% Growth; Named to Inc. 5000 for the Eighth Time
An Evolved Opportunity Arises for Executive Moms Post-Pandemic
Part 02: Listening to the ON Community to Make Meaningful Diversity Progress in 2021
Ranked Top 4 Executive Search Firms in Atlanta
ON Continues to Recognize Diverse Leaders and Organizations Within Our Community
Ranked Top 15 Executive Search Firms in Minneapolis/St. Paul
VC, Private & Growth Equity: ON’s Successful Executive Placements in H1 2021
Sales & Marketing: ON’s Successful Executive Placements in H1 2021
Supply Chain and Operations: ON’s Successful Executive Placements in H1 2021
Finance & Accounting: ON’s Successful Executive Placements in H1 2021
Consumer: ON’s Successful Executive Placements in H1 2021
Life Sciences & Healthcare: ON’s Successful Executive Placements in H1 2021
What’s your job costing you? 2021 trends by Marc Gasperino
Top 4 trends for CFOs in 2021 – by Joe Olson
What’s Your Job Costing You? 2021 Trends by Marc Gasperino
Top Four CFO Trends in 2021 – Insights from Joe Olson, Partner at ON Partners
Top 10 Executive Jobs in 2021 — Executive Search Firm Forecast
What Will it Take to be a Successful CEO or Board Member in 2021?
C-Level Job Demand Surges in Second Half 2020: ON Partners Analysis
Gratitude to the ON Community of Leaders in 2020
Board Effectiveness Begins With Director Selection — Published in Board Leadership Journal
What I’ve Learned as a First-Time Board Member
8 Key Traits to Look For When Hiring a Turnaround CEO

Best of 2020 Series:
Top 5 Articles of 2020
Best of 2020 – Sales & Marketing Success
Best of 2020 – Finance and Accounting Success
Best of 2020 – Life Sciences and Healthcare
Best of 2020 – Supply Chain and Operations

Videos

DEI Video Series Part 01: Marvin Boakye, Chief People & Diversity Officer at Papa John’s
DEI Video Series Part 02: Jignasha Amin Grooms, Executive Vice President, CHRO/Legal at Epicor
DEI Video Series Part 03: Christina C. Loh, Supply Chain Executive
DEI in the ON Community Series: Executive Influencers Weigh In On Their Progress
ON Partners - A Better Experience Starts Here
ON Partners - A Better Executive Search Experience Starts With ON
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