ADK Consulting & Executive Search

About Us

ADK is an industry leader in executive recruiting with roots that date back to our 2003 incorporation in Jacksonville, Florida. Our early success in identifying and providing outstanding leaders has not only enhanced our clients’ organizations but provided a positive impact on their communities and regions. Many of these executive placements have affected legislation on the national level and are recognized as top industry leaders.

We partner with our clients at the onset of every project and throughout the entire process. Our talented team of 25 professionals understands current and impending senior management and leadership issues. The methodology we employ includes thorough recruitment techniques. Each project is led by a seasoned team to conduct research, marketing, sourcing, personal outreach, extensive screening processes and outstanding communication with clients and candidates. Over 83% of our business comes from repeat clients. Often new business comes from referrals, not only from clients, but often from both successful and unsuccessful candidates who were impressed with our process and communication.

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Solutions And Expertise

Our Initial Focus in Aviation / Aerospace – ADK has become the largest executive recruitment firm in the Unites States for the airport industry, filling more CEO and C-Suite positions than any other recruitment firm with well over 600 CEO and C-Suite airport recruitments, as well as organizational development and airport compensation studies.

Our Expansion into Other Industries – ADK has expanded to fill senior leadership positions in multiple industries for both Private and Public Sectors ranging from small private companies to Fortune 100 companies in the U.S., Canada, Turks & Caicos and large international companies with presence in the United States.

Solutions
  • Consulting Services
  • Executive Search
  • Interim
  • Succession Planning
Industries
  • Aircraft MRO
  • Aviation/Aerospace
  • Colleges/Universities
  • Government
  • Legal
  • Parking & Mobility
  • Ports
  • Real Estate
  • Technology
  • Trade Associations
  • Transportation Related Industries
Functions
  • All Senior Level Functions
  • Aviation Fleet Management
  • Business Development
  • CEO/President
  • CFO
  • Communications/PR
  • COO
  • Finance
  • General Management
  • Government
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Management/Staff
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Operations

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Press Releases

Florida Airports Council Partners with ADK to Recruit Executive Director

ADK Consulting and Executive Search, a prominent boutique executive search firm, partnered with The Florida Airports Council (FAC) to recruit its new Executive Director, Tiffany Wilson Garling. Ms. Garling brings a wealth of experience in economic development, government affairs, and the aviation industry to her new role. She currently serves as the Lead Lobbyist for

The Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission Works With ADK to Find Next Executive Director

The Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission retained ADK Consulting and Executive Search to recruit their new Executive Director. After a nationwide search, Stephen Baker was named as Executive Director and will provide leadership, supervision, coordination, and direction of all activities and staff at the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT). On June 20, the

The City of San José Names New Director of Aviation

Jacksonville, Florida-based ADK Consulting and Executive Search announced the successful placement of Mukesh (Mookie) Patel as the City of San José’s new Director of Aviation at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC). ADK conducted a nationwide recruitment, working with San José City Manager Jennifer Maguire. “Mookie has an extensive executive background with three decades of

The City of Philadelphia, Department of Aviation Names Milton Robinson Vice President of Facilities Maintenance

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The City of Philadelphia, Department of Aviation has named Milton Robinson as Vice President of Facilities Maintenance at Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport. In his new role, Robinson will oversee the comprehensive maintenance of the airports’ expansive facilities, including all landside, terminal, and airfield areas. He began his new role

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