BrainWorks

About Us

BrainWorks has made a strategic commitment to serving leading private equity investors and their portfolio companies. We have developed a strong track record of partnering with investors to identify the human capital strategies most critical to achieving their investment thesis, accelerating value creation, and positioning them for a strong exit.

Our track record has been built by disrupting the traditional 90-day retained search methodology.  While a standard in the corporate world, in order to compete in today’s economy and stay ahead of the market in recruiting and retaining top leaders, speed and smarter search have become paramount.  Private equity investors generally have great instincts in assessing leaders, but most PE leaders today would say that they lack the same rigor in securing top leaders compared to the rigorous institutionalized processes they undertake in acquiring companies.  Brainworks Top Grading based search process institutionalizes talent acquisition utilizing unique qualitative and quantitative measurement tools and scorecards resulting in combining data driven analysis with traditional search assessment.

Another differentiator that BrainWorks offers is the ability to help C Suite Executives build their teams under them to drive business performance. All great leaders know that a great strategy is only as good as the team you have executing that strategy. Our diverse practice areas uniquely situate BrainWorks to fill the team under the leader with top talent while utilizing the same rigor, processes and 30 day timeline as we do for C-Level.

In addition to our Private Equity Practice, BrainWorks has dedicated practices in Accounting & Finance, Accounting & Finance – Interim, Analytics, Data Science & Data Governance, Commodities Technology & Trading, Consumer Products, CRM & Direct Marketing, Cybersecurity, Data & Data Insights, eCommerce, Digital Media & Entertainment, Financial Technology, Go-To-Market Search – Private Equity/Insurance and Financial Services, Human Resources, Legal, Market Research & Consumer Insights, Medical Device, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Private Investments, Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain & Operations, and Technology.

BrainWorks is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Hiring diverse employees in an environment that offers a deep sense of belonging is proven to lead to an increase in productivity, morale, customer engagement, professional satisfaction, and growth. For nearly three decades, BrainWorks has led the industry in sourcing and placing diverse talent. By harnessing proven strategies and sourcing a diverse candidate pool, BrainWorks helps businesses of all sizes find, attract, and ultimately hire talented, diverse staff.

Achievements

RECENT PLACEMENTS

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Solutions And Expertise

BrainWorks’ approach is time sensitive, cost-effective, and guarantees results!

Solutions
  • Executive Search
  • Interim
Industries
  • Consumer
  • Consumer Products
  • CRM
  • eCommerce
  • FinTech
  • Legal
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Medical Devices
  • Private Banking
  • Private Equity
  • Real Estate
  • Supply Chain
  • Technology
Functions
  • Business Development
  • CEO/President
  • Data/Analytics
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Invest. Mgmt./Banking
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Supply Chain

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News Briefings

CFOs as Strategic Architects: Navigating Transformation in Financial Services

Financial services organizations, generally, are facing a new competitive market, regulatory challenges and a constant struggle to manage cost and efficiency, recruiters tell Hunt Scanlon Media. This requires strategic leaders, both men and women, with a multidimensional skill-set and competencies that often go above and beyond any typical job description. CFOs play a pivotal role

5 Hiring Strategies for 2025

This time of year presents an ideal opportunity to fine-tune your hiring strategy and assemble a team that will propel your business forward. In today’s competitive talent landscape, attracting and securing top candidates demands more than a simple job description and a handful of interviews. It demands a thoughtful, proactive approach that aligns with your

Executive Search 2025: Balancing AI Innovation with a Human Touch

The executive search industry is entering one of its most transformative eras, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and shifting client needs and expectations. In 2024, firms faced many challenges marked by economic uncertainty, evolving workforce dynamics, and increasing demand for specialized leadership roles. While internal talent mobility and cautious hiring strategies were

Leading and Scaling with Talent

Talent has become the cornerstone of value creation in private equity, shaping the success of portfolio companies and driving superior returns. As traditional levers like financial engineering and cost optimization face diminishing returns, private equity firms are increasingly focused on leadership and operational excellence to unlock growth. The role of talent leaders has never been

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Press Releases

Jax Willey of BrainWorks Facilitates Josh Pang as President of Mack Molding’s Northern Division.

May 2024 – BrainWorks, renowned for its personalized approach to executive searches, is delighted to announce Practice Leader Jax Willey’s instrumental role in Mack Moldings appointing Josh Pang as President of their Northern Division. This partnership stands as a testament to BrainWorks’ unwavering commitment to uniting exceptional talent with forward-thinking organizations. Mack Molding, a powerhouse

BrainWorks Facilitates Key Placement at Wedbush Securities

November, 2023 – BrainWorks, a leading boutique executive search firm, announced the successful placement of Heather Middleton as the Vice President of Regulatory and Litigation counsel at Wedbush Securities, a renowned financial services firm with a legacy dating back to 1955. Heather Middleton brings over 15 years of experience in traditional law settings, specializing in

BrainWorks Completes CFO Search for RightCrowd

October 20, 2023 – Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has assisted in the recruitment of Catherine O’Brien as the new CFO of RightCrowd. Todd Shiner, VP, partner – accounting and finance, private equity PortCo. search for BrainWorks, and his team led the search for RightCrowd. Ms. O’Brien has experience in partnering with private equity firms, conducting M&A transactions, leading growth

BrainWorks Facilitates Key Placement of Todd Berkland as Chief Development Officer at Visterra Landscape Group, Backed by Trinity Hunt Partners

August, 2023 – BrainWorks, a prominent boutique executive search firm, announced its instrumental role in the appointment of Todd Berkland as chief development officer at Visterra Landscape Group, a platform created by Trinity Hunt Partners. This significant placement highlights BrainWorks’ dedication to connecting exceptional professionals with thriving organizations. Visterra Landscape Group, a platform initiated by

BrainWorks Facilitates Key Executive Placement at Vivabox Solutions

Prominent Executive Search Firm Enables Strategic Appointment of Michael Magee as Senior Vice President Sales BrainWorks, a distinguished boutique executive search firm, recently assisted in the appointment of Michael Magee as Senior Vice President Sales at Vivabox Solutions. Leveraging its three-decade legacy of connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations, BrainWorks continues to drive impactful executive