Cowen Partners Executive Search

ABOUT US

At Cowen Partners, we stand at the forefront of the executive search industry, empowering companies to thrive and excel in their growth, revenue, and market presence. We specialize in identifying exceptional leaders and placing them in key positions to drive success. Our team of seasoned executive recruiters collaborates with organizations of all sizes, encompassing both public and private enterprises, pre-IPO ventures, and non-profit entities. Through a meticulous and discerning approach, we unite handpicked candidates, with companies in pursuit of the most exceptional executive talent, representing the top 1%. With the support of our experienced senior partners, we execute a diligent and efficient executive search process, ensuring leadership placements within a remarkable six-week timeframe.

Our executive search placements span the entire C-suite: CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CMOs, CIO/ CTOs, CHROs, CLOs, and leadership roles including VPs, Directors, and more.

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Achievements

Representative Clients

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Find a Recruiter

Shawn Cole

President

Ash Wendt

President

Kim Bartelt

Managing Director, Client Services

Thomas Paik

Managing Director

Sam Torres

Managing Partner

Jacob Gamble

Principal

Cheryl Nantang

Director

Allison Cox

Director Executive Search

Why We Started Cowen Partners Executive Search
Cowen Partners saw an opportunity not being met in the market. We saw that most executive search firms had a narrow focus on specific regions, or working with one or two industries. Others were filled with partners whose processes were out of date with today’s modern demands. Or worse, large firms were overstaffed with eager grads who had zero experience and no senior team support.

Cowen Partners Focuses On One Principle: Quality
Our team was developed to anticipate clients’ needs proactively, then develop a wide variety of networks where personal attention replaced automated online job ads. The reason why? Due diligence. It’s why we successfully place top executive talent in 38 days, on average.

Cowen Partners | Precision Over Quantity
We believe in sending the right candidates right away. That’s why our model focuses on precise placement of key talent. You don’t want a massive list of candidates, you want a list of the right candidates ready to lead. That’s where we come in and why clients come back to us, again and again, to place executive leadership.

Our Team Places Talent For Trajectory Level Growth
When you choose Cowen Partners, you get senior partner led searches, due diligence run networking, candidate vetting, critical review, and high level teamwork geared towards one goal: placing top talent, right away, for your role. This is how we became, and stay, a leading team of executive search consultants. Are you ready to make your next role the right one for massive growth?

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Solutions and Expertise

Solutions

Data Analy./Mrkt. Intell.
Diversity & Inclusion
Executive Search
Succession Planning

Industries

Advertising/Marketing
Aerospace/Defense
Alt. Investments
Asset Management
Automotive
Biotechnology
Clean Tech./Sustain.
Cloud Based
Colleges/Universities
Commercial Banking
Construction
Consulting
Consumer
Consumer Products
Consumer Services
Cybersecurity
Data & Analytics
Devices
Education
Energy
Engineering & Archit.
Family Offices
Financial Services
FinTech
FinTech
Foundations
Healthcare Services
Hedge Funds
High Tech
Industrial
Industrial Products
Insurance
Internet
Investment Banking
Investment Mgmt.
Legal/Compliance
Life Sci./Healthcare
Luxury
Medical
Mobile
Pharmaceuticals
Private Banking
Private Equity
Professional Services
Real Estate
Retail
Software
Sports
Technology
Transportation
Utilities
Venture Capital

Functions

Advertising
Business Development
C-Level
C-Suite
CEO/President
Data/Analytics
Diversity & Inclusion
Finance/Accounting
General Management
GM/Operations
Human Resources
Information/Digital
Invest. Mgmt./Banking
Investor Relations
Legal/Compliance
Manufacturing
Marketing & Sales

Cowen Partners Executive Search

News Briefings

Cowen Partners Places CEO at Signal Financial Federal Credit Union

Vancouver, WA-based Cowen Partners Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Kenyahda Cahoon as the new CEO of Signal Financial Federal Credit Union. He succeeds Francois Verleysen, who served as president and CEO of Signal Financial since 2014. Mr. Verleysen retired from the organization in January 2025. “On behalf of the board of directors, we welcome

Cowen Partners Retained by Signal Financial Federal Credit Union to Lead CEO Search

Credit unions face mounting challenges from stricter regulations, economic pressures, and industry shifts. Increased oversight from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and National Credit Union Administration on fees, lending, and cybersecurity is straining smaller institutions, while rising interest rates and inflation are impacting loan demand and deposits. At the same time, competition from fintech and

Cowen Partners Appoints Director of Client Services

Vancouver, WA-based Cowen Partners Executive Search has named Cheryl Nantang as director of client services. “Cheryl Nantang is an exceptional addition to our team at Cowen Partners Executive Search,” said Shawn Cole, president of Cowen Partners. “Her deep expertise across private, public, and non-profit sectors, combined with her passion for connecting organizations with transformative leadership, aligns perfectly

Cowen Partners Assists Okland Construction with Chief People Officer Search

Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with

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Press Releases

United American Indian Involvement, Inc. Retains Cowen Partners for CEO Search

Los Angeles, CA – United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) today announced that it has retained Cowen Partners to conduct an executive search for a new Chief Executive Officer. This strategic partnership reflects UAII’s commitment to securing exceptional leadership that will continue to drive forward its mission of promoting and supporting the physical, behavioral, and

Cowen Partners Conducts CEO Search for Signal Financial Federal Credit Union

Kensington, MD – December 18, 2024 – Cowen Partners Executive Search has been selected by Signal Financial Federal Credit Union to lead the search for its next Chief Executive Officer, following the announcement of CEO Francois Verleysen’s retirement. Verleysen will step down after a decade of transformative leadership at Signal Financial and a distinguished 42-year

Cowen Partners Welcomes Accomplished Executive Recruiter Allison Cox to the Team

Cowen Partners Executive Search, one of the nation’s premier executive recruiting firms, is proud to announce the addition of Allison Cox to its distinguished team of executive recruiters. Allison brings an exceptional track record of placing VP to C-suite leaders across public, private, and nonprofit organizations. With a strategic and consultative approach, she specializes in

Cowen Partners Welcomes Jacob Gamble as Principal

Cowen Partners, a nationally recognized executive search firm, is proud to announce that Jacob Gamble has joined the firm as a Principal. With over 20 years of global experience spanning management consulting, investment banking, investment management, family offices, and corporate strategy, Jacob brings exceptional expertise to his role, focusing on identifying and recruiting transformative leadership

Cheryl Nantang Joins Cowen Partners as Director Client Services

Cowen Partners Executive Search is proud to announce the addition of Cheryl Nantang as Director Client Services. A highly accomplished executive search professional, Cheryl brings a wealth of experience spanning private, public, and non-profit sectors. Her expertise in identifying and securing transformative leadership makes her a valuable asset to Cowen Partners’ mission of empowering organizations

Cowen Partners Launches Operating Partners Cohort

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, USA, October 31, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Leading executive search and consulting firm Cowen Partners is announcing the launch of their Operating Partners Cohort. The group consists of six strategic executives who are available for consulting engagements with a desire to provide comprehensive support to new and existing executive search clients.