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About Us

DSG Global is a leading executive search and consulting firm delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. With expert insights and specialization across industries and sectors, we offer customized strategic support to drive measurable results through leadership. Leveraging decades of experience and global reach, we have a proven history of partnering with leaders to navigate successful transformations that achieve sustained growth and positive impact.

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ACHIEVEMENTS

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At DSG Global, Your search will always have a Managing Director leading the process from the beginning through to completion. This emphasis on experience enables the firm to work with clients in challenging internal perspectives and moving beyond the expected.

For more information on our Managing Directors, and all our experts, please visit: https://www.dsgco.com/our-people/

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Solutions And Expertise

In addition to serving Fortune 500, mid-market, and private equity-backed companies through our Corporate practice, we also deliver niche expertise through our family of brands.

Nonprofit & Social Impact Practice

Koya Partners has been placing transformational leaders in the Nonprofit and Social Impact sector for 20 years. Now under the DSG umbrella, Koya’s belief that the right person in the right place can change the world continues to guide their work with leading social impact organizations.

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Education Practice

Defined by excellence and informed by experience, we provide the best value in the education market—because the costs of hiring the wrong leader and benefits of finding the right one are both enormous.

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Healthcare Practice

Grant Cooper has spent over 60 years navigating the healthcare landscape. From academic medical centers to physician groups, children’s hospitals and beyond, they know what it takes to provide the highest-level care.

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Solutions
  • Advisory Services
  • Assessment
  • Board Services
  • Culture Shaping
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Search
  • Leadership Develop.
  • Mgmt. Consulting
  • Onboarding
  • Succession Planning
Industries

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News Briefings

Diversified Search Group (DSG Global) | Koya Partners Leading Executive Director Search for the John Paul Stevens Foundation

Diversified Search Group (DSG Global) | Koya Partners was recently retained by the John Paul Stevens Foundation to lead in its search for a new executive director. Molly Brennan, global managing partner and non-profit and social impact practice leader, and Gina Wrolstad Kueber, senior associate, are leading the assignment. This is an exciting opportunity help guide the foundation

Diversified Search Group (DSG Global) | Koya Partners Leading CDO Search for NPR

Diversified Search Group (DSG Global) | Koya Partners has been retained by NPR to lead in its search for a chief development officer and president of the NPR Foundation. The assignment is being led by Gerard F. Cattie Jr. This executive will lead the strategic design and execution of a comprehensive national fundraising program consistent with NPR’s reputation for innovation and excellence.

DSG Global (Diversified Search Group) Appoints Co-Leaders of Chicago Office

DSG Global (Diversified Search Group) has named Margaret Resce Milkint and Cheryl Stevens as co-leaders of the firm’s Chicago office. The announcement underscores DSG Global’s ongoing commitment to growth in the Chicago market and throughout the Midwest, serving clients locally, nationally, and worldwide. “We are thrilled that Margaret and Cheryl will be co-leading our Chicago office, bringing

Storbeck Search | DSG Global Names Practice Leader for Education Practice

Storbeck Search, part of DSG Global (Diversified Search Group), has appointed Dr. Steven Solnick as global managing partner and leader of the firm’s education practice. He succeeds Susan VanGilder, who will continue her work with clients as a managing director, leveraging her experience recruiting and advising presidents, provosts, vice presidents, and academic and administrative deans in higher

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Press Releases

Steven Solnick, Ph.D., Appointed Global Managing Partner and Practice Leader of DSG | Storbeck’s Education Practice

Philadelphia, April 2025 – DSG Global (Diversified Search Group) is pleased to announce that Steven Solnick, Ph.D., has been promoted to Global Managing Partner and Practice Leader of DSG | Storbeck, the firm’s Education Practice. With over three decades of leadership experience across higher education, independent schools, and philanthropy, Steve brings a deep understanding of

DSG Global Names Rob Alessandrini as Chief Financial Officer

Philadelphia, March 2025 – Diversified Search Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Alessandrini, CFA, as its new Chief Financial Officer. Alessandrini brings decades of financial expertise across corporate finance, strategic planning, and investment management, positioning him as a key driver in the firm’s next phase of growth. Alessandrini’s career features notable achievements,

Diversified Search Group Announces Trevor Hooper as Managing Director in Nonprofit and Social Impact Practice

Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diversified Search Group is excited to announce the hiring of Trevor Hooper as Managing Director at DSG I Koya Partners. Hooper will leverage his extensive expertise in executive search, talent assessment, and client relationship management to support the firm’s Nonprofit and Social Impact and Sports practices. Hooper

Diversified Search Group Welcomes Dr. Rick Barr as Managing Director in Healthcare Practice

Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diversified Search Group, ranked among the top firms in Forbes’ list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms, is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Rick Barr as Managing Director in the Healthcare Practice. With over 30 years of distinguished leadership in pediatric healthcare, Dr. Barr brings

Leslie Newbold Promoted to Global Communications, Marketing, and Branding Officer at Diversified Search Group (DSG)

Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diversified Search Group (DSG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Leslie Newbold to the position of Global Communications, Marketing, and Branding Officer. In her new role, Leslie will lead DSG’s global communications, marketing, and branding strategies, furthering the firm’s strategic vision and global outreach. Leslie has