ECA Partners

ABOUT US

ECA is a specialized project staffing and executive search firm focused on private equity and PE portfolio companies. We provide our clients with the very best talent to execute their value creation plans.

Executive Search | Interim Execs | On-Demand Consultants

Example roles include: PortCo CFOs, PortCo CEOs, M&A Leaders, Portfolio Operations Leaders, Strategy Leaders, Interim CFOs and Controllers, PMO Consultants, and more!

We use a proprietary, evidence-based approach to recruiting that leverages data and technology to ensure the very best outcomes for our clients. We invested millions to build our industry leading Talent Management System, CASCADE, that gives our clients an edge both in terms of speed to hire and likelihood of success. We’ve conducted thousands of searches for hundreds of clients, across private equity, corporate strategy, search funds, consulting firms and more.

Locations: Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Detroit, Phoenix

Recent Placements

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Solutions and Expertise

ECA is a specialized project staffing and executive search firm focused on private equity and PE portfolio companies. We provide our clients with the very best talent in strategy, finance, and operations roles to execute their value creation plans.

Solutions
  • Advisory Services
  • Data Analy./Mrkt. Intell.
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Executive Search
  • Interim
  • Leadership Consulting
  • Mgmt. Consulting
  • On-Demand Recruiting
  • Temporary Staffing
Industries
  • Advertising/Marketing
  • Aerospace/Defense
  • Agriculture
  • Asset Management
  • Automotive
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemicals
  • Clean Tech./Sustain.
  • Clinical Research
  • Cloud Based
  • Commercial Banking
  • Communications
  • Construction
  • Consulting
  • Consumer
  • Consumer Products
  • Consumer Services
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data & Analytics
  • Devices
  • Energy
  • Engineering & Archit.
  • Family Offices
  • Financial Services
  • FinTech
  • FinTech
  • Global Markets
  • Healthcare Services
  • Hedge Funds
  • High Tech
  • Industrial
  • Industrial Products
  • Insurance
  • Internet
  • Investment Banking
  • Investment Mgmt.
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Life Sci./Healthcare
  • Luxury
  • Machine Learning
  • Manufacturing
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Medical
  • Medical Devices
  • Mobile
  • Natural Resources
  • Oil & Gas
  • Payments/Processes
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Private Banking
  • Private Equity
  • Professional Services
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Restaurants
  • Retail
  • Software
  • Sovereign Wealth
  • Sports
  • Supply Chain
  • Technology
  • Trade Finance
  • Transportation
  • Travel, Hosp. & Leisure
  • Utilities
  • Venture Capital
  • Wealth Management
Functions
  • Business Development
  • C-Level
  • C-Suite
  • CEO/President
  • Data/Analytics
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Invest. Mgmt./Banking
  • Investor Relations
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Medical/Clinical
  • Research & Develop.
  • Risk Management
  • Supply Chain

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News Briefings

ECA Partners Expands Search Staff

Santa Monica, CA-based search firm ECA Partners has expanded with the addition of Robert Meara as senior director of industrials, distribution and services. “Bringing on Robby this year will continue to strengthen ECA’s presence within the Industrials and B2B services sectors,” said Burton Francis, managing director at ECA Partners. “We’re excited to see Robby drive new relationships

ECA Partners Adds Private Equity and Financial Services Expertise

Santa Monica, CA-based search firm ECA Partners has expanded with the addition of Evan Markgraf as senior director. The search firm notes that this strategic addition further strengthens ECA’s capabilities in serving private equity firms and their portfolio companies. “Evan’s extensive CFO network and recruiting expertise has strengthened ECA’s ability to meet the growing needs of

Why Every Private Equity Portco CEO Needs a Chief of Staff

The role of a chief of staff has evolved from its origins in the military and government to become a pivotal position in the corporate world. Initially coined by McKinsey for the U.S. government, the chief of staff role has transitioned into the private sector, proving particularly invaluable in private equity portfolio companies (portcos). For

ECA Partners Recruits CFO for American Lithium Energy

Santa Monica, CA-based search firm ECA Partners recently assisted in the recruitment of Danny Joe as the new CFO of American Lithium Energy. “Mr. Joe is a highly versatile financial leader from the technology sector with a core investment banker toolkit from Goldman Sachs,” ECA Partners said. “His work at Symantec, Blackline, Flywheel.io and others gave him

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Press Releases

ECA Partners Welcomes Zach Jones as Director of Consulting Solutions

Santa Monica, CA — ECA, a leader in executive talent solutions for private equity, announced today the appointment of Zach Jones as Interim and Consulting Director. With more than 15 years of experience delivering talent strategies for both established Fortune 1000 corporations and high-growth companies backed by private equity and venture capital, Jones will expand

ECA Partners Welcomes Robert Meara as Senior Director, Strengthening Its Executive Search Capabilities

Santa Monica, November 5, 2024 – ECA Partners, a leading executive search firm renowned for its data-driven recruitment process, today announced the addition of Robert (Robby) Meara as Senior Director of Industrials, Distribution & Services. This strategic hire further reinforces ECA’s commitment to providing top-tier talent solutions for private equity firms and their portfolio companies.

ECA Partners Welcomes Evan Markgraf as Senior Director, Enhancing Private Equity and Financial Services Expertise

Santa Monica, October 1, 2024 – ECA Partners, a leading executive search firm known for its data-driven approach to talent acquisition, recently announced the appointment of Evan Markgraf as Senior Director. This strategic addition further strengthens ECA’s capabilities in serving private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Evan Markgraf joins ECA Partners with over a

ECA Partners Elevates Four Ph.D. Experts, Re-enforcing Data-Driven Approach In Executive Search

Santa Monica. September 4, 2024 – ECA Partners, a leading executive search firm known for its pioneering data-driven recruitment process, announced today the promotion of four key team members, further solidifying its reputation as a leader in executive search for private equity and their portfolio companies. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, ECA Partners is an

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MULTIMEDIA

Open Role Video Series
Open Role: Head of Sales, PE-backed Tech-Enabled Service Co.
Open Role: COO, PE-Backed Outsourced IT & Logistics Co.
Open Role: COO, PE-Backed Clinical Research Network
Open Role: CEO, PE-Backed Healthcare Provider Network (Philadelphia)
Open Role: Chief Growth Officer, PE-backed Global Hobby Brand Developer & Distributor

Case Studies
Interim Chief Financial Officer – PE-Backed Uniform Distribution Company
Due Diligence Consultant – Middle Market PE Firm
Interim Controller – PE-Backed HVAC Contractor & Service Provider
IT Strategy Consultant – PE-Backed Manufacturing Company
PMO / PMI Consultant – PE-Backed Business Services Company

To see more, ECA Partners’ Case Studies, please view: https://www.eca-partners.com/case-studies/ 

Insights
How to Overcome the Fear of a Career Change – 9/2/2022
Consulting Research Skills Drive Career Moves, Part 1 – 8/25/22
Four Ways to Live, Work, and Play Boldly – 8/5/22
How Consulting’s Attention to Detail Can Reconceive Finance Microloans – 7/1/2022
How Analytic Rigor Drives Fashion Media Consulting – 6/23/22
Leveraging the Management Consulting Toolkit in Customer Success Roles – 6/10/22

To view all recent ECA Partners’ insights, please view: https://www.eca-partners.com/eca-insights/

Podcast – Beyond Consulting
31: From Consulting to EdTech Founder & CEO – 10/18/2022
30: From Consulting to Chief Marketing Officer – 10/13/2022
29: From Consulting to Artist & Entrepreneur – 10/11/2022
28: From Consulting to Hospital System CEO – 10/4/2022
32: From Consulting to Value Acceleration & Technology – 9/21/2022

To view all ECA Partners’ podcasts, please view: https://www.eca-partners.com/podcast/