About Us

Hanold Associates Executive Search is a retained boutique executive search and coaching firm focused on HR, Diversity and Corporate Officers and Board Directors. Our clients include American Airlines, Apollo, Arizona Cardinals, Big Ten Conference, Biogen, Blackrock, Blackstone, Carnival Corp., Cartier, CBS News, College Football Hall of Fame,  Dick’s Sporting Goods, Domino’s Pizza, eBay, Electronic Arts, Fanatics, Federal Reserve Bank, Ford Motor Company, Fossil, Goodwill, Gucci, Kellogg, Kohler, L Catterton,  Live Nation Entertainment, Major League Baseball, Moderna, The National Football League, The New York Times, New York Football Giants, Nike, Nordstrom, Northwestern University, Paramount, Patagonia, Phillips 66, Prada, Red Hat, REI, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, Save The Children, SC Johnson, Tapestry, Tiffany & Co., Tom Brady’s TB12, TPG, Under Armour, Vail Resorts, Walgreen, and Zoom.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Solutions And Expertise

We are passionate about building diverse, people-first organizations. “Human Resources,” “HR” or the “People” function has rapidly evolved. Today’s HR/People leaders must possess distinctive business acumen, have perspectives on the business beyond People implications and be concurrently strategic, hands-on and innovative.

We are experts in finding senior HR and diversity leaders who deliver strategic business impact. As an extension of the brands we serve, we blend the science of retained executive search with the art of understanding the important nuances of leadership attributes and how they sync with team dynamics.

Because we focus on crushing search execution―rigorous assessment, a fast process, and getting culture fit right―we are often asked to lead searches beyond HR and Diversity for other executive leaders and diverse Board Directors.

Solutions
  • Board Services
  • Executive Search
Industries
  • Consumer
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare Services
  • Industrial
  • Life Sci./Healthcare
  • Private Equity
  • Professional Services
  • Sports
  • Technology
Functions
  • Human Resources

News Briefings

Hanold Associates Assists The New York Times Co. in CHRO Search

Chicago-based Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive Search has assisted The New York Times Co. in the recruitment of Jacqueline M. Welch as executive vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO). She will report directly to president and CEO Meredith Kopit Levien and sit on the company’s executive committee as well as lead its talent and inclusion

Hanold Associates Recruits Chief People and Culture Officer for The Big Ten

Chicago-based Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive Search has placed Omar Brown as chief people and culture officer for the Big Ten Conference, the nation’s oldest Division I collegiate athletic conference. Jason Hanold, Lisa Butkus and Mayank Parikh led the assignment. “Commissioner Kevin Warren is an exceptional leader who is bringing business sophistication to a 125-year-old conference powerhouse,” said Mr. Hanold.

Hanold Associates Recruits Global Head of People Experience for Zoom

Chicago-based Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive Search has assisted in the placement of Kim Blue Terrell as global head of people experience partners at Zoom. Mayank Parikh, Keri Gavin, Ashley Schiele and Jason Hanold led the assignment. “Zoom has become the ubiquitous solution to allow us to safely attend class, go to work, meet our friends and

Big Ten Conference Retains Hanold Associates to Find Chief People & Culture Officer

Chicago-based Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive Search has been enlisted to recruit a chief people and culture officer for the Big Ten Conference. The firm also recently placed the chief talent officer for Ford Motor Co. “Kevin Warren (commissioner of the Big Ten) is a true leader in that he is so authentic, humble and willing

Press Releases

Archer Aviation Retains Hanold Associates for Head of HR and Director of Recruiting Searches

CHICAGO (Feb. 11, 2021) ― Archer Aviation, an electric airline developer advancing the benefits of sustainable air mobility, has retained Hanold Associates for its Head of Human Resources and Director of Recruiting searches. Mayank Parikh, Sandra Peña, Ashley Schiele and Jason Hanoldare leading the search for these Palo Alto-based roles. This week, less than a

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Board of Directors Appoints MLB Deputy Commissioner and NFL Chief Administrative Officer as Board Directors from Search by Hanold Associates

CHICAGO (Feb. 10, 2021) ― Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, a not-for-profit organization that advocates for key human rights issues, has appointed Dan Halem of Major League Baseball and Dasha Smith of the National Football League to its Board of Directors. Hanold Associates’ Jason Hanold and Sarah Kennedy led the search. Daniel R. Halem is

TB12, Founded by Tom Brady and Alex Guerrero, partners with Hanold Associates for Board of Director Searches

TB12, founded by Tom Brady and Alex Guerrero, is partnering with Hanold Associates Executive Search in their search for two new Board of Directors. Jason Hanold and Tom Brady are partnering directly on the search. TB12 was co-founded by six-time Superbowl champion, Tom Brady, and his body coach, Alex Guerrero. The company was founded on the belief

Kohler Retains Hanold Associates for Head of Talent Pipeline & Acquisition Search

CHICAGO (Feb. 4, 2021) ― Kohler, a household name in kitchen and bath products, has retained Hanold Associates for its Director, Talent Pipeline & Acquisition search. Ashley Schiele and Keri Gavin are leading the search for this key role. Talent is a critical part of Kohler’s growth trajectory, and the organization is seeking to refine

PE-backed Cynosure Appoints Chief People Officer from Search by Hanold Associates

CHICAGO (Feb. 3, 2021) ― Cynosure, a leader in energy-based aesthetic and medical treatments backed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, has appointed Kellie Teal-Guess as Chief People Officer. Hanold Associates’ Lisa Butkus and Katrina Prospero led the search for this role based in the Greater Boston area. Teal-Guess comes to Cynosure from CyrusOne, where she