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 Recruits CHRO for Phillips 66

Jason Hanold, Sarah Kennedy, Katrina Maione, and Eleanor Tetreault of Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive Search have assisted in the recruitment of Andrez Carberry as senior vice president and chief human resources officer to Phillips 66, a Houston, TX-based diversified energy company. “We are excited to have Andrez join Phillips 66 at such an important time for our company,” said

Hanold Associates Recruits Chief People Officer for Grenzebach Glier and Associates

Sonia Nagra, Sandra Peña, and Meg McElroy of Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive Search have assisted in the recruitment of Karen Rasch as chief people officer for Grenzebach Glier and Associates (GG+A). In this role, she will develop and operationalize a people strategy that will attract, develop, and retain top talent at the firm. Ms. Rasch

Hanold Associates Recruits SVP of HR and Diversity for New York Giants

Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive Search has recruited Celeste Bell as senior vice president of HR and diversity for the New York Giants. The assignment was led by Jason Hanold, Lisa Yae, Ivy Arlia, and Meg McElroy. In this newly created role, Ms. Bell will lead all HR and DEI Initiatives and will be responsible for continuing to

Hanold Associates Places Chief People and Culture Officer for Save the Children U.S.

Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive has placed Tina Garrett-Ragland as the new chief people and culture officer for Save the Children U.S. The firm’s Neela Seenandan, Sarah Kennedy, Sandra Peña, and Adam Watson  led the assignment, with Ms. Seenandan also serving as interim chief people officer for the non-profit. Most recently, Ms. Garrett-Ragland served as enterprise leader of diversity, equity,

Press Releases

Congratulations to Lisa Price Appointed as Nordstrom’s Chief HR Officer

Congratulations to Lisa Price on being named as Nordstrom’s new Chief HR Officer, reporting to CEO Erik Nordstrom. Lisa brings 20+ years of expertise in HR with customer-centric organizations and joined from Domino’s Pizza. Erik and the team welcomed Lisa into her new role this week, and we look forward to all that lies ahead

Patagonia Appoints Head of Total Rewards from Search by Hanold Associates

Patagonia has appointed Laura Boroch as Head of Total Rewards. Hanold Associates’ Ashley Schiele, Maisha Pearson and Meg McElroy led the Ventura, California-based search. As Head of Total Rewards, Laura will oversee and provide strategic direction for compensation, benefits, leave management, and wellness. Reporting to CHRO Theresita Richards, Laura will drive efficiency and innovation across the Total Rewards function, as part

Wonderschool Appoints Chief People Officer from Search by Hanold Associates

Wonderschool has appointed Shanelle Reese as Chief People Officer. Hanold Associates’ Mayank Parikh, Hans Henson, Sarah Kennedy-Sulahry, Ivy Arlia and Catie Nelson led the San Francisco Bay Area based search. As Chief People Officer, Shanelle will serve as a culture champion for Wonderschool’s diverse and thriving workforce, ensuring that the company remains centered around its product and mission while still maintaining an entrepreneurial

Pamela Culpepper Joins Hanold Associates as Managing Partner of Leadership Advisory Practice

EVANSTON (Sept. 7, 2022) – Hanold Associates, Executive Search & Leadership Advisory welcomes Pamela Culpepper as the Managing Partner of Leadership Advisory Practice. Pamela is a Board Director of Prada’s Board of Directors, where she made history when she joined in 2022, as the first Black woman to serve on Prada’s board in their 109-year

Venue Group Retains Hanold Associates for Chief People and Culture Officer Search

Venue Group, a multi-national entertainment and hospitality operator, has retained Hanold Associates for its Chief People and Culture Officer search. Hanold Associates’ Jason Hanold, Lisa Butkus and Ashley Schiele will lead the search for this critical role. Venue Group was founded by CEO Ben Lovett, serial entrepreneur and multi-award winning musician from the band Mumford & Sons, alongside his brother Greg Lovett,