Hanold Associates

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

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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

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News Briefings

Hanold Associates Acquired By Creative Artists Agency

Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive Search has been acquired by entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Co-founded by Neela Seenandan and Jason Hanold, Hanold Associates recruits diverse corporate officers and board directors, with a significant focus on leading high-profile searches for chief people and HR

Hanold Associates Recruits CHRO for Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Rachal as the new chief human resources officer and senior vice president of people and culture of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Hanold Associates’ Val Lopez, Meg McElroy and Catie Nelson led the assignment. The search, selection and hiring process was facilitated through a partnership with

Hanold Associates Places CHRO at Domino’s Pizza

Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Maureen Pittenger as executive vice president and chief human resources officer of Domino’s Pizza. Jason Hanold, Lisa Butkus-Yae, Meg McElroy and Catie Nelson led the Ann Arbor, MI-based search. “We are excited to have Maureen join Domino’s as she brings a proven track record of building high-performing teams,” said

Hanold Associates Recruits CFO for bluebird bio

Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of O. James Sterling as the new CFO of gene therapy maker bluebird bio in Somerville, MA. Adam Watson, Maisha Pearson, and Catie Nelson led the search. “James brings a wealth of healthcare experience and capital markets knowledge, which will be instrumental in driving bluebird bio’s commercialization efforts,” said

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Press Releases

The Arizona Cardinals Appoint VP, Org Performance from Search by Hanold Associates

NFL’s Arizona Cardinals have appointed Gina Thoebes as VP, Organizational Performance, reporting to Chief People Officer, Shaun Mayo. Hanold Associates’ Ashley Schiele, Maisha Pearson and Eleanor Tetreault led the search for this greater Phoenix area-based role. As the first-ever VP of Organizational Performance, Gina will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic direction of the Cardinals’ performance management. Gina will

US Soccer Retains Hanold Associates for VPs of HR Searches in Sporting and Commercial Divisions

US Soccer has retained Hanold Associates for two Vice Presidents of HR searches, one to lead HR for Sporting and the other to lead HR for the Commercial division. Hanold Associates’ Mayank Parikh, Catie Nelson and Jason Hanold will lead the search for these critical roles. The US Soccer Federation, serving as the governing body of soccer in all forms in the

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Appoints HR Manager from Search by Hanold Associates

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation has appointed Amy Armstrong as HR Manager. Hanold Associates’ Mayank Parikh and Heather Khoury led the Palo Alto, California-based search. As the HR Manager, Amy will be responsible for leading the Learning & Development, Talent Management and Employee Engagement functions within the foundation as well as serving as an HR Business Partner in support

ProTrans Appoints Chief HR Officer from Search by Hanold Associates

ProTrans has appointed Jeremy O’Brien as Chief HR Officer. Hanold Associates’ Meg McElroy and Heather Khoury led the search. With strong backing from Tritium Partners, ProTrans is undergoing a significant transformation from its roots as a family-owned business into a formidable leader within its industry. To guide this transformative journey, Jeremy, as Chief HR Officer, will spearhead people and talent

Michelli Appoints Chief People Officer from Search by Hanold Associates

Michelli Weighing & Measurement has appointed Ryan Peters as Chief People Officer. Hanold Associates’ Kile Hanold and Jordan Blackmon led the Greater New Orleans area based search. As Chief People Officer, Ryan will be responsible for leading the vision, strategy, development and day-to-day execution of all human capital elements of Michelli’s business. Reporting to COO Joel McMullen, Ryan will serve

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