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 Chief People Officer for the Arizona Cardinals Football Club

Chicago-based Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive Search recently recruited Kelly Jones as chief people officer of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals. CEO and managing partner Jason Hanold and partners Keri Gavin and Katrina Prospero led the assignment. In the newly-created role, Mr. Jones reports to owner and president Michael Bidwill and begins on March 1. He will oversee

Hanold Associates Recruits Chief People Officer for PE-Backed Cynosure

Private equity is one sector that seems to be immune to the current global health crisis. As deal making rages on, leaders will be needed in droves – particularly those focused on the human resource and talent functions within portfolio organizations. To that end, Chicago-based Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive Search recently recruited Kellie Teal-Guess as the new chief

Hanold Associates Recruits CHRO for Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Chicago-based Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive Search has recruited Holly May as the new CHRO of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Partner Lisa Butkus led the search along with Jason Hanold, CEO and managing partner, and Keri Gavin, partner and global D&I practice sector leader. Ms. May has over 16 years of extensive senior-level experience gained in four

Hanold Associates Picked to Find CHRO for American Airlines

Chicago-based Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive Search has been selected to find the next senior vice president, chief human resources officer (CHRO) for American Airlines Group, a plum assignment for the recruiting firm as 2021 kicks off. The mandate is being led by Jason Hanold, CEO and managing partner, and Keri Gavin, partner and global D&I practice

Press Releases

FactSet Appoints Global Chief Diversity Officer from Search by Hanold Associates

CHICAGO (Feb. 26, 2021) ― FactSet, a global provider of financial data and software solutions for investment professionals, has appointed Vinay Kapoor as Global Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer. Hanold Associates’ Keri Gavin and Katrina Prospero led the search. Kapoor comes to FactSet from BNP Paribas where he served as Head of Diversity &

NFL Appoints Head of HR, NFL Media from Search by Hanold Associates

CHICAGO (Feb. 23, 2021) ― The National Football League has appointed Ruth Anne Herman as Head of Human Resources for NFL Media in Los Angeles. Neela Seenandan, Sarah Kennedy, Mayank Parikh and Katrina Prospero led the search. Herman joins NFL Media entering her next chapter following progressive HR leadership roles at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, National

Newell Brands Retains Hanold Associates for Global Director, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Search

CHICAGO (Feb. 18, 2021) ― Newell Brands, a Fortune 500 manufacturer and distributor of consumer and commercial products, has retained Hanold Associates for its Global Director, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DI&B) search. Katrina Prospero, Sandra Peña and Neela Seenandan are leading the search for this Atlanta-based role. With top talent, market-leading brands and a sharp

NFL’s Arizona Cardinals Appoints Chief People Officer from Search by Hanold Associates

CHICAGO (Feb. 17, 2021) ― The Arizona Cardinals Football Club, the oldest continuously run professional football franchise in the nation, has appointed Kelly Jones as its Chief People Officer. Hanold Associates’ Jason Hanold, Keri Gavin and Katrina Prospero led the search. Jones comes to the Cardinals from Aramark where he held various HR leadership roles

TreeHouse Foods Appoints Sr. Director, Communications, Culture and Engagement from Search by Hanold Associates

CHICAGO (Feb. 16, 2021) ― TreeHouse Foods, a leading manufacturer and distributor of private label packaged foods and beverages, has appointed Pilar Peraset as Senior Director, Communications, Culture and Engagement. Hanold Associates’ Ashley Schiele and Sonia Nagra led the search. Peraset comes to TreeHouse from Campbell Soup Company where she held various communications leadership roles,