About Us

At McDermott + Bull we have been redefining expectations of executive search since 2001. Rather than focus on a transaction, we focus on what matters most to you and your team: strategic alignment and long term relationships. We want to get to know you, your needs, and your goals so we can find the best fit for your company and culture.

We’re not going to fill a job; you can do that on your own. We’re going to bring you a game changer to challenge the norm. We look forward to partnering with you.

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EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Leveraging deep vertical experience, innovative thinking, and proven time-saving methodologies, we challenge the norm and thrive in the recruitment of difficult-to-find VP to C-Suite executive talent. We value a personalized service model while having the resources and capabilities of the world’s largest search firms. With experienced partners in the United States, Canada, and Europe, we are the trusted retained search advisor for empowering change on behalf of private and public companies, nonprofit organizations, private equity firms, and their operating companies.

 INTERIM LEADERS

We are a unique, personalized, and urgent service that places performance focused senior-level executives into consultative roles to manage business challenges and opportunities during a time of transformation. The interim leader talent pool consists of senior-level professionals across a diverse functional spectrum who meet the rigorous qualifications to work on time-sensitive engagements. We specialize in placing finance, technology, human resources, and operations functions.

Solutions And Expertise

Solutions
  • Board Services
  • Career Services
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Executive Search
  • Interim
  • Leadership Develop.
  • Mgmt. Consulting
  • Recruitment Research
Industries
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  • Cybersecurity
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Functions
  • Board/Governance
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  • CEO/President
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  • Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
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  • Invest. Mgmt./Banking
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Medical/Clinical
  • Research & Develop.
  • Risk Management
  • Supply Chain

Press Releases

McDermott & Bull Finds Senior Director of Data Analytics for First American Home Warranty

IRVINE, CA, January 13, 2017 — McDermott & Bull, ranked among the Top 50 largest executive search firms in the Americas and the fastest-growing firm within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, is proud to announce the successful appointment of Andy Bauman as Senior Director of Data Analytics with First American Home Warranty, a leading provider

McDermott & Bull Places Chief Operating Officer at 9to5 Seating

IRVINE, CA, January 6, 2017 — McDermott & Bull, the 29th largest executive search firm in the Americas and the fastest-growing firm within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, is proud to announce the successful appointment of Tony Allan as Chief Operating Officer with 9to5 Seating, a company that specializes in the design and production of

McDermott & Bull Places Chief People Officer at THINK Together

IRVINE, CA, December 16, 2016 — McDermott & Bull, the 29th largest executive search firm in the Americas and the fastest-growing firm within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Martin “Marty” Holtzman as Chief People Officer with THINK Together, a non-profit organization that collaborates with communities, parents, and other

McDermott & Bull Places Chief Revenue Officer at Ease

IRVINE, CA, December 13, 2016 — McDermott & Bull, the 29th largest executive search firm in the Americas and the fastest-growing firm within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Mollie Hunter as Chief Revenue Officer with Ease, a leading provider of process performance solutions. This executive recruiting engagement was

McDermott & Bull Recruits Chief People Officer for New Century Health

IRVINE, CA, November 2, 2016 — McDermott & Bull, the 29th largest executive search firm in the Americas and the fastest-growing firm within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Chris Casler as Chief People Officer with New Century Health, a healthcare services company that is at the leading edge

Multimedia

Blogs:
Human Capital in the MedTech Industry: A Focus on Talent Acquisition and Retention
Fair Market Compensation for Recruiting Transformative Talent
What We Measure
Case Study: When Good Talent Is Hard to Find — A Tale of Two Candidates
Unlocking Success at the Top: The 7 Essential Talent Acquisition Strategies for Executive Leadership
Investor Insights with Ken Dropiewski
Measure Up Monday
An Inclusion + Belonging Story
What Keeps You on Top: Chapter 7
Leading Through Uncertainty: The COVID Executive Officer
A New Level of Innovation Post-COVID-19: Insights from Business Leaders
Getting Familiar with Interim Roles
The Value of Special Reports

White Papers: 
Life Sciences + Healthcare 2022 State of the Market for Executive Hiring
Black History Month: Honoring Black Canadian Musicians
Real Estate — A Look Into the Build Back Better Plan
Culture Report — It’s Time to Thrive
Cause + Effect: Top Drivers of the Great Disruption
Finding + Retaining Executive Leaders in 2022: What 2021 Taught Us
2021 Executive Search by the Numbers – A Year in Review
Do We Still Need Gay Pride? by Alex Verdecchia
Healthcare + Life Sciences
Consumer Brands — Food + Beverage Market Update
Life Science + MedTech Executives Managing Reduced Business Travel
Talent Assessment
2021…Cautiously Optimistic
Sustainability in Aerospace + Emerging Executive Roles
The Case for Promoting Women
Space Logistics — New Frontiers in 2021
LAPA Feature: “Six Provocative Interview Questions When Hiring Fundraisers”
The Case for Promoting Women
White Paper: Space Logistics — New Frontiers in 2021
2021 Food + Beverage Industry Update
White Paper: 2021 Aerospace + Defense State of the Industry
White Paper: 2021 State of the Market
Life Sciences + Healthcare 2021 State of the Market for Executive Hiring
6 Trends Driving Nonprofit Hiring in 2021