About Us

McDermott & Bull has been redefining expectations within the world of executive search since 2001. The firm’s practice leaders, all of whom have substantial executive experience, are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry. With the advent of MB Interim Leaders in 2011, McDermott & Bull is powerfully equipped to service both the permanent and interim needs of its clients.

Respected companies including Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Chicken of the Sea, Western Digital, Golden State Foods, Google, Panda Restaurant Group, Honda Center/Anaheim Ducks, Comerica Bank, Union Bank, as well as portfolio companies owned by private equity firms such as Riverside Company, Sun Capital Partners, ClearLight Partners, Swander Pace Capital, Chicago Growth Partners, and Riordan, Lewis & Hayden, have all partnered with McDermott & Bull.

Additionally, the firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.

ACHIEVEMENTS

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We understand the urgency of your search for qualified candidates. We respond quickly yet thoroughly to find the best selection of candidates in your industry, so you can fill crucial leadership roles to keep your company moving forward.

We take the time to understand your organization, from the core values and culture to the quarterly performance objectives. We meet with peers, superiors and subordinates to fully understand all the dynamics of your organization.

We provide more than just candidates. In instances where you are looking for information about the talent in your market, including current compensation and experience levels, McDermott & Bull provides you with a wealth of market intelligence.

Solutions And Expertise

Solutions
  • Board Services
  • Executive Search
  • Interim
Industries
Functions
  • Board/Governance
  • CEO/President
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing & Sales

News Briefings

McDermott & Bull Finds CEO for Goodwill Industries of Orange County

Irvine, CA-based search firm McDermott & Bull has placed Nicole Suydam as the new president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Orange County. The search was conducted by managing partner Chris Bull, along with partner Jeff Black and senior recruiting associate Brian Selvey. “Nicole Suydam is the ideal candidate to lead Goodwill of Orange County into their next

McDermott & Bull Opens Office in Vancouver

Irvine, CA-based search firm McDermott & Bull has expanded in Canada with the addition of a new office in Vancouver. Paul Gibbons, a 20-year search and talent acquisition executive, joins the firm as managing partner and will lead the firm’s expansion throughout Canada. “The No. 1 complaint I hear from businesses who deal with search firms is the time

McDermott & Bull Recruits Marketing Officers at San Manuel Casino and Evangelical Christian Credit Union

As business becomes more global and complex, and power shifts from producers of goods and services to consumers, the chief marketing officer’s job of planning and coordinating marketing activities has become more challenging, recruiters say. Yet executive search firms are seeing no shortage of assignments for this important C-level post. Irvine, CA-based search firm McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull Leading Two Chief Officer Searches for Scooter’s Coffee
 McDermott & Bull Chief Officer Scooter’s Coffee

Scooter’s Coffee, one of the largest and fastest growing brands in the specialty coffee business, has retained Irvine, CA-based search firm McDermott & Bull to lead its search for a new chief commercial officer and chief development officer. The search is being conducted by what is known as the fit practice at the recruitment firm, which includes partner

Press Releases

McDermott & Bull Finds Vice President of Construction for TL Fab

IRVINE, California, May 10, 2018 – McDermott & Bull is pleased to announce the successful appointment of John Pavacik as Vice President of Construction with TL Fab, one of the largest and most respected structural steel and miscellaneous steel fabricators in Southern California. This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by Chris Bull, Managing Partner; Rob

McDermott & Bull Recruits Chief Financial Officer for Paciolan

IRVINE, CA, May 4, 2018 – McDermott & Bull is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Kim Boren as Chief Financial Officer with Paciolan, a leader in ticketing, fundraising, marketing, and analytics solutions. This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by Rod McDermott, CEO; Jared Moriarty, Principal Consultant; and Michael Finegold, Recruiting Associate at McDermott

McDermott & Bull Interim Leaders Finds Interim Controller for California-Based Public Company

IRVINE, CA, March 6, 2018 – McDermott & Bull Interim Leaders (MBIL) is pleased to announce the placement of the Interim Controller at a public company in California. This interim executive leader search was led by James Hickey, Senior Managing Director and Tamra Solis, Vice President of Talent Acquisition.  The organization is large public company

Interim Executive Consultant Appointed by McDermott & Bull Interim Leaders at Regional Building Products Company

IRVINE, CA, February 20, 2018 – McDermott & Bull Interim Leaders (MBIL) is pleased to announce the successful appointment of an interim Executive Consultant with a regional building products company in California. This executive leader search was led by James Hickey, Senior Managing Director.  The company is a family owned and operated business and in

McDermott & Bull Recruits National Development Director for KTGY Architecture + Planning

IRVINE, CA, February 16, 2018 – McDermott & Bull is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Jeremy Agraz as National Development Director with KTGY Architecture + Planning, an international full-service architecture and planning firm. This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by Chris Bull, Managing Partner, and Rob Gross, Associate Principal Consultant; along with Sara

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