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About Us

Since 2006, ON Partners is the only pure-play retained executive search firm building diverse C-level and board leadership teams across industries and functions. With offices across the country, we rebuilt the institution of executive search for the way you work.

Our approach to executive search is untraditional – by choice.

We got rid of playbooks, outdated practices, and unnecessary layers. Our approach includes present partners who are with you from the first brief to the final decision, individually crafted solutions that are unique to each client, and an easier experience all around.

Named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms and to the Inc. 500/5000 Lists nine times, the firm is consistently ranked among the top 20 retained executive search firms in the U.S.

Untraditional by Choice. Original by Design. Since 2006.

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At ON Partners, we stand for a better executive search experience. After all, we know it’s not just about the results—it’s about meeting your expectations along the way. Our business model empowers and incentivizes our consultants to be collaborative, transparent and accessible. This allows them to make you the priority, focus on your mission and set you up for success from the beginning.

ON Partners builds unrivaled C-level and board leadership teams for organizations from public companies to growth equity. How? We bring values-based leadership to executive search. Driven by our core values, we propel your company’s mission, focus on quality over quantity and build true partnerships. It all adds up to an elevated experience with better results.

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Solutions And Expertise

Solutions
  • Advisory Services
  • Board Services
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Executive Search
  • Org. Chart Mapping
Industries
  • Aerospace/Defense
  • All Industries
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemicals
  • Clean Tech./Sustain.
  • Cloud Based
  • Consumer
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data & Analytics
  • Devices
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • FinTech
  • Healthcare Services
  • High Tech
  • Industrial
  • Internet
  • Life Sci./Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical Devices
  • Mobile
  • Non-Profit
  • Payments/Processes
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Private Equity
  • Professional Services
  • Software
  • Technology
  • Venture Capital
Functions
  • Advertising
  • All Functions
  • Board/Governance
  • Business Development
  • CEO/President
  • Communications/PR
  • Customer Service
  • Data/Analytics
  • Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Government
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Invest. Mgmt./Banking
  • Investor Relations
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Medical/Clinical
  • Research & Develop.
  • Risk Management
  • Supply Chain

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News Briefings

ON Partners Recruits CFO for LeaseCrunch

ON Partners’ Tindall (Sewell) Hein and Jake Espenlaub recently helped recruit Jessica Hamilton as chief financial officer of LeaseCrunch LLC, an accounting software company in Milwaukee, WI. “Hamilton’s vast background and financial acumen are invaluable additions to our leadership team,” said Mark Weidick, CEO of LeaseCrunch. “We look forward to the contributions she will bring in steering our financial strategy.”

Rethinking Value Creation in Private Equity

A recent Harvard Business Review article highlights private equity’s need for a talent strategy. While traditionally praised for their adeptness in driving value through financial engineering, the landscape of private equity has undergone a significant transformation: the focus on operational prowess is rising as the prominence of financial engineering diminishes, according to a recent report from ON Partners’ Matt

Executive Women Making Progress Closing Pay Gap

Last month, ON Partners released its 2024 Women’s Report in recognition of Women’s History Month. The report revealed a positive trend as the gender pay gap is narrowing year-over-year (YoY), with executive women earning an average of $452K, compared to executive men’s average of $461K. In addition, when isolating director and vice president roles as a pipeline

ON Partners Helps Place CTO for RB Global, Inc.

Josh Nathanson and Bryan Buck of ON Partners have recruited Nancy King as chief technology officer of NYSE-traded RB Global, Inc. in Westchester, IL. “Nancy is a thoughtful and driven leader – an innovator and culture builder who brings strong vision and delivers solutions that deepen relationships with customers to ultimately gain market share,” said Jim Kessler, CEO of RB Global. “Her leadership

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Press Releases

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Appoints New Chief Technology Officer

Lou Malnati’s Names Jeff Douglas Chief Technology Officer Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, appointed Jeff Douglas as Chief Technology Officer. A strategic technology executive with more than 20 years of experience leading technology strategy, development, and operations, Douglas has a proven track record of building high-performing teams and maximizing

OnCorps Appoints New Chief Product Officer

Robert Seidman Appointed New Chief Product Officer at OnCorps OnCorps,a leading agentic AI platform for fund operations, appointed Robert Seidman as Chief Product Officer. Prior to OnCorps, Rob headed product management and engineering teams at SS&C. He has also held product management positions at IBM Capital Markets, where he helped develop cognitive cloud computing offerings.

Taco Bamba Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Taco Bamba Names Michael Pereira Chief Executive Officer Taco Bamba, the irreverent, chef-driven taqueria founded by Chef Victor Albisu, has appointed Michael Pereira as Chief Executive Officer. Pereira brings more than three decades of leadership in the restaurant industry to guide the 16-location concept through its next chapter of expansion. Most recently serving as Chief

Output Services Group (OSG) Announces Appointment of Mark Marin as Chief Revenue Officer

Mark Marin Appointed as Chief Revenue Officer at Output Services Group (OSG) Output Services Group (OSG), a leading provider of Customer Communications Management (CCM) and Customer Experience Management (CXM) solutions, announced the appointment of Mark Marin as Chief Revenue Officer Mark joined OSG on January 19, 2026, bringing more than three decades of experience driving revenue

Kevel Welcomes Chief Operating Officer, Accelerating Retail Media Innovation

Kevel Continues to Strengthen its Position as a leader in Retail Media Innovation with the Appointment of Jaclyn Nix as Chief Operating Officer Kevel, the leading retail media technology provider, announced the appointment of Jaclyn Nix as Chief Operating Officer. Nix brings more than 18 years of digital marketing and retail media expertise to Kevel,

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Multimedia

ON Partners Featured Work
Press Release: ON Partners Reveals Transaction Bonuses are Shaping Executive Talent Strategies in Private Equity Industry
A blueprint for future CEOs
Adapting to a competitive landscape: The PE playbook for executive compensation

Reports
25 Years of Experience: The Magic Number for C-Level Executive Hiring

Blogs:
What the 2026 Forbes list signals about the modern CMO
ON Partners Research Finds AI Is Changing Executive Roles Faster Than Organizations Are Rethinking Them
How Pay Parity Is Reshaping Women’s Leadership and Executive Search
AI Adoption Isn’t a Technology Problem – It’s a Leadership One
What NVIDIA’s Back-to-Back C-Suite Searches Should Tell You
What Executive Leaders Can Learn from NVIDIA’s CMO Hire: Executive Search Trends for 2026
ON Partners Experiences 89% Growth; Named to Inc. 5000 for the Eighth Time
An Evolved Opportunity Arises for Executive Moms Post-Pandemic
Part 02: Listening to the ON Community to Make Meaningful Diversity Progress in 2021
Ranked Top 4 Executive Search Firms in Atlanta
ON Continues to Recognize Diverse Leaders and Organizations Within Our Community
Ranked Top 15 Executive Search Firms in Minneapolis/St. Paul
VC, Private & Growth Equity: ON’s Successful Executive Placements in H1 2021
Sales & Marketing: ON’s Successful Executive Placements in H1 2021
Supply Chain and Operations: ON’s Successful Executive Placements in H1 2021
Finance & Accounting: ON’s Successful Executive Placements in H1 2021
Consumer: ON’s Successful Executive Placements in H1 2021
Life Sciences & Healthcare: ON’s Successful Executive Placements in H1 2021
What’s your job costing you? 2021 trends by Marc Gasperino
Top 4 trends for CFOs in 2021 – by Joe Olson
What’s Your Job Costing You? 2021 Trends by Marc Gasperino
Top Four CFO Trends in 2021 – Insights from Joe Olson, Partner at ON Partners
Top 10 Executive Jobs in 2021 — Executive Search Firm Forecast
What Will it Take to be a Successful CEO or Board Member in 2021?
C-Level Job Demand Surges in Second Half 2020: ON Partners Analysis
Gratitude to the ON Community of Leaders in 2020
Board Effectiveness Begins With Director Selection — Published in Board Leadership Journal
What I’ve Learned as a First-Time Board Member
8 Key Traits to Look For When Hiring a Turnaround CEO

Best of 2020 Series:
Top 5 Articles of 2020
Best of 2020 – Sales & Marketing Success
Best of 2020 – Finance and Accounting Success
Best of 2020 – Life Sciences and Healthcare
Best of 2020 – Supply Chain and Operations

Videos

DEI Video Series Part 01: Marvin Boakye, Chief People & Diversity Officer at Papa John’s
DEI Video Series Part 02: Jignasha Amin Grooms, Executive Vice President, CHRO/Legal at Epicor
DEI Video Series Part 03: Christina C. Loh, Supply Chain Executive
DEI in the ON Community Series: Executive Influencers Weigh In On Their Progress
ON Partners - A Better Experience Starts Here
ON Partners - A Better Executive Search Experience Starts With ON
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