ON Partners

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We got rid of playbooks, outdated practices, and unnecessary layers.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 Chief Supply Chain Officer for Atmus Filtration Technologies

ON Partners has helped to recruited Kevin Carpenter as senior vice president and chief supply chain officer of NYSE-traded Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. in Nashville, TN. Partner Heidi Hoffman led the assignment. “Kevin is a proven operations leader with a strong track record of building resilient, customer focused supply chains at scale,” said Steph Disher, president and

Executive Search Continues Its Confident Climb As Transformation Takes Center Stage

The executive search industry entered 2026 from a position of strength. According to Hunt Scanlon, fee revenue at the 50 largest executive search firms in the U.S. / Americas – the global talent sector’s largest and most dominant region – jumped 11 percent last year, topping out at $6.69 billion. Seventy-five percent of search firms

ON Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for NVIDIA

ON Partners recently assisted in the recruitment of Alison Wagonfeld as chief marketing officer of NVIDIA. “We placed Alison Wagonfeld as the chief marketing officer of NVIDIA, one of the most selective CMO mandates in global technology,” Bryan Buck said in a LinkedIn post. “In reality, there were only a handful of leaders globally who

ON Partners Recruits CEO for Occupier

ON Partners’ Daniel Bolger, Jake Espenlaub, and Bailey Thomas have helped to recruit David Axler as the new CEO of Occupier, a commercial lease management and accounting software platform based in New York City. The announcement comes alongside strategic leadership moves that position the company for its next phase of growth, with co-founders Matt Giffune and Andrew

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Press Releases

ON Partners Strengthens Its Expertise in People and Talent Executive Search with Key Addition of Cher Murphy As Partner

CLEVELAND, May 20, 2025 — ON Partners, a retained executive search firm building C-level and board leadership teams for high-growth public, private equity, and venture capital-backed companies, has named Cher Murphy, a successful founder, executive, and expert in talent management, leadership development, and organizational transformation, as its newest partner. Murphy comes to ON Partners after

ON Partners Strengthens Healthcare and Life Sciences Expertise with Strategic Investment & Expansion

(CLEVELAND, OH.: January 6, 2025 – GLOBAL NEWSWIRE) – ON Partners, a pure-play retained executive search firm that builds diverse C-level and board leadership teams, has expanded its focus in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. With the new addition of Jessica Johnson, the firm further strengthens its expertise to meet the growing demand for

TimelyCare Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

TimelyCare, higher education’s most trusted virtual health and well-being provider, welcomes veteran marketing leader Michelle Lanter Smith to its executive team as Chief Marketing Officer. She drives brand engagement and revenue growth through innovation, data-driven marketing strategies and talent cultivation. “We are delighted to have Michelle on board as we navigate this transformative era for

Kahuna Welcomes Strategic Chief Marketing Officer During Growth Phase

Kahuna Workforce Solutions, a leading provider of skills and competency management software for frontline workers, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Diane Mitchell as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective December 2, 2024. With extensive experience driving strategic growth and enhancing brand positioning in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies, Mitchell is perfectly positioned to lead and enhance

AutoScheduler.AI Appoints New Vice President, Sales

AutoScheduler.AI, an innovative Warehouse Orchestration Platform and WMS accelerator, announces that John Kelly has joined the company as Vice President, Sales. He will lead the Go to Market initiative for AutoScheduler.AI to acquire net new customers and grow and expand projects with existing customers. “John Kelly has tremendous experience in the warehousing and supply chain

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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:
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
Board Services at ON Partners