McDermott + Bull

About Us

McDermott + Bull is a full-service talent consultancy delivering personalized solutions across executive search, interim leadership, and high-performance coaching, dedicated to placing high-impact executive talent, bridging leadership gaps, and empowering teams to perform at their highest level. With experienced Partners across Canada, the United States, and Europe, the firm serves as a trusted advisor to private and public companies, private equity firms and their operating companies, non-profit organizations, and higher education institutions.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Recently Completed Searches

Simon Kawitzky

Senior Vice President of Real Estate

Chad Bystedt

Chief Financial Officer

Jovan Hollins

Chief Operating Officer

Matthew Ratnesar

Chief Executive Officer, North America

Dr. Gordon Binsted

Provost + Vice-President, Academic

Marilyn Jacob

Vice President, Outpatient Services

Craig Redmond

Chief Operating Officer

Frank Yang

Chief Financial Officer

Qiana Daniel

Senior Vice President, Bank Regulatory Compliance Officer

Stephanie Green

Chief Operating Officer

Tyler McCormick

Chief of Staff & Strategy

Michelle Woodhill

Chief Executive Officer

Christiane Hodson

Chief Donor Experience Officer

Natalia Coen

Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer

Mark Christian

Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer

Stephanie Heller

Chief Human Resources Officer

Roberto Martinez

Chief Financial Officer

Maleha Haroon

Director, Institutional Giving

Craig Creaturo

Chief Financial Officer

Mayra Sanchez

Vice President, SEC Reporting

David Hebert

Vice President of Business Development

Eric Priester

Chief Financial Officer

Greg Scaven

Chief Executive Officer

Scott Durbin

Chief Executive Officer

Michelle Bradshaw

Senior Vice President, Information Technology

Mark Walker

Senior Vice President, Northern California Regional Banking Head

Stephen Wideman

Chief Financial Officer

Jonathan Santos-Ramos

Chief Program Officer

Elizabeth Starling

Director of Development

Jenique Jones

Executive DirectorExecutive Director

Krishna Kilambi

Principal, Corporate Finance

Charissa Sopoaga

Senior Vice President, Retail Operations

Zuckerman

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Dottie Ann Clayton Stevenson

Chief People Officer

Jerrod Keller

Executive Vice President + Chief Experience Officer

Brian Sill

Chief Financial Officer

Vivian Wong

Vice President

McDermott + Bull

Find a Recruiter

Angela Anderson

Chief Operating Officer, Executive Search + Interim Leaders

Brandon Biegenzahn

President, Executive Search Division

Jeff Black

Partner, Executive Search

Denae Bluethmann

Senior Vice President of Recruiting + Development, Executive Search

Chris Bull

Managing Partner + Co-Founder, Executive Search

Heather Cameron

Director of Talent Acquisition + Operations

Chris Craig

Vice President, Executive Search

Michelle Davis

Managing Director, Interim Leaders

Teun de Nooijer

Partner

Sun-Sun de Swaan

Managing Director

Ken Dropiewski

Partner, Executive Search

Michael Finegold

Managing Director, Executive Search

Julie Francis

Director, Interim Leaders

Paul Gibbons

Managing Partner

James Hickey

Senior Managing Director, Interim Leaders

Jason Levi Pinegar

Partner, Executive Search

Ian Kronig

Principal Consultant

Garrett Lipus

Partner, Executive Search

Craig Lipus

Managing Partner, Executive Search

Mark McConnell

Senior Managing Director, Interim Leaders

Rod McDermott

CEO + Co-Founder, Executive Search, Interim Leaders, Executive Network

Norbert Meijer

Managing Partner

Jared Moriarty

Partner, Executive Search

Jetse Reijenga

Senior Advisor & Former Founder, McDermott & Bull Europe

Tamra Solis

Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Interim leaders

Jake Vander Zanden

Partner, Executive Search

Alex Verdecchia

Principal

Sue Waterbury

Partner, Executive Search

Milo Zegerius

Managing Partner

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.

McDermott + Bull

Solutions And Expertise

Solutions

Board Services
Career Services
Diversity & Inclusion
Executive Search
Interim
Leadership Develop.
Mgmt. Consulting
Recruitment Research

Industries

Advertising/Marketing
Aerospace/Defense
Agriculture
Associations
Automotive
Biotechnology
Chemicals
Clean Tech./Sustain.
Cloud Based
Colleges/Universities
Commercial Banking
Communications
Construction
Consulting
Consumer
Consumer Products
Consumer Services
Cultural Arts
Cybersecurity
Education
Energy
Engineering & Archit.
Faith Based
Family Offices
Financial Services
FinTech
FinTech
Foundations
Healthcare Services
Industrial
Industrial Products
Insurance
Internet
Investment Banking
Investment Mgmt.
Life Sci./Healthcare
Luxury
Media & Entertainment
Medical
Medical Devices
Mobile
Natural Resources
Non-Profit
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceuticals
Private Banking
Private Equity
Professional Services
Restaurants
Retail
Software
Sports
Supply Chain
Technology
Transportation
Travel, Hosp. & Leisure
Utilities
Venture Capital

Functions

Board/Governance
Business Development
CEO/President
Communications/PR
Data/Analytics
Development
Diversity & Inclusion
Finance/Accounting
General Management
GM/Operations
Government
Human Resources
Information/Digital
Invest. Mgmt./Banking
Manufacturing
Marketing & Sales
Medical/Clinical
Research & Develop.
Risk Management
Supply Chain

McDermott + Bull

News Briefings

McDermott + Bull Interim Leaders Continues Expansion

Irvine-based McDermott + Bull Interim Leaders (MBIL) has expanded with the addition of Chris Clarke as managing director, based in Chicago. “Chris joins the firm as McDermott + Bull Interim Leaders continues to expand its presence across the Midwest, further strengthening the firm’s ability to support organizations navigating leadership transitions, transformation, and time-sensitive business initiatives,” the firm said. “Chris

McDermott + Bull Interim Announces New Appointments

Irvine-based McDermott + Bull Interim Leaders (MBIL) has appointed James Hickey as managing partner and president, Mark McConnell as managing partner, head of client services, and Tamra Solis as managing partner, talent. “This leadership team has been essential to building the foundation that supports where we are today,” said Rod McDermott, co-founder and CEO of McDermott + Bull. “James, Mark, and Tamra

McDermott + Bull Recruits COO for ClinNEXUS

Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Jovan Hollins as chief operating officer of ClinNEXUS in Los Angeles. The search was completed by partner Jake Vander Zanden and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “We are thrilled to welcome Jovan, a seasoned executive, change agent and visionary, with nearly two decades of leadership experience in the healthcare industry,” said ClinNEXUS’ CEO,

McDermott + Bull Expands in Texas

Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has appointed Ryan Harmon as managing director in its Texas office. Based in Dallas, he will play a key role in supporting McDermott + Bull’s national clients while advancing the firm’s continued growth and investment across the Texas market. “We’ve developed a strong and growing client base across Texas, and Ryan’s addition

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Press Releases

McDermott + Bull Expands Consumer Brands Practice with Houston-Based Managing Director

HOUSTON, TX (February 26, 2026) – McDermott + Bull, a leading executive search firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Sebastian Jaimes as Managing Director in its Texas office. Sebastian joins the firm to build and scale McDermott + Bull’s Consumer Brands practice, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities across food and beverage, agriculture, ingredients, consumer goods, and

McDermott + Bull Interim Leaders Announces Leadership Promotions Supporting Firm Growth

IRVINE, CA – (FEBRUARY 3, 2026) – McDermott + Bull Interim Leaders (MBIL), a trusted partner for time-sensitive interim leadership needs, is pleased to announce the promotion of three senior leaders whose contributions have been instrumental in the firm’s continued growth and geographic expansion. James Hickey has been promoted to Managing Partner and President, Mark McConnell to Managing Partner, Head of Client Services,

McDermott + Bull Expands Texas Executive Search Practice with New Managing Director

DALLAS, TX (November 19, 2025) – McDermott + Bull, a leading executive search firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Ryan Harmon as Managing Director in its Texas office. Based in Dallas, Ryan will play a key role in supporting McDermott + Bull’s national clients while advancing the firm’s continued growth and investment across the

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Financial Officer Todd Tinelli at Centrus Energy to Advance Strategic Growth and Clean Energy Leadership

IRVINE, CA – (OCTOBER 11, 2025) – McDermott + Bull, the trusted executive search partner for empowering change, has partnered with Centrus Energy (NYSE: LEU) in a pivotal step toward restoring America’s uranium enrichment capabilities to secure financial leadership that will fuel its next phase of innovation and growth. With the appointment of Todd Tinelli as Chief

McDermott + Bull Expands Energy + Industrials Reach with New Partner in Toronto

TORONTO, ON (October 8, 2025) – McDermott + Bull, a leading executive search firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Sachin Sama as Partner in its Toronto office. Sachin will spearhead the expansion of the firm’s Energy + Industrials Practice across North America, leveraging more than 15 years of experience advising organizations through transformation, growth, and leadership

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