Parker Remick Appoints Partner of Firm Operations
July 31, 2026 – Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick recently named Jena Gibson as partner of firm operations. This is part of the executive search firm’s expansion of operational infrastructure and AI-enabled delivery capabilities. The firm noted that all in response to rising demand for senior technology and AI leadership.
Ms. Gibson joins Parker Remick with more than 15 years of operational leadership experience across financial services, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and technology. Her background includes leading digital transformation initiatives, building project management offices, managing portfolios exceeding $35 million, and implementing governance frameworks aligned with NIST and ISO standards.
Ms. Gibson career has spanned both large enterprises and startups, including work on global 5G proof-of-concept deployments and operational transformation projects in highly regulated industries. Much of that experience focused on helping organizations modernize fragmented technology environments while improving governance, scalability, and operational visibility. She has also held vice president and senior vice president roles in professional services, where she optimized workforce costs and utilization across a global portfolio. Most recently, Ms. Gibson served as chief operating officer of Ardalyst.
At Parker Remick, Ms. Gibson will lead firm operations and work closely with senior leadership to strengthen delivery infrastructure as the company continues to scale. Her focus will center on the continued development of the firm’s operations teams and greater “operational velocity” through streamlined systems and workflows.
“The opportunity at Parker Remick is unique because the firm has built a true boutique model with access to world-changing technology leaders,” said Ms. Gibson. “Technology leadership has become one of the defining CEO-level priorities of this era, and Parker Remick’s high-craft approach to executive search creates a meaningful advantage in the market.”
Ms. Gibson also noted that one of the strongest attractions was the culture and long-term approach to client service. “After meeting the team, it was clear there was a genuine focus on doing the right thing for clients and for each other,” she said. “That matters when you’re building operational systems that support high-quality work over the long term.”
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“There’s a great opportunity in executive search to bring more operational discipline and better technology integration into how firms operate,” Ms. Gibson continued. “Coming from financial services, cybersecurity, and digital transformation environments gives me a different perspective on how systems and data can better support our consultants and clients.”
Broader Changes Across Search and Technology Leadership
The appointment reflects broader changes across executive search and technology leadership. As AI reshapes how companies structure and run technology and product organizations, search firms are under pressure to combine research rigor with faster execution.
For Ms. Gibson, the long-term objective is straight forward: “The goal is to create a platform that gives our people more time for strategic advising and relationship building with top tech leadership,” she said. “That combination of operational discipline and human judgment is where the industry is headed.”
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Parker Remick, which has completed more than 1,000 engineering, product, and design placements since 1998, advises Fortune 500, venture-backed, and private equity-backed companies on executive technology and AI leadership. The firm has partnered early with the pioneers of rules-based algorithm-intensive software companies working in areas such as supply chain optimization, internet search, recommender systems, and fraud detection.
As chairman and the firm’s most senior operating partner, Rob Healy guides Parker Remick’s long-term strategy. He co-founded the U.S. business in 2000, establishing key relationships in Silicon Valley and beyond. With over two decades of expertise, Mr. Healy has advised clients on executive searches across critical leadership roles, specializing in disruptive technologies like AI, quantum computing, fintech, and large-scale computing infrastructure.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
