Princeton Search Partners Opens Doors

February 18, 2025 – Princeton Search Partners (PSP) has been launched, uniting over two decades of executive recruiting expertise with an exclusive relationship to Provision People, a global high-volume recruitment platform. The firm integrates professional networks, advanced AI research, and strategic offices across 11 states to offer nationwide and global hiring solutions.

“Each member of our team brings deep individual expertise that, when combined, forms a truly impactful collective,” added Ed Mamrak, managing partner of Princeton Search Partners. “This synergy allows us to deliver outstanding results—whether companies need executive-level leaders or large-scale recruitment solutions. By blending top-level executive search capabilities with high-volume hiring support, Princeton Search Partners stands as a one-stop resource for all talent needs.”

“The alignment of our industry-renowned executive search team at Princeton Search Partners with Provision People’s global high-volume recruitment platform creates an unmatched synergy,” said Patrick Long, CEO of Provision People. “Together, we elevate the client and candidate experience, covering every corner of the recruitment realm with distinction.”

Mr. Mamrak leads Princeton Search Partners and oversees global business development. With over 25 years of experience, he has cultivated long-term relationships with clients in industries such as life sciences, consumer goods, healthcare, insurance, and technology. His expertise lies in executive-level searches, focusing on director-level roles and above in general management, sales, marketing, IT, finance, and human resources. Mr. Mamrak has previously held leadership roles, including managing partner at PrincetonOne, president of Judge Executive Search and president of Banister International,

Recently Launched

In the past year, a handful of new search firms have been launched. Here’s a look at a recent sampling from the Hunt Scanlon Media archives:

Search industry veteran B.J. Berrettini has launched executive talent solutions firm, Orchard Executive Search, serving the banking, credit unions and financial/technical services industries. Based in Pittston, PA, the firm offers a human-centered, personal and detailed approach to hiring solutions, executive talent acquisition and retention, leadership consulting, cultural fit assessments, diversity and inclusion, career development and advancement, succession planning and overall organizational growth. “Our approach at Orchard Executive Search is rooted in collaboration, authenticity and a deep commitment to understanding each client’s unique challenges and opportunities,” said Berrettini, the firm’s founder, owner, and lead consultant. “Whether we are partnering with and advising companies seeking talent or individuals advancing their career paths, we focus on identifying and matching skills, values, leadership styles and organizational compatibility.”

Executive search and recruitment veteran Julie Biber launched search firm JBR Executive Search & Succession. The firm will offer services in executive level searches, both for agencies and in-house roles, and succession and pipelining for organizations. It will focus on the tech, CPG, food and beverage, healthcare, financial communications and services and public affairs industries. Ms. Biber explained to PRWeek that owning a search firm has always been a dream of hers. However, she noted that, after a 26-year tenure at Edelman, she believes that she’ll always be “part of the fabric” of the agency. “It’s exhilarating,” Ms. Biber said. “It is charting a bit of the unknown, but I’m very blessed and really grateful for so many in my network who’ve already reached out.”

Venture-backed executive search firm Archer Search Partners has been launched by Alexis DuFresne and Fraser Trimble, specializing in aligning human capital strategies with business goals for asset managers. The firm places investment and distribution professionals at alternative asset management firms. Clients include private equity, credit, and hedge fund firms. The firm also offers fractional human resources advisory and customized data and mapping services on a subscription basis. “Recognizing a gap in the market, Archer Search Partners addresses an underserved segment of asset management clients who need focused recruitment support,” the search firm explained. “As most larger publicly traded search firms pivot to management consulting, Archer’s strategy is to go an inch wide and a mile deep, providing top-tier talent for highly specialized roles.”

John Moon and Han Liou have launched executive search firm Miner Lake Partners. “I’m proud to announce Miner Lake Partners, an executive search firm focused on the building products and industrial industries,” Mr. Moon said in a LinkedIn post. “My business partner Han Liou and I are building this firm on a foundation rooted in execution and industry expertise. I’ve worked closely with Han in various capacities over the last 20 years. Our values have always been consistent – we have an unwavering commitment to our clients and are dedicated to being masters of our craft. We bring a unique, business-centric perspective to clients with a relentless commitment to quality, innovation, and results.”

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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor  – Hunt Scanlon Media