As the founder and President of The Newport Group, Mr. Fitzpatrick has successfully developed, managed and led a team of executive search professionals in numerous disciplines.
With over 20 years of search experience, extraordinary business acumen, and resolute leadership, he has developed an exemplary Executive Search Firm, overseeing its strategic direction and overall growth strategy.
Prior to launching The Newport Group, John was a senior partner with an internationally recognized executive search group. Before entering the executive search sector, he was Controller for The Baldwin Company, a regional real estate development group, and a senior consultant/CPA with Kenneth Leventhal and Company just prior to its merger with Ernst & Young.