Patrick Friel

For more than 25 years, Patrick (Pat) has provided executive search and leadership advisory services to a broad range of clients. Before joining Lochlin Partners, he served as the Managing Partner of Heidrick & Struggles’ Washington office and was a key member of the firm’s senior leadership team. Pat began his search career with a boutique firm in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Pat works extensively with clients in government, financial services, technology and professional services organizations, trade and membership associations and not-for-profits, helping these clients build world-class management teams. Within client organizations, Pat provides particular expertise in recruiting senior executives in the areas of general management (Chief Executive Officers and General Managers), financial management (Chief Financial Officers, Controllers, Tax and Audit leadership) and business management functions including marketing, business development, legal and human resources.

“When you spend enough time in an industry you see better ways to do things. At Lochlin we’ve been able to revisit executive search from the client’s perspective – what matters to them most. It’s incredibly rewarding when you see that your ideas come to fruition and have an impact.” – Pat Friel

Other Experience

Pat began his career in local government, specializing in land planning and economic development in Tidewater, Virginia. In addition to his professional work, he serves on the Board of Directors of the University System of Maryland Foundation (USMF) and the Frostburg State University Foundation, where he previously served as Board President.

Education

Pat graduated from Frostburg State University with a BS in Urban Geography and Cartography.