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, D.C., 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 nonprofits, helping these clients build world-class management teams. 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, working in land planning and economic development in Tidewater, Virginia. He serves as the President of the Frostburg State University Foundation Board of Directors and is a current member and former chair of their College of Business Advisory Board.

Education
Pat graduated from Frostburg State University with a bachelor’s degree in urban Geography and Cartography.