Tim Dunn

Tim Dunn is a seasoned executive search leader and former U.S. Army Officer, bringing deep expertise in identifying transformative talent for private equity-backed, middle-market businesses. As a Partner at Leathwaite, he focuses on placing CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and CROs across industrial, services, and consumer sectors. Prior to Leathwaite, Tim served as a Partner at Morgan Samuels, a 50+ year-old executive search firm, where he led high-impact searches for portfolio companies navigating inflection points such as carve-outs, leadership transitions, and value creation plans.

Earlier in his career, Tim was President of a CPG eCommerce company in the automotive aftermarket space, and he held commercial leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes Spine Division. He began his professional journey as a U.S. Army Officer, leading over 200 combat operations in Iraq and earning the Bronze Star. Tim holds a BS in Law and Systems Engineering from West Point, where he was a football team captain, and an MBA from The Wharton School.

He lives in the Greater Philadelphia area, with his wife Nicole and their four children. Tim is actively involved in his church and community, coaches youth football, and serves as a mentor with American Corporate Partners to support transitioning veterans.