Wayne Knight, CDR, CIR

Wayne has served in the executive and agency search space for more than twenty years, matching senior professionals with the clients who need them, including those within the Fortune 100 sector. An ADP Certified Diversity Recruiter, he embraces a passion for diversity, equity and inclusion to identify top talent among underrepresented groups. Wayne takes pride in expertly navigating all steps of the recruiting life cycle, from intake strategy sessions with hiring managers to supporting candidates on the first day of orientation post-placement. His high emotional intelligence prompts a white glove experience throughout the process, ensuring empathy for both the clients and candidates he is engaging.

Prior to joining BroadView Talent Partners, Wayne was a Senior Talent Partner with SAP Americas dedicated to roles that report to the Board CEO Group. He also served as a Senior Talent Associate for Johnson and Johnson in their information technology practice and held a lengthy tenure with Wells Fargo Bank as a Senior Recruiter in retail.

Wayne received his Bachelor’s of Science from Drexel University with dual majors in human resources and organizational behavior. He has been an active volunteer with a Philadelphia-based homeless and impoverished client organization for over fifteen years and is an ongoing mentor to African American teenage boys. Wayne resides in Philadelphia with his wife, teenage daughter, and small Morkie dog whom he also considers family.