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NU Advisory Partners

Leading Principals

Nada Usina, CEO & Co-Founder
Meredith Rosenberg, Partner & Co-Founder
Mar Hernandez, Partner & Co-Founder
Libby Naumes, Partner & Co-Founder

NU Advisory Partners

Firm Overview

NU Advisory Partners is an AI-native retained executive search and advisory firm specializing in senior executive, operating, and board roles, with deep expertise in private capital-backed environments. Executive search hasn’t changed in 50+ years. We were founded to break the mold in an industry that’s slow, outdated, and inefficient. We leverage tech and AI—whether we’re building, buying, or modifying—to make search smarter, faster, and built for how businesses move today. No wasted time. No outdated playbooks. No excuses. Just a better experience for clients, candidates, and ourselves. Welcome to the future of search.

  • Industry Focus
  • Functional Expertise
  • Areas of Service
Academia/Higher Education
Consumer
Edtech & Education
Entertainment/Media/Sports
Fintech & Financial Services
Gaming
Growth Equity
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Industrials
Infrastructure & Energy
Non-Profits
Private Capital
Private Equity
Software
Sports
Technology & AI
Venture Capital
All Functions
Assessment
Backchannel Referencing
Board Services
Due Diligence
Executive Search
Expert Introductions
Leadership Consulting
Leadership Development
Onboarding
Pre-Deal Assessments
Succession Planning

Off-Limits Policy

We apply an appropriate off-limits policy tailored to each engagement.

Average Time to Completion on Assignment

3 months

Recently Completed Assignments

News Briefings

NU Advisory Partners Fills Board Position for Banesco USA

NU Advisory Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Teresa Stinson to the Banesco USA board. Nada Usina, CEO and co-founder, led the search along with Mar Hernandez, partner and co-founder. “Congratulations Teresa Stinson on joining Banesco USA as board director,” NU Advisory Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “We look forward to seeing your governance...

How Executive Search Is Evolving Alongside Private Equity

With private equity firms placing greater emphasis on operational execution and long-term value creation, expectations around leadership strategy are rapidly evolving. Search firms are increasingly being asked to move beyond traditional recruiting models and serve as broader talent advisors aligned with investment outcomes. In this environment, the distinction between transactional hiring and strategic partnership is...

AI Redefining Search — Without Replacing Human Judgment

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping executive recruiting, speeding up how firms identify, evaluate, and engage leadership talent. As AI tools automate research and administrative work, search teams can move faster and surface stronger insights— changing what “best candidate” discovery looks like in practice. At the same time, demand is shifting toward leaders who can translate...

Risk Mitigation and Business Complexity is Driving Demand in Legal Recruiting

Demand for senior legal leaders is rising as companies, and law firms face mounting regulatory complexity, global uncertainty, and shifting risks. Boards and CEOs now expect legal executives to be not only technical experts but also strategic business partners who can influence decisions, manage crises, and deliver commercial impact. The bar has never been higher...

Executive Search Continues Its Confident Climb As Transformation Takes Center Stage

The executive search industry entered 2026 from a position of strength. According to Hunt Scanlon, fee revenue at the 50 largest executive search firms in the U.S. / Americas – the global talent sector’s largest and most dominant region – jumped 11 percent last year, topping out at $6.69 billion. Seventy-five percent of search firms...

NU Advisory Partners Expands With Three Partner Additions

NU Advisory Partners has added Caitlin Maloof, Jessica Johnson, and Alan Mait as partners, continuing the firm’s buildout across key sectors and functional areas. Nada Usina, CEO and co-founder of NU Advisory Partners, said the additions reflect the firm’s focus on building a world-class leadership team. "We’re bringing together an exceptional group of partners who chose NU...