Shelli Herman and Associates, Inc.
Company Information
shellihermansearch.com
linkedin.com/company/shelli-herman-and-associates-inc
Leading Principals
Shelli Herman, President
Firm Overview
Shelli Herman and Associates, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based retained executive search firm that partners with leading organizations across the nonprofit, higher education, and corporate sectors to recruit transformative executive leadership. We have collaborated with a wide range of respected institutions nationwide, including zoos, aquariums, museums, universities, foundations, and service organizations, with a focus on mission-driven organizations that lead their sectors. We focus on placing senior leaders and decision-makers in roles where the hire is transformational.
Roughly 98% of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals, and we have maintained a 99% retention rate on every placement since 2010. Our time-to-hire is up to three times faster than the industry standard, with no compromise to the quality of the slate.
Our practice is grounded in three commitments: integrity, quality, and success. Founder Shelli Herman leads the team and remains active throughout every search. We structure each engagement around the client’s culture, values, and timeline rather than a fixed template, and we hold ourselves to exacting standards at every stage, from defining the role and sourcing strategy to candidate evaluation and offer negotiation. Equity and inclusion are integrated into the search from the outset, guided by our in-house organizational leadership and assessment consultant.
Our work with complex, mission-driven institutions has given us a deep understanding of the operational and cultural dynamics that define these environments. We combine that fluency with current market intelligence and the latest technology to efficiently identify and cultivate candidates and present clients with a slate of leaders prepared to deliver from day one.
- Industry Focus
- Functional Expertise
- Areas of Service
Consumer Goods & Services
Financial Services
HR/Diversity
Non-Profit
Chief Diversity Equity & Inclusion Officer
CHRO
DE&I
Executive Management
General Management
Managing Partner
President
Executive Search
Off-Limits Policy
Two years
Average Time to Completion on Assignment
Three to six months
Recently Completed Assignments
News Briefings
Shelli Herman and Associates Tapped by Mystic Aquarium to Lead CEO Search
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates was recently selected by Mystic Aquarium to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. The organization seeks an experienced, mission-driven CEO to lead the organization into its next chapter, defined by expanded conservation impact, philanthropic growth, and deeper community relevance. Reporting to the board of trustees, this...
Shelli Herman and Associates Tapped by OneOC for CEO Search
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has been retained by OneOC to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. OneOC seeks a talented individual provide forward-looking leadership and strategic direction, building on its successful foundation as a trusted partner to the non-profit sector across Orange County. Reporting to the board of directors, this...
Shelli Herman and Associates Recruits Chief Experience Officer for the Saint Louis Zoo
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has placed Kirby Meyer as chief experience officer (CXO) at the Saint Louis Zoo. This is a brand-new executive leadership on the Zoo’s executive team focused on shaping a unified, strategic approach to all external engagement functions. In this role, Ms. Meyer will oversee the Zoo’s creative services, events, guest experience, marketing,...
Shelli Herman and Associates Recruits CEO for the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has recruited Linda Tsai as the new president and CEO of the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose. She was selected following a rigorous national search led by the museum’s board search committee and conducted by Shelli Herman and Associates, Inc., distinguishing herself among a strong field of candidates. Ms....
Shelli Herman and Associates Recruits Executive Director for City Year
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has placed Bill Thompson will serve as its next senior vice president and executive director of City Year. “We are thrilled to welcome Bill to City Year Los Angeles,” said Glenn Gritzner, board chair and member of the executive director search committee. “From his earliest conversations with us, Bill demonstrated...
Hunt Scanlon’s Top 10 Search Assignments for 2025
Executive search in 2025 remained steady and increasingly strategic, as organizations continue to rely on trusted advisors to navigate high-stakes leadership decisions amid ongoing market complexity. Hunt Scanlon Media now takes its annual look back at the top 10 searches of the year. Across these following assignments, executive search firms showcased how leadership recruiting is increasingly...
