Slone Partners
Leading Principals
Leslie Loveless, CEO & Managing Partner
Alicia Montgomery, Chief Operating Officer
Firm Overview
Celebrating its 25th year, Slone Partners is a premier executive search and talent advisory firm delivering visionary leaders and fractional talent who build and scale amazing life sciences and healthcare organizations. With a nationwide presence and global reach, we specialize in discovering and placing innovative leaders, including world-class Board, C-Suite, and upper management professionals. To learn more about Slone Partners’ value proposition and our many success stories, visit slonepartners.com or call 888.784.3422.
- Industry Focus
- Functional Expertise
- Areas of Service
Executive Search
Healthcare
Healthcare Services
Healthtech
Hospital Foundations
Life Sciences
Life Sciences/Healthcare
Medical Devices
Pharmaceuticals
Private Equity Backed Companies
Private Equity/VC-Backed Startups
Science and Research
Startups
All Functions
Board Members
Board of Directors
Business Leaders
C-Level
C-Level Leaders
C-Suite
Clinical Directors
Clinical Operations
Director/VP
General Counsel
Head of Department
Healthcare
Healthcare Board Placements
President
SVP
Vice President
Executive Recruitment
Executive Search
Fractional
Fractional and Interim Services
Fractional Executive
On-Demand Recruiting
On-Demand Talent Solutions
Professional Search
Off-Limits Policy
Slone Partners and CLIENT PARTNER mutually agree that either party will not directly recruit, solicit, induce, or attempt to recruit, solicit or induce any employee from the other under the terms and conditions of this agreement.
Average Time to Completion on Assignment
90-120 days (Retained), 14-21 days (Fractional)
Recently Completed Assignments
News Briefings
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Syra Health
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Gregory R. Alexander as CEO at Syra Health, a healthcare technology company dedicated to powering better health outcomes through prevention-focused, accessible, and affordable solutions. “Gregory Alexander is a highly respected leader in the industry, having led several major healthcare initiatives and driving positive change for high-profile organizations throughout his impressive career,” said Sona...
Slone Partners Appoints Partner, Fractional Talent
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has named George Quinn as partner, fractional talent. In this position, Mr. Quinn will play a crucial part in advancing Slone Partners’ fractional talent solutions – connecting startup and growth-stage life sciences and healthcare organizations with seasoned leaders and functional experts on a flexible, on-demand basis. “George’s depth of experience, strategic mindset, and...
Slone Partners Recruits Chief Business Officer for Vertero Therapeutics
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Jeffrey S. Kasten as chief business officer of Vertero Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company breaking barriers in neurodegenerative disease treatment. “Jeffrey Kasten brings a deep and diversified business development and strategic management skill set to Vertero as the company expands its portfolio of therapies designed to help physicians better...
Navigating Uncertainty: How Non-Profit Executive Search is Evolving in 2025
The non-profit sector is entering a pivotal moment in 2025, marked by financial volatility, leadership transitions, and heightened expectations around organizational performance and equity. As federal funding cuts ripple through social services, education, the arts, and environmental initiatives, many non-profits have paused executive hiring or slowed decision-making, creating an environment of deep uncertainty. As expectations...
Slone Partners Appoints President and Partner, Hospitals & Healthcare Delivery Solutions
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has named Kyle Kinzie as president and partner, hospitals & healthcare delivery solutions. “Kyle Kinzie is a remarkably dynamic and innovative strategic leader with a penchant for driving growth across key business verticals – from healthcare to talent management. I’m impressed with his track record and entrepreneurial mindset,” said Leslie Loveless, co-CEO and...
Considering a Counteroffer? Here’s Why You Should Reconsider
Over the past nearly two decades in executive search within the life sciences and healthcare industries, Leslie Loveless, co-CEO of Slone Partners, has seen firsthand the excitement that accompanies a new career opportunity. She has also seen how quickly that momentum can shift when an executive, poised to make a bold career move, suddenly chooses...








