Vetted Solutions

Firm Overview

Vetted Solutions is a team of deeply experienced executive search professionals whose collective purpose is to help organizations realize their missions. The firm does so by • providing exceptional search expertise • applying an innovative mindset to helping clients consider and act upon leadership needs • delivering candidates who can drive success in any environment and any situation Vetted Solutions’ extensive roster of clients includes an expanding array of trade and professional associations, nonprofit groups, and other purpose-driven organizations. The firm’s expertise focuses on placing board directors, chief executives, and mission-critical senior staff leaders in organizations that span the built environment, education, financial services, food and agriculture, healthcare, hospitality, life sciences, manufacturing, and technology. Their offices are located in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Los Angeles. James Zaniello, whose prior background encompassed association leadership roles in addition to his search experience, is the founder and president and CEO of Vetted Solutions. Today the firm encompasses a respected team of experienced search professionals. Team members are themselves seasoned leaders, having guided the success of a range of associations and other organizations as CEOs and senior executives. Consequently their core work in executive search, executive onboarding, and interim executive placement is informed by broad understanding of purpose-driven organizations, appreciation of diverse and inclusive perspectives, and a refined ability to learn about their clients’ organizations at a deep level and then translate their understanding into winning talent recruitment and development.

Off-Limits Policy

One year off limits

Average Time to Completion on Assignment

8 to 12 weeks

Recently Completed Assignments

News Briefings

Vetted Solutions Tapped by Architects Foundation to Find New Leader

Washington, D.C.- based Vetted Solutions has been retained by Architects Foundation to lead in its search for a new executive director. The foundation seeks a visionary executive director to lead the crucial work in advancing future design leaders through scholarships and early career support for emerging professionals, fostering sustainable and inclusive community design, and preserving and...

Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for CoreNet Global 

Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.- based Vetted Solutions has recruited Scott Wiley as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. Angela Cain recently stepped down. “Scott Wiley is the ideal candidate to assume the CEO of CoreNet Global and lead us into the future,” said David Chang, CoreNet Global board chair. “Scott’s visionary leadership and experience...

Hunt Scanlon’s Top 10 Search Assignments for 2024

2024 brought challenges across many sectors, but it also showcased the resilience and innovation of top recruiting leaders who rose to meet the moment. Across the board, from non-profits, the Fed, sports teams, research organizations, to start-ups, the Fortune 500, and PE-backed companies, top leaders were in high demand to help steer organizations through significant...

Vetted Solutions Assists the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants with CEO Search

Washington, D.C.- based Vetted Solutions has helped to place James Edmund Datri as the new president and CEO of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC). He will start his new position at the beginning of 2025. An accomplished leader with a track record of transforming and elevating professional organizations, Mr. Datri was selected following a rigorous...

Vetted Solutions Seeking CEO for CoreNet Global

Washington, D.C.- based Vetted Solutions was recently retained by CoreNet Global to lead in its search for a new CEO. Angela Cain recently stepped down. CoreNet Global's next visionary, change agent CEO will build and engage the diverse global community of corporate real estate professionals whose perspectives, expertise, and innovation are shaping the ever-evolving nature of work,...

Vetted Solutions Tapped by the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants to Find New Leader

Washington, D.C.- based Vetted Solutions was recently selected by the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Karen Greenbaum will step down when her current contract expires, effective December 31, 2024. She will close her tenure as president and CEO after 10 years at...