Slone Partners Makes Senior Appointments
July 30, 2026 – Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has named Sona Stroud and Kim Wilson as senior partners. Ms. Stroud has been promoted to the position following nearly 15 years with the firm, while Ms. Wilson returns to the organization, further strengthening its leadership team with nearly 17 years of experience with the firm. “Few things are more rewarding than recognizing exceptional leaders who have helped shape our firm and welcoming back someone whose contributions have been so meaningful to our success,” said Leslie Loveless, managing partner and CEO of Slone Partners. “Sona has been an integral part of our journey for nearly 15 years. She embodies our culture, earns the trust of our clients every day, and has a remarkable ability to bring people together around a shared purpose.”
“Kim’s return is very welcome news to our internal team and client partners,” Ms. Loveless continued. “She is an outstanding executive search leader whose experience, judgment, and passion for customer service will further strengthen our leadership team. Together, Sona and Kim’s leadership, expertise, and commitment to successful execution on critical searches will help drive our continued growth while preserving the culture and values that have defined Slone Partners for more than 25 years.”
“As our clients navigate an increasingly dynamic life sciences and healthcare landscape, having experienced, trusted leaders like Sona and Kim helping grow our business, partnering with clients, and guiding our teams is more important than ever,” Ms. Loveless added. “Their valuable leadership will help ensure we continue delivering the exceptional service, insight, and results our clients have come to expect from Slone Partners.”
“In their new leadership positions, Stroud and Wilson will accelerate the firm’s growth strategy by driving business development, deepening client partnerships, executing on critical leadership roles, and further enhancing Slone Partners’ industry-leading search capabilities in the life sciences and healthcare sectors,” the firm said.
In her new role, Ms. Stroud will help lead new business development and strategic growth initiatives while also serving as the firm’s culture ambassador, helping foster the collaborative, people-first environment focused. Since joining Slone Partners in 2011, she has become a trusted advisor to clients nationwide across multiple verticals.
“Slone Partners has been my professional home for nearly 15 years, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to grow alongside such talented colleagues and visionary clients,” said Ms. Stroud. “As senior partner, I’m excited to help shape our next chapter by growing our portfolio of clients, leading on high-profile searches, and supporting our exceptional recruiting teams while nurturing the culture that makes our firm such a special place. Our people have always been our greatest strength, and I’m honored to help build on that foundation.”
Leveraging Growth Initiatives
Ms. Wilson returns to Slone Partners after a nine-month absence, bringing nearly 17 years of experience in life sciences and healthcare executive search. As senior partner, she will help lead the firm’s strategic growth initiatives, build new client partnerships, provide leadership across the firm, and help shape the continued evolution of Slone Partners while helping clients with leadership hires.
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“This firm has always held a special place in my heart because of its people, purpose, and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional leaders to innovative companies and organizations,” said Ms. Wilson. “I’m excited to return to Slone Partners and help lead our next chapter of growth by building new client partnerships across the life sciences and healthcare industries and executing search strategies that deliver outstanding leaders who will shape the future of healthcare.”
“As AI, digital technologies, and scientific innovation continue to transform the industry, I look forward to expanding our portfolio of clients and helping them create the leadership teams that will define what’s next,” she added.
Slone Partners is a nationally recognized senior-level recruitment provider that specializes in delivering executive, management, and leadership talent for the diagnostic, biopharmaceutical, healthcare information technology, and laboratory testing industries. The firm has offices in Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. Recently, Slone Partners was included among Hunt Scanlon Media’s “Top 50 Healthcare & Life Sciences Search Firms.”
In 2000, Adam Slone founded Slone Partners and acted as CEO from 2000 to 2016. He remains chairman today. His industry knowledge and extensive contacts have enabled Slone Partners to place thousands of executives and industry professionals. Today, Mr. Slone remains engaged with Slone Partners, with a specific focus in strategy, finance, M&A advisement, and business development in Boston and California.
Ms. Loveless has nearly 20 years of healthcare industry and executive search experience to Slone Partners. She joined the firm in 2007, became COO in 2014 and CEO in 2016. At Slone Partners, Ms. Loveless acts as the leader of the organization as well as the head of the executive search team. Her involvement with clients and candidates enables her to understand the key motivations of each. As CEO, Ms. Loveless’ focus extends to cultivating new business partnerships and expanding relationships with existing clients. Through her leadership, life sciences and biotechnology have emerged as the primary client base for Slone Partners.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
