SPMB Names Partner
December 16, 2024 – SPMB Executive Search has named Allison Beach as partner. “Allison’s promotion to partner is a testament to her exceptional ability to drive successful executive searches across technology sectors,” said Eamonn Tucker, managing partner at SPMB. “She has consistently raised the bar for search execution and leadership in our enterprise go-to-market practice. Allison’s contributions have also been pivotal in helping us expand our health technology practice, and I am immensely proud to have her as a partner. Allison’s promotion reflects her search expertise spanning enterprise SaaS, health tech, developer tools, and cybersecurity.”
“Allison has not only exceeded all expectations but has also set a new standard for leadership within our firm,” said Mike Doonan, managing partner. “Equally impressive is her dedication to SPMB’s culture, actively contributing to our DEI team and consistently seeking ways to support and elevate those around her. Her strategic insights and unwavering commitment make her an invaluable member of our team. On behalf of the entire SPMB team, we look forward to the incredible impact Allison will have in this new leadership role. Please join us in congratulating her.”
Since joining SPMB in 2016, Ms. Beach has executed over 100 VP and C-level placements across marketing, sales, and operations roles within growth-stage and pre-IPO organizations. Her client portfolio includes Omada Health, SmithRx, GitHub, Smartsheet, Redis, Okta, and others. Ms. Beach also plays an active leadership role in SPMB’s DEI team.
For over 40 years, SPMB Executive Search has worked alongside its clients to build executive teams that ensure venture capital and private equity-backed game-changers achieve scale, and position multi-billion-dollar public companies to unlock innovation.
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Specializing in technology and innovation, SPMB recruits upper management and board members to growth-oriented companies in tech, consumer, and sustainability industries. SPMB has also placed dozens of senior executives at the portfolio companies of leading private equity firm partners including Blackstone, KKR, and TPG.
Past Promotion
SPMB also recently promoted Emily Wallach Leder to partner. “Emily’s promotion to partner is a testament to her exceptional ability to build trust and long-lasting partnerships with our asset management clients,” said Suzanne Heske, partner and head of the investment practice at SPMB. “She’s consistently raised the bar for search execution and leadership. Emily’s contributions have been pivotal in helping us expand the Investment practice, and I am immensely proud to have her as a partner.” Before joining SPMB in 2021, Ms. Wallach Leder was an executive recruiter at Russell Reynolds Associates and Korn Ferry in their financial services practices.
Executive Search in 2024: Challenges, Trends, and Hopes for a Hiring Resurgence in 2025
For many search firms in almost all industry segments, 2024 has been a tough year. There are many reasons for the recent downturn, and some firms have experienced a dip in revenues for even longer, according to Tim Tolan, founder, chairman, and managing partner of The Tolan Group. “Lots of changes are on the horizon for 2025 on the hiring front, and search firms are waiting with bated breath while hiring decisions are on hold, and draft fee agreements are (still) sitting in DocuSign waiting to be signed,” he said. “Decisions are dragging, as are active search engagements, as hiring managers and leaders struggle to make hiring decisions in the environment, we are all trying to navigate.”
In the Hunt Scanlon 2024 Executive Recruiting State of the Industry Report, the numbers reflected a double-digit downturn in demand for executive recruiting, with the private equity sector being the most affected. “We’ve seen and experienced that firsthand, but we feel positive changes are on the horizon,” Mr. Tolan said.
Together, Ms. Wallach Leder and Ms. Heske have built the investment practice, recruiting senior investors and functional leaders in investor relations, business development, finance, legal, and operations for venture capital, growth equity, private equity, and other alternative asset managers.
“Emily has not only exceeded expectations, but has also set a new standard for leadership within our firm,” said Kevin Barry, managing partner at SPMB. “Equally impressive is Emily’s dedication to her SPMB colleagues, always seeking ways to support and elevate those around her. 2024 has been a standout year for Emily, and this promotion reflects her continued growth, leadership, and impact.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
