True Appoints Vice Chairman

November 6, 2025 – Global talent provider True has appointed Adam Kovach as vice chairman. “We couldn’t be more excited for Adam to join us,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and co-CEO of True. “What excites me most about him is our shared belief that there is an opportunity to build something very special in our market and provide more value to our clients, the candidate ecosystem, and our team at True.”

“Adam cares deeply not only about being successful, but also about the impact we can have on the True team, creating an environment where everyone can fulfill their professional goals and be proud of the broader impact we are making,” Mr. Stadler continued. “In addition to working closely with our leadership team, Adam will be making a personal investment in our company. His confidence and commitment to True speaks volumes. We couldn’t be more proud to be working together with him.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Adam to True,” said Kate Vanek, president and COO. “Over twelve years ago, we set out to make executive search more transparent, efficient, and innovative, leveraging proprietary technology to fill a gap in the industry. The client experience with True is personal and intentional, which Adam’s proven track record will help us scale thoughtfully.”

With more than 25 years of experience in the executive recruiting and leadership advisory industry, Mr. Kovach is a veteran in the executive search sector, having built and scaled significant businesses while personally leading hundreds of high-profile searches for blue-chip and mid-market private equity firms and public companies. He most recently served as a leading partner and head of the private equity practice at Spencer Stuart. In this role, Mr. Kovach worked with a team that supported clients across virtually all industries and functions, contributing significantly to the firm.

Alongside his leadership in private equity, Mr. Kovach was a core member of Spencer Stuart’s financial officer and board practices and has placed more than 500 executives at companies worldwide. His experience includes working with both public and private companies to shape management teams.

In his new role, Mr. Kovach will help advance True’s unmatched approach to executive talent strategy as the firm continues to disrupt the industry and scale the future of tech-driven leadership hiring.

“The opportunity to join a fast-growing firm like True, known for its innovative and nimble approach, is the ideal move for me,” said Mr. Kovach. “I’m excited to bring my experience working with private equity sponsors and public companies to help our teams tackle our clients’ most critical leadership challenges. By deepening our client partnerships and fostering collaboration across our teams, I look forward to driving new offerings and helping to expand True’s coverage and impact in these dynamic sectors. I’m thrilled to be a part of True’s next chapter.”

With more than 25 years of experience in the executive recruiting and leadership advisory industry, Adam is a known force in the world of executive search, having built and scaled significant businesses while personally leading hundreds of high-profile searches for blue-chip and mid-market private equity firms and public companies. Kovach will help advance True’s unmatched approach to executive talent strategy as the firm continues to disrupt the industry and scale the future of tech-driven leadership hiring.

Working in both the private and public sectors, True Search has offices throughout the U.S. as well as the EMEA and APAC regions. Since the late 1990s, the firm’s founders have refined their search process with a blend of data-centric insights, relationship-building, and experience to produce a methodology that consistently improves hiring decisions and accelerates growth. The firm’s clients include Jet, Work Front, and Summit Partners. True Search is a subsidiary of True Platform, a global portfolio of human capital services and products for high-growth tech and tech-enabled organizations. True recently placed No. 6 on the Hunt Scanlon Media “Top 50 Recruiters” ranking.

New Digital Infrastructure Practice

True recently launched a dedicated digital infrastructure practice. The new practice is led by managing director Steve Dargan, a U.K.-based industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience recruiting senior leaders across data centers, broadband, cloud, and next-generation connectivity. The practice will focus on partnering with investors, developers, and operators driving the expansion of digital infrastructure worldwide. True will place C-suite, functional, and regional executives who can lead organizations through the sector’s increasing scale and complexity.

“As our partners invest heavily in the foundational layer that supports their portfolios, launching a dedicated digital infrastructure practice was a natural evolution for us,” said Mr. Stadler. “Steve’s unparalleled expertise and global network are exactly what our clients need to capitalize on the immense opportunities in this space.”

“Digital infrastructure is the backbone of the modern economy, and the demand for transformative leadership has never been greater,” said Sam McGrath, GM of EMEA & APAC. “We are thrilled to welcome Steve and the team to True. With their expertise, we can connect clients with the leaders who will drive innovation, growth, and resilience across the entire digital infrastructure landscape. The launch of this practice aligns seamlessly with our global strategy and directly addresses the rising demand from our clients for elite leadership in this sector.”

Related: True Acquires Jopwell

Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media

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