SPMB Executive Search

A fantastic and energizing series of events in New York for our Investment practice last week… ▶️ First off, Suzanne Heske, Emily Leder, and Tess Olcott hosted an intimate gathering bringing together exceptional women leaders from the venture capital and asset management community for an engaging evening of conversation and self care. ▶️ The week continued with our team proudly supporting The Chick Mission at their Annual Gala. This incredible organization is transforming the landscape of cancer care by advocating for and supporting women facing fertility challenges during their cancer journey. Thank you to all the inspiring leaders and changemakers who made these events so impactful! #WomenInVC #WomenInFinance #WomenSupportingWomen SPMB Executive Search

On behalf of Dave Mullarkey and Kendra Stumbos Ryan, SPMB Executive Search congratulates TeamSnap and Scott Engelman on his new role as SVP Marketing. We're excited to see Scott's impact as he helps scale the #1 youth sports management platform through its next phase of growth!

On behalf of Suzanne Heske, Tess Olcott, and our Investment practice, SPMB Executive Search congratulates our client Goodwater and Brooke Simpson Beck who joins the team as Partner, Head of Investor Relations. With extensive experience in Investor Relations, Marketing, and Business Development within asset management, Brooke brings invaluable expertise to the Goodwater team. Her leadership will support Goodwater’s mission of empowering founders to build innovative digital platforms that address everyday consumer challenges. Congratulations to all! #InvestorRelations #VentureCapital #ConsumerTech #ExecutiveSearch

Todd Greenhalgh and Nick Hoffmire of SPMB Executive Search have placed David Vice as the new chief revenue officer of ChargePoint. “Congratulates our longtime client ChargePoint on the appointment of David Vice as chief revenue officer,” SPMB said in a LinkedIn post. Read more >> https://lnkd.in/gWqp8S-x #revenue #talent #recruiting

This year’s WTF Summit, hosted by The Information, was nothing short of spectacular. Some standout insights and conversations from the two-day event included: ▶ The future of AI took center stage with Daniela Amodei of Anthropic sharing her perspective on the unpredictable path ahead in generative AI. The ongoing surprises emerging from these models are a reminder that we’re still in the early innings of what’s possible. Elizabeth Reid from Google also gave an intriguing glimpse into how Google is navigating antitrust challenges and staying ahead in the AI race. ▶ A personal highlight for me was the media panel featuring Joanna Coles and Pam Wasserstein. The conversation around the future of media in the tech age—particularly how platform growth principles are reshaping the industry—was absolutely fascinating. ▶ Another standout moment came from Karla Welch, whose journey founding The Period Company was radically inspiring. The passion she brings to her work is contagious and truly embodies what it means to align your life’s work with purpose. Jessica Lessin and her team have created something truly special with WTF. It’s not just another business conference—it’s a space for women in leadership to connect, share, and shape the future of tech, media, and finance. #WTFSummit #WomenInBusiness #Leadership https://lnkd.in/gkf7Sw3r

Navigating the Evolving Market for Cybersecurity Executives As seen in Hunt Scanlon Media's recently released Cyber Technology Executive Recruiting newsletter, Radley Meyers, partner at SPMB Executive Search, sat down with our editors to share his views on the booming cybersecurity market. "I’d split this into two categories: cybersecurity companies and functional security searches," said Mr. Meyers. "The cybersecurity companies continue to be highly active in the recruiting market, specifically hiring CRO, CMO, COO, CEO, and president roles. This is in line with broader recruiting themes no matter the industry. Companies are trying to turnaround what has been an underwhelming market over the past 18 months or so, and the path to doing so is generally through these five functions. As for security companies specifically, it’s important to note that there are a lot of new entrants into the security industry that are tying AI and cybersecurity together." Read more >> https://lnkd.in/eck_TgF #cybersecurity #hiring #AI

Last night, SPMB Executive Search's Allison Beach, Kendra Stumbos Ryan, and Steven Popper, together with our colleagues at Vive Collective, hosted a fantastic Jeffersonian Dinner centered on healthcare innovation & talent. We had an opportunity to engage an exceptional group of executives in a lively discussion around how to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the health tech sector, particularly in today’s down market. Special thanks to our attendees and our friends at Vive (Hillary Frank + Rebecca Mitchell, MD) for making the evening a great success! Interested in learning more about SPMB’s Healthcare Practice? Connect directly with Allison, Kendra, or Steven! #HealthcareInnovation #HealthTech #ExecutiveSearch

Congratulations to our client Dragos, Inc. on the exciting addition of Mark Packham as Chief Marketing Officer. On behalf of Kevin Barry and the entire SPMB Executive Search team, we're thrilled to see Mark bring his 25+ years of marketing leadership in the tech, B2B, and B2C sectors to this critical role. His expertise in building global strategies, driving demand generation, and creating impactful customer experiences will be instrumental as Dragos continues its mission to safeguard critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. Cheers to a fantastic addition to an already world-class team! #CMO #Cybersecurity #ICS #ExecutiveLeadership

Security leaders have never been more critical to the health of a company due to the increased and inevitable risk organizations face today. SPMB Executive Search Partner, Radley Meyers, recently shared his perspective on the cybersecurity talent landscape and where it stands. Here's what he had to say: ➡️ Cybersecurity companies are actively recruiting key leadership roles like CRO, CMO, COO, CEO, and President to navigate a challenging market. New entrants, especially in the #AI and threat intelligence space, are driving innovation. ➡️ Functional security searches (CISO, VP Security) have been quieter in 2024, largely due to the economic climate and companies taking a 'wait and see' approach. But we anticipate an uptick in 2025. ➡️ Companies are investing in future security leaders, promoting "deputies" into broader C-level roles such as CIO and Chief Digital Officer, a trend that will continue to shape the landscape. ➡️ Despite this, challenges like compensation discrepancies and the personal risk tied to security roles are causing some to hesitate before stepping into executive positions. ➡️ Executive presence is non-negotiable. Today’s modern CISO must possess a strong executive presence, with the ability to advocate for security internally and externally, foster a culture of security across the organization, and collaborate closely with product and data teams to influence strategic direction. To learn how SPMB identifies and supports best-in-class security leaders at the executive level, contact Radley at radley@spmb.com. #CyberTechnology #Cybersecurity #CISO #ExecutiveSearch #Infosec #Security https://lnkd.in/g_AYcbz2

Looks like it was a great end-of-summer gathering! Thanks for making this happen, Jake Gunn-Sandell and Jon Landau 👏 👏