What matters to you, matters to us.

McDermott + Bull is the trusted retained search advisor and interim solution partner for redefining expectations and empowering change.

About Us

Leveraging deep vertical experience, innovative thinking, and proven time-saving methodologies, we challenge the norm and thrive in the recruitment of difficult-to-find VP to C-Suite executive talent. With experienced partners in the United States, Canada, and Europe, we support private and public companies, private equity firms, and their operating companies. We value a personalized service model while having the resources and capabilities of the world’s largest search firms.

AVERAGE DAYS TO FILL

Our searches close in half the time of the industry standard.

DIVERSE PLACEMENTS

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Over half of our placed candidates are diverse.

Our Story

In 2001, Rod McDermott and his business partner Chris Bull left a top 5 executive search firm with the vision of building a new company. Together, they co-founded McDermott + Bull, leveraging the resources and capabilities of the world’s largest search firms, with a high-touch service model. McDermott + Bull continues to move forward with its vision of revolutionizing executive search and interim leadership, one relationship at a time.

2002
2002

EXECUTIVE NETWORK

Rod McDermott saw a need to create a network for in-transition senior-level executives and started the McDermott + Bull Executive Network (EN). The EN is committed to enhancing the development of senior-level executives through valuable resources and networking opportunities.

2011
2011

INTERIM LEADERS

Rod McDermott and Chief Operating Officer Angela Anderson co-founded McDermott + Bull Interim Leaders to respond to an increased demand for time-sensitive solutions to important leadership challenges.

2017
2017

McDERMOTT + BULL EUROPE

The firm expanded its offices globally with the opening of the European office in Amstelveen, Netherlands.

2018
2018

McDERMOTT + BULL CANADA

The opening of McDermott + Bull Canada with operations in Vancouver.

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