The Leadership Paradox in Post-Secondary Education: When the Roles We Most Need Become the Hardest to Fill

The Leadership Paradox in Post-Secondary Education: When the Roles We Most Need Become the Hardest to Fill

by | Jun 2, 2026 | Company News, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Article, Article, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article

This article is based on a panel discussion I had the privilege of joining, “The Leadership Paradox: Why Universities Struggle to Find and Develop Their Next Leaders,” hosted and moderated by Patricia Polischuk of TalentWise Collective. I was joined by Cheryl Foy and...
McDermott + Bull Places Chief Operating Officer at Hittle Landscaping

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Operating Officer at Hittle Landscaping

by | Jun 1, 2026 | Placement Announcement, Chris Bull, Chris Bull Placement Announcement, Essential Services, Essential Services Placement Announcement, Michael Sesker

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Dan Halverstadt as Chief Operating Officer at Hittle Landscaping. In this role, Dan will oversee enterprise operations across all branches and help lead the company through its next phase of operational growth. He will be...
McDermott + Bull Places Vice President, Corporate Controller at Rocket Lab

McDermott + Bull Places Vice President, Corporate Controller at Rocket Lab

by | Jun 1, 2026 | Placement Announcement, Aaron Griffin, Aaron Griffin Placement Announcements, Aerospace + Defense, Aerospace + Defense Placement Announcement, Alyssa Joy

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Agostino Ricupati as Vice President, Corporate Controller at Rocket Lab. In this role, Agostino will report to Chief Financial Officer Adam Spice and will oversee the company’s global accounting operations, including financial...
McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Director of Leadership Philanthropy at Richmond Hospital Foundation

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Director of Leadership Philanthropy at Richmond Hospital Foundation

by | May 26, 2026 | Company News, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Engagement Announcement, Engagement Announcement

Richmond Hospital Foundation’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for donors to achieve their aspirational philanthropic goals while helping drive positive, transformational change to local health care in Richmond. Inspiring joyful giving is at the core of their...
A Standard Worth Keeping

A Standard Worth Keeping

by | May 21, 2026 | Article, Sachin Sama

After enough time in professional services, certain patterns become hard to ignore. Across all kinds of business relationships, executive search included, the most persistent challenge is the same: how do you ensure that you truly know your client? Not just what they...
McDermott + Bull Places President + Chief Executive Officer at American-Scandinavian Foundation

McDermott + Bull Places President + Chief Executive Officer at American-Scandinavian Foundation

by | May 19, 2026 | Sue Waterbury, Corey Paquette, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Placement Announcement, Milly Smith, Placement Announcement, Sue Waterbury Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Charlie Kunzer as President + Chief Executive Officer at the American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF). In this role, Charlie will lead the organization’s strategic vision and global engagement efforts while overseeing operations,...
McDermott + Bull Places President, Power Electronics at Communications & Power Industries

McDermott + Bull Places President, Power Electronics at Communications & Power Industries

by | May 19, 2026 | Austin Mitchell, Aerospace + Defense, Aerospace + Defense Placement Announcement, Austin Mitchell Placement Announcement, Julia Markward, Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Kevin Jackson as President, Power Electronics at Communications & Power Industries (CPI). In this role, Kevin will be responsible for leading all aspects of the Power Electronics business, including operations, finance,...