Craig Lipus
Managing Partner, Executive Search
Craig Lipus serves as a Managing Partner of McDermott + Bull Executive Search and Chair of the Healthcare and Technology practice. He specializes in securing leaders for mission-critical roles supporting private and public companies, private equity firms, and their operating companies. Since joining McDermott + Bull in 2003, Craig has been an instrumental partner in growing multiple national practices and influencing the firm’s strategic vision. Craig’s 20+ year career as a corporate executive with Fortune 500 companies and start-ups, provides him with valuable insight into what makes an exceptional leader.
His clients include Smile Brands, Laser MD Medspa, Empower Physical Therapy, California Skin Institute, Cubex, Stamps.com, JD Power, First American Corporation, AAA of Southern California as well as a number of well-respected private equity firms within healthcare and technology.
Craig supports a number of nonprofit organizations in the local community and has served as a member of the Board of Directors and foster parent at Concept 7, serving foster children in Southern California. Currently Craig serves on the Board of Directors of the Orange County Youth Sports Foundation, serving underprivileged youth in Orange County.
Placement Announcements

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Marketing Officer, InterDent
McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Darrin Kellaris as the Chief Marketing Officer at private equity backed InterDent. Reporting to the Co-Chief Executive Officer + Chief Operating Officer, Darrin and his team will lead all marketing efforts for InterDent and its...

McDermott + Bull Places Vice President of Emerging Technology, First American Financial Corporation
McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Karen Cheung as Vice President of Emerging Technology at First American Financial Corporation. Karen will lead the newly created Emerging Technology Group (“BTS”) and support all business units within First American Financial...

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Operating Officer, California Medical Evaluators
McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Tasha Austin as the Chief Operating Officer at California Medical Evaluators. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, Tasha and her team will develop and execute California Medical Evaluators’ operational strategy, including...

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