Jennings Executive Search is a boutique executive search firm specializing in strategic leadership talent for growth-driven organizations.
The Best Talent. Faster.
With deep expertise in Pricing & Revenue Strategy, we also recruit transformative leaders across Finance & the Office of the CFO, Professional Services & Private Equity, Enterprise Leadership, and Technology& Innovation.
Led by practitioners who have built and hired within these functions, we deliver a bespoke, tailored approach that help both disruptors and established enterprises accelerate growth and outperform expectations.
Led by practitioners who have built and hired within these functions, we deliver a bespoke, tailored approach that help both disruptors and established enterprises accelerate growth and outperform expectations.
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A Practitioner-Led Team Driving Executive Search Excellence
Intellectual curiosity drives everything we do. Our practitioner-led team begins every search by deeply understanding the role, your business, and your culture —ensuring alignment before outreach ever begins. We don’t post jobs; we proactively engage both active and passive candidates through original research, curated materials, and thoughtful outreach that reflects your brand and opportunity.
Our partnerships extend across public and private enterprises as well as private equity and venture-backed firms. From market disruptors to global leaders, we’ve built a proven process rooted in collaboration — crafting interview guides, scoring rubrics, and decision frameworks that improve both speed and quality.
Backed by over 100 years of combined experience in talent acquisition and commercial disciplines, Jennings Executive Search delivers precision, pace, and placements that last.
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10
days to first candidate slate delivery
85%
of first candidate slates receive an offer
98%
of hires thrive beyond 1 year mark
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RECENT PLACEMENTS
Commercial Enterprise
VP of Human Resources @ $200M Distributor
Commercial Enterprise
Director of Strategy @ $18B Manufacturer
Office of CFO
Chief Financial Officer @ $100M Transportation Co
Office of CFO
SVP Finance & Accounting @ $300M Services Co
Office of CFO
Sr Director, FP&A @ $200M Tech Co
Private Equity
Senior Private Equity Associate @ $500M PE
Private Equity
Sr. Director, FIN Analytics @ $1.5B Manu/Distrib
Consulting/Advisory
VAS Practice Leader @ $2B Advisory
Consulting/Advisory
Tax Partner @ $200M Advisory
Consulting/Advisory
Partner - Atlanta Market Leader @ $200M Advisory
Consulting/Advisory
Partner, Accounting @ $150M Advisory
Commercial Enterprise
VP of Human Resources @ $200M Distributor
Commercial Enterprise
Director of Strategy @ $18B Manufacturer
Office of CFO
Chief Financial Officer @ $100M Transportation Co
Office of CFO
SVP Finance & Accounting @ $300M Services Co
Office of CFO
Sr Director, FP&A @ $200M Tech Co
Private Equity
Senior Private Equity Associate @ $500M PE
Private Equity
Sr. Director, FIN Analytics @ $1.5B Manu/Distrib
Consulting/Advisory
VAS Practice Leader @ $2B Advisory
Consulting/Advisory
Tax Partner @ $200M Advisory
Consulting/Advisory
Partner - Atlanta Market Leader @ $200M Advisory
Consulting/Advisory
Partner, Accounting @ $150M Advisory
Client Testimonials
Our past clients testify to our capabilities and partnership
“From the outset, they demonstrated deep market insight and a clear understanding of our strategic needs. Their consultative approach, responsiveness, and commitment to quality made the process efficient and successful.”
$500M PE-backed Manufacturer
“…the single strongest senior pricing candidate I have interviewed over the last 5+ years—so strong I would extend an offer immediately.”
Executive Advisor, Top 5 Private Equity
“By the time a top-5 global search firm sent resumes, JES had already identified top candidates, facilitated interviews, and we’d extended an offer to our ideal hire.”
CFO, Mining Processor
“What sets them apart is efficiency without compromising quality—they truly understand our culture and needs.”
$20M PE-backed Manufacturer
“They represent our firm exceptionally, communicate our story effectively, and are professional, responsive, and a true pleasure to partner with.”
Director HR, Mid-Market Advisory Firm
“Within a week JES had found two very qualified candidates, and we made an offer a few weeks later. Our hire has been outstanding in every way and has a bright future with us.”
$400M IT Services Firm
Meet the Team
Jon Jennings
Founder / Managing partner
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Brian Gelfand
Partner
Daniel Wilkinson
Partner
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Ryan Walter
Partner
Kerry Ward
Director of Strategic Operations
Chip Locke
Practice Lead, Technology Recruiting
Justin Jennings
Executive Recruiter
Brian Banister
Executive Recruiter
Lori Shad
Executive Recruiter
Justin Graves
Executive Recruiter
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