Jeff Christian is considered one of the top 5 search consultants in the world. He has generated and billed over $500 million in Retained Search and has been named to the Forbes Midas List of the top 50 most influential deal makers for 4 years. He has placed leadership members in thousands of companies, ranging from IBM, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, and Apple to e-commerce companies such as Lycos and Netscape. Focusing on CEO, Board member and senior-level executive search and selection, his clients span high-profile early-stage companies to the Fortune 500. In addition to Jeff Christian Partners search firm, he brought a new paradigm into play with the first 'Talent Centric' technology venture fund, CT Access Ventures. He is also the author of The Headhunter’s Edge.
Jeff is also the inspiration for the founding of Momenta Partners and Momenta Ventures. For our 100th episode, Ken Forster is joined by Momenta Executive Search leaders Richard White and Jonathan Moulton.
During the conversation, Jeff Christian shares his first-hand experience building a highly successful search practice as well as his motivation behind starting his equally fruitful ventures firm. He also discusses what traits he looks for in a transformational leader in addition to some of the most impactful placements he has made. Lastly, he sets his predictions for the future of search in a post-COVID world.
This podcast is essential listening for those interested in catalytic leadership. Jeff’s deep knowledge and experience provides for a fascinating conversation about what being a great leader really means.
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