Dan Murphy
Director of Client Engagement | Executive Search Partner to PE-Backed & Growth-Stage Companies | Building Leadership Teams That Scale Enterprise Value
- Role
- Director of Client Engagement at Talentfoot Executive Search
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dan Murphy
I partner with CEOs, private equity sponsors, and growth-stage leadership teams to recruit forward-thinking leaders across GTM, Technology, and Accounting & Finance. At Talentfoot, we specialize in building high-performance teams for small, mid-market, and investor-backed companies navigating scale, transformation, or capital events. When companies partner with us, they gain: Access to 95% of executive talent not actively job searching Scientifically vetted candidates in as little as 5 business days A success rate 2x the industry average A 98% hire success rate backed by an industry-leading performance guarantee A dedicated, white-glove team of seasoned headhunters My background in revenue leadership, enterprise search, and M&A advisory informs how I approach executive hiring, aligning every leadership decision to growth strategy and measurable business impact. If you\'re building for scale and want to ensure your next hire strengthens competitive advantage, let’s connect.
Experience
Director of Client Engagement
Feb 2026 — Present · Austin, TX, US
Serve as a strategic advisor during leadership inflection points, recapitalizations, and scale initiatives• Translate complex business objectives into disciplined executive search mandates• Protect enterprise value by ensuring leadership hires align with operational reality and growth targetsTalentfoot is a boutique executive search and staffing firm specializing in recruiting elite technology, marketing, sales, and operations talent. Our technology-focused team has over 30 years of experience recruiting in the fast-paced, ever-shifting landscape. Search Models: Retained Search — tailored to critical executive hires or positions that require a highly confidential or urgent search. Engaged Search — recommended when seeking candidates for positions that are challenging to fill due to unique job requirements, geographic location, or high urgency. Contingent Search —suggested to supplement candidate pipeline for ongoing searches and for quick turn around. Interim & Fractional — Our vetted Indigo network has hundreds of CEO\'s, COO\'s, CRO\'s, CMO\'s, and CTO\'s that are geared up to serve as advisors to our partners. Whether it is a 3 month assignment or an ongoing basis, our interim and fractional solutions are great options to consider in today\'s market.
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration, Marketing
2010 — 2014
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