Maureen Reese

About Maureen Reese

Whether building out executive teams for emerging disruptors or strengthening leadership benches for established companies, I bring a consultative, high-touch approach to every engagement. I lead executive searches that shape leadership teams for public and PE-backed tech companies. I specialize in placing senior financial and operational leaders across IT services, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, real assets, and managed services.I also recruit and advise CEOs, CFOs, Board Directors, and senior executives across the broader technology, industrial, aerospace & defense, and business services sectors—bringing cross-industry insight to every engagement.What sets my work apart is the ability to match the right leader to the right moment in their business life cycle—someone who will have maximum impact on my client’s growth story, whether that means scaling operations, driving financial transformation, or leading through disruption.Clients rely on me to deliver leaders who drive transformation, scale, and long-term value—with judgment, tenacity, and a deep connection to both client and candidate at the core of every search.My professional journey began in front of the camera—as a model and corporate spokesperson in New York—before evolving into an Emmy-nominated career as a Screen Actors Guild actor. That early experience honed my communication skills, presence, and adaptability in high-stakes environments.Driven by a commitment to lifelong learning and leadership excellence, I continue to sharpen my strategic acumen through MIT\'s AI Leadership Executive Program and Harvard Business School’s Executive Program. Beyond the boardroom, I’m a passionate advocate for military veterans, supporting initiatives that empower their transition into civilian leadership roles.

Experience

1. Principal, Search

   Korn Ferry

   Sep 2021 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   As a Principal at Korn Ferry, I help scaling companies accelerate value creation through recruiting top performing, AI-ready leaders. After serving as a Senior Client Partner at Lucas Group a mid-size recruiting firm, I transitioned to Korn Ferry and promoted to Principal to expand my impact at a global scale—partnering with investors and operators to build leadership teams that drive growth and scale.I specialize in helping publicly traded and PE-backed and high growth companies design fit-for-purpose organizational structures, define critical roles, and align leadership capabilities with investment theses.

Education

• The Protocol School of Washington

  Certified International and Business Protocol Trainer

• Harvard Business School Executive Education

  Negotiations

  2021 — 2022

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  Executive Certificate, Leadership for the AI Age: Driving Digital Transformation for Competitive Advantage

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelor's degree, Business Communications

Skills

• Feature Films
• Video
• Digital Media
• Event Management
• Television
• Adobe Illustrator
• Event Planning
• Corporate Branding
• Internet Recruiting
• Acting
• Video Editing
• Interview Preparation
• Microsoft Office
• Email Marketing
• Constant Contact
• Screenwriting
• Editing
• Telephone Interviewing
• Mock Interviews
• Blogging
• Etiquette
• Advertising
• Executive Search
• Film Production
• Interviewing
• Social Media
• Storytelling
• Recruiting
• Customer Service
• Creative Writing
• Training
• Writing
• Public Relations
• Talent Development
• Client Management
• Commercials
• Career Changers
• Management
• Creative Direction
• Social Networking