Olivia Hanninen
Executive Search | CHROs | GTM Leaders | Strategy Roles
- Role
- Senior Director at Eca Partners
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Olivia Hanninen
I specialize in human capital leadership roles (CHROs, Chief People Officers, Head of HR), Go-to-Market and Strategy. I work closely with PE investors and operators, boards, and executives to identify and place top talent in roles that drive value creation. ECA stands out for its industry-leading time to placement and measurable and transparent KPIs. Our data-driven methodology ensures clients make informed hiring decisions quickly, with a structured and repeatable process that delivers results. Before transitioning into executive search, I earned a PhD in Russian History from UC Irvine/ University College London. The highlight was designing an undergraduate course on the History of Soccer (= Football). Academia sharpened my skills in digging deep, connecting the dots, and crafting compelling narratives—all of which I now use to spot top talent and find the right hires for our clients. I’m always happy to connect with people considering moving from academia into corporate roles.
Experience
Senior Director
Apr 2025 — Present · Santa Monica, CA, US
Education
King's College London
BA, History
2009 — 2012
UC Irvine
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), History
2014 — 2021
UCL
MA, Russian History
2012 — 2013
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.