With decades of of work across museums, galleries, auction houses, art fairs, associations, fundraising, and organizational leadership informs every search. Having worked within the arts and cultural sector provides a practical understanding of its people, structures, pressures, and possibilities—and of what it takes to succeed within them.

The process begins by looking beyond the existing job description to define what the organization needs now, how the position supports its broader direction, and what will distinguish someone who can succeed from someone who simply appears qualified.

Strong candidates are not always actively looking or following predictable career paths. Research, informed referrals, direct engagement, and longstanding professional relationships on a global scale help identify candidates beyond the most familiar circles.

Professional experience, credentials, subject expertise, scale, and demonstrated accomplishments are considered in relation to the actual demands of the role—not simply against a checklist of qualifications. As an SHRM Talent Acquisition credentialed specialist, I have established recruitment practices and disciplined assessment for each search.

Assessment extends beyond professional qualifications to consider judgment, motivation, emotional intelligence, communication, leadership style, adaptability, and the ability to build trust and work effectively within a complex organization. As a certified professional coach, I bring a nuanced understanding of people, leadership, and organizational dynamics to candidate evaluation.

The recruiter’s role is not simply to administer a process. Clients receive a candid assessment of each candidate’s strengths, readiness, potential, and areas of risk, along with guidance that supports thoughtful and well-informed decision-making.

Searches are not passed through layers of junior staff. I remain directly involved in defining and positioning the role, research and outreach, candidate interviews and evaluation, client presentations, references, negotiations, and appointment.

This continuity provides clients with a consistent senior advisor and ensures that recommendations are grounded in a close understanding of both the organization and the individuals under consideration.