Brian Fitzgerald

Executive & Board Search, Strategic Talent Advisory across the Cannabis Industry

Brian Fitzgerald is a Strategic Partner at The Koblentz Group, a leading executive search and board advisory firm.1 2 He joined the company as a Managing Consultant in 2009 and has since been promoted to his current role.1 4

Career Background

Brian has spent his entire career in executive search, accumulating extensive experience in recruiting top-level executives.1 His expertise spans various industries, including:

Professional services firms
Private equity
Healthcare
Life sciences
Industrial sectors
Consumer goods

Professional Experience

Before joining The Koblentz Group, Brian worked at several notable firms:

Edward W Kelley & Partners (formerly A.T Kearney Executive Search): He worked with clients to recruit senior partners, general managers, C-level executives, and functional experts across various industries.1
Spherion: He worked as a recruiter at this boutique firm in Atlanta.1
Newell Rubbermaid: Brian also had a stint at this consumer goods company.1

Education and Personal Interests

Brian received a B.A. in Economics from the University of Georgia.1 Outside of his professional life, he is involved in volunteer work:

Volunteer coach with the Special Olympics of Georgia
Assists with the Varsity Boys Soccer team at Marist School1

At The Koblentz Group, Brian contributes to the firm's focus on "sensitive matters," working at the top level of organizations to advise clients on their most impactful leadership requirements.3 His role involves leading and executing numerous searches and consulting projects for clients ranging from start-up companies to Fortune 100 corporations.1 2