Chris Cleary

Chris Cleary is the Founder and Executive Recruiter at Cleary Search Services, a position he has held since January 2022. Based in Greenwich, Connecticut, he specializes in executive talent acquisition, leveraging over 15 years of experience in both in-house and consultative roles in recruitment.

Professional Experience

• Cleary Search Services (2022 - Present)
  • Focuses on executive search strategies across various sectors including Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail, Financial Services, Renewable Energy, IT Research, and Healthcare.
• Verizon (2015 - 2021)
  • Served as Practice Leader for Executive Talent Acquisition & Advisory, pioneering innovative approaches to corporate executive search.
• Korn/Ferry International (2011 - 2012)
  • Executed multiple executive searches and developed comprehensive search strategies.
• Michael Page International (2007 - 2009)
  • Achieved significant sales targets and was recognized as a top revenue-producing recruiter.
• Professional Soccer Player (2002 - 2005)
  • Competed professionally in Germany and England before transitioning to a career in recruitment.

Education

• Boston College
  • Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Communications (1998 - 2002), where he was awarded the McElroy Scholarship for excellence as a student-athlete.

Chris Cleary's extensive background in recruitment and his leadership roles have positioned him as a notable figure in the executive search industry.1