Elijah Holliday

Principal, Executive Recruiter at Holliday Partners Inc.

Elijah Holliday is a Principal and Executive Recruiter at Holliday Partners, Inc., a Black and Latino owned, operated, and staffed boutique retained executive search firm headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida.1 2 In his role, Elijah engages with some of the world's most respected and innovative companies to develop strategic relationships with key industry-leading senior executives.1

Professional Background

Before joining Holliday Partners, Elijah had a distinguished career in the U.S. Army, where he served honorably for over 21 years.1 His military career was diverse and included several notable positions:

Military Intelligence: Elijah began as an Imagery Analyst, providing crucial battlefield intelligence to guide strategic decision-making for U.S. and Allied Forces.1
Deployments: He deployed to Bosnia and Herzegovina in support of the NATO-led Implementation Force (IFOR) and served multiple tours in Iraq, including one as a Senior Analyst during Operation Iraqi Freedom.1
Transportation Corps: After transitioning to the Army Transportation Corps, Elijah was responsible for the deployment and redeployment of soldiers and equipment, managing large cargo operations in Iraq.1

Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion

Elijah has shown a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout his career:

He volunteered as a Unit Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA), ensuring fair treatment and maximizing soldiers' potential.1
Elijah was selected as the Battalion Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Coordinator, overseeing a unit of 2000+ soldiers.1
As part of the Army's SHARP Program, he served as a Victim Advocate and Senior Advisor to the Battalion Commander, holding certifications from the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) and the DOD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP).1

At Holliday Partners, Elijah continues to work towards diversity in executive recruitment, aligning with the company's mission to be the most respected and sought-after majority minority retained Executive Search Firm in America.1