Eric Walczykowski

Eric Walczykowski is the Chief Executive Officer at Bespoke Partners, a firm specializing in executive search and leadership advisory services, particularly for private equity-backed technology companies. With a robust background as a growth executive, he has held various leadership roles, including CEO, President, Board Member, Investor, and Advisor, contributing to companies that achieved over $4.5 billion in successful exits.12

Professional Background

• Previous Roles: Before joining Bespoke Partners, Eric served as the CEO of College Baseball Match, a company that utilizes big data and AI for collegiate athletic recruiting. He was also the Divisional President for Deloitte's Recap business unit until its acquisition by Thomson Reuters in 2013.23
• Experience with Major Firms: Eric has significant experience in professional services from Deloitte and Andersen, which enhances his understanding of high-growth client needs in the technology sector.13

Education

• MBA: Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
• BS in Business: Fresno State University.13

Leadership Philosophy

Eric is passionate about building high-performing teams that emphasize collaboration, resilience, and continuous learning. His vision for Bespoke Partners includes transforming it from a pure executive search firm into a comprehensive Human Capital Advisory firm, addressing clients' talent and organizational challenges more effectively.23

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional endeavors, Eric enjoys spending time with his family, coaching baseball, traveling, attending live events, and appreciating fine wine. He has also been involved in teaching martial arts to his children.12