Joel May

Joel May, a well-respected search executive at BridgeGate Executive Search, is known for his meticulous and quality-driven approach to executive searches across various functional areas.

Since taking the reins of BridgeGate in 1995, Joel has excelled in conducting management through officer level searches for a wide range of companies, both established and early-stage, spanning diverse industries.

Apart from fostering crucial client relationships and handling senior-level search projects, Joel plays a pivotal role in overseeing BridgeGate's internal operations and its charitable initiatives.

Joel serves on the board of directors of the Orange County School of the Arts, showcasing his commitment to community engagement and educational advancement.

With 18 years of successful collaboration with Experian, Joel has spearheaded executive searches encompassing multiple business sectors ranging from North America Corporate to Consumer Services, Health, Auto, Targeting, Decision Analytics, and Credit Services.

He was retained by NextGen for a two-year engagement to support the restructuring efforts under a new CEO, steering key searches for top positions within the company like CTO, CPO, Chief Architect, and various SVP roles.

Joel's expertise also extends to leading searches for prominent positions at HGST a Western Digital Company, Advantage Solutions, Ingram Micro, Thomson Reuters, HireRight, eHarmony, Walmart.com, and Universal Electronics, showcasing his versatility and proficiency in the recruitment domain.

His specialty lies in retained executive search services, focusing on roles in the "C" suite, General Management, Operations, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Technology, Product, Marketing, Engineering, and Strategy.

Joel May pursued his BA degree at the University of Arizona, laying a strong educational foundation for his career in executive search.

With a background steeped in successful executive searches and a demonstrated track record of placing top talent across diverse industries, Joel May stands out as a reputable and accomplished search executive in the industry.