As CEOs navigate the growing complexity of the AI era, demand for chiefs of staff is surging as organizations seek trusted strategic advisors who can help leaders prioritize, execute, and solve critical business challenges.
With over 20 years’ experience in executive search, Dan Grassi has partnered with clients ranging from startups to the Fortune 500. His experience spans most aspects of digital media, interactive entertainment and consumer products. Dan joined Boyden in 2003 and quickly rose to prominence by fostering collaboration domestically and globally, including the creation of an annual training conference.
Professional Focus
- Over 20 years’ executive search experience
- Member of the Technology and Consumer & Retail practices
- Sector-specific expertise in digital media, interactive entertainment and consumer products
- Focuses on digital media officers, chief operating officers and senior executives across most functional areas, including general management, marketing, sales, finance and human resources
- Partners with a range of organizations, from startups to Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in training and development; instrumental to creation of an annual training and development conference, which has enhanced how Boyden offices work together
Business Expertise
- Partner in another leading global executive search firm
- Recruiter at an Atlanta-based technology and healthcare search firm
Additional Expertise
- Digital Media
- Interactive Entertainment
- Consumer Products
- General Management
- Marketing & Sales
- Finance
Areas of Expertise
Affiliations & Awards
- Member of the Atlanta Arthritis Association
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