Strategic focus on sector expertise provides specialized capabilities to tech clients, private equity firms and organizations across the digital transformation value chain
John McCrea derives his expertise not only from a 22-year career in executive search, but also from direct experience in the critical functional areas for which he recruits. Focusing primarily on C-level assignments, he approaches search with an intimate understanding of the requirements for successfully leading organizations, based on his extensive operational experience in various industries.
Professional Focus
- More than 20 years’ experience in executive search, along with nearly 40 years’ experience in leadership roles with responsibility for high-level recruitment
- C-suite searches across functions, primarily CEO, COO, CMO, CRO and CFO, as well as VPs of marketing, sales and business development
- Broad industry experience, particularly in technology, consumer, retail and private equity/venture capital
Business Expertise
- Managing Partner of Bialla Partners, a national recruitment firm focused on senior executive search, C-level and board assignments
- General Manager, CMO and Business Development roles with successful startups including MarketTools and Egreetings; created, launched, marketed and/or managed several popular apps
- Leadership roles within advertising agencies: Senior Partner at J Walter Thompson, led global technology group; founder of Poppe Tyson's West Coast operation
- Earlier roles in advertising with prominent agencies such as Chiat/Day and Grey Advertising; worked with major brands including Dell Computer, Dos Equis Beer, Toshiba, PepsiCo, Samsung and Bank of America
Additional Expertise
- Automotive
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- B.A. from Hamilton College, with graduate work at the University of Southern California
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