SPMB Executive Search

Our Physical AI Practice recently placed 2 technical leaders helping shape the future of intelligent machines in the real world: 🔷 Julie Shah: Chief Robotics Officer, @LilaSciences 🔷 Ryan White: VP Engineering, Obvio Congratulations to these world-class leaders & companies!

For over 7 yrs, women have made up the majority of @SPMBsearch's team. This #IWD2026, we celebrate the perspectives, collaboration & leadership that women bring to our firm every day, and the dynamic women leaders we have the privilege to partner with across the tech ecosystem 🙌

SPMB's @sheheadhunts explores how #defense innovation has entered a new era shaped by #AI, software-defined systems & continuous iteration, and what it means for tech leaders. For defense orgs navigating this shift, leadership will be the differentiator. spmb.com/executive-sear…

Cheers to @LaudeVentures on welcoming Aditi Purandare as an Associate. Aditi combines a strong technical foundation w/ great instincts for early-stage investing. A fantastic addition as Laude partners w/ scientists, engineers, & researchers at early stages of company formation.

Strategy, connection, and a little friendly competition. @SPMBsearch's Investment Practice hosted another evening around the mahjong table with an outstanding group of women in venture and alts. #WomenWhoInvest

Bianca Moreno spotlights the widening gap between AI-enabled SaaS and truly AI-native businesses - and why this shift is already reshaping margins, leadership expectations, and valuation. If you’re navigating what 'AI-native' really means...a must-read ↓ spmb.com/executive-sear…

Great to be back at the Women’s Venture Capital Summit last week as a sponsor, and for our annual dinner celebrating women in venture. @SPMBsearch looks forward to a great year ahead partnering with this talented community shaping the future of VC investing & fundraising.

@SPMBsearch had the pleasure of co-hosting an event w/ The Grind, bringing together founders, investors & operators across the healthtech innovation ecosystem. TY for the partnership & platform serving women + nonbinary leaders in HC, and to our attendees who made it a 💥 event!

Cheers to @fintech_io on welcoming Ben Sanborn as Head of Finance. He brings deep experience across finance & operations in venture capital and alternative investments. Ben is a fantastic addition as FinTech Collective supports founders building the future of financial services!

We’re pleased to share a recent leadership placement for @nearmap: Claudio Innocente has joined as SVP Global Operations. Nearmap’s position at the intersection of physical intelligence, geospatial data, and technology makes this an exciting match. Cheers on a fantastic outcome!

Congratulations to @ConveraHoldings on welcoming Meaghan Riley as Chief Commercial Officer. Meaghan joins from Google Cloud North America, where she served as COO. On behalf of @radleymeyers and @SPMBsearch, cheers to Meaghan and the Convera team on this exciting next chapter!

We’re thrilled to announce the addition of another phenomenal search leader to our team → April Himel! April joins @SPMBsearch as a Director within our digital transformation practice. Welcome, April! Connect here 👉 lnkd.in/gDBJvNKg

Please join us in welcoming our newest Associates to the @SPMBsearch team! Their experience, paired with SPMB’s AI-enabled tools and proprietary IP, enables us to identify and engage top leadership talent with speed, transparency, and precision throughout the search process.

🎙️ New Podcast Episode: #AI-First (Whatever That Means): Hiring #Product & #Engineering Leaders with @SPMBsearch's Sean Lucq and @ParkerGaleCap’s @Jim Milbery. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-…

Please join us in welcoming 2 exceptional new analysts to the growing @SPMBsearch team. Both bring strong analytical rigor, intellectual curiosity, and fluency in modern research & AI-enabled tools, reflecting the next-gen of executive search. We’re thrilled to have you on board!

Too many exec comp decisions are driven by paper math: base salary, 1st yr bonus & equity that look attractive on day 1 but say little about longterm value creation. Bianca Moreno explains why capital structure, dilution risk & true alignment matter more. spmb.com/executive-sear…

Cheers to @axon_us on welcoming Rubén Caballero as SVP, Connected Devices! Check out his Q&A that discusses the opportunity he sees to build connected devices that are intuitive & purpose-built to protect life: axon.com/newsroom/annou… On behalf of @sheheadhunts, congratulations!

Congratulations to @NFX on welcoming Lauren Chin as Head of IR. Lauren is a standout leader with deep experience in capital formation and LP engagement. She will play a key role in strengthening relationships and supporting NFX’s continued growth. Cheers to a fantastic outcome!

@SPMBsearch’s Radley Meyers is surveying #CISOs and #Security leaders on their priorities and outlook for 2026. Please share your perspective below - survey findings to follow! 👇 forms.gle/CpqJ7xwCpXEwk9…

Cheers to Team @offsectraining on the addition of Ian Charles as #CFO! @PopperPopper + @SPMBsearch's Financial Officers Practice 👏 huntscanlon.com/spmb-recruits-…