The Right Executive Can Build a Better World

Trustworthy Market Intelligence, Transparent Processes, & Consistent Delivery.

Executive recruitment and talent intelligence are at the foundation of our business. Delivered through partnerships and comprehensive assessment of talent markets, we empower your talent acquisition team to hire leaders that drive innovation, inspire culture evolution, and build meaningful relationships. Put simply, we help find the right people to bring future growth and success for your company.

How to Run a Seamless Executive Search

Best Practices & Pitfalls of Leadership Recruiting

By Michael Lynch, Head of Executive Search at Barings

With over 25 years of executive search experience with C-Suite/executive leadership teams and Board level advisory work, Mike’s division at Willard Powell serves a diverse range of executive-level searches. </p>
<p>As the former Head of Executive Recruiting at TIAA, a Fortune 100 company, Mike created the structure and strategy for the Executive Search team and served the recruiting needs of the Executive Committee. With an astute understanding of talent and in-depth knowledge of diverse industries, Mike helped build TIAA’s internal leadership team across all areas of the business and served as a trusted advisor to leaders across Asset Management, Retirement Services, Banking Solutions, Technology, and Operations.</p>
<p>Prior to his 11 years at TIAA, he held financial recruiting and consulting positions at HGI Executive Search, Wells Fargo, and Management Advisors International. </p>
<p>Outside of the office, Mike enjoys chess, traveling the world and attending concerts and football games with his wife and two college-aged daughters.

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Our approach combines deep institutional knowledge with strategic vision, enabling us to identify and secure transformational leaders for complex organizations.

Search Expertise

C-Suite Leadership Teams
Division Presidents
Functional Leaders

Industry Focus

Asset Management
Banking
Insurance

The Willard Powell Advantage

We understand executive search from both sides of the table. Our heritage includes building internal executive teams for global financial institutions, giving us unmatched perspective on:

Organizational dynamics
Leadership chemistry
Cultural alignment

This insider knowledge, combined with our extensive networks across financial services, enables us to serve as true strategic partners in executive talent acquisition. We don't just fill positions—we help architect leadership teams that define organizational success.