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Ben O’Reilly

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Ben leads C-suite and VP-level searches across the consumer sector with a specialization in marketing, creative and GTM roles. He serves as the co-Head of the Go-to-Market Practice and co-Head of True’s New Retail sector. Ben partners with high-growth business at all stages, from series A startups through publicly traded companies with a keen focus on the intersection of commerce, content, technology and growth.

Prior to joining True, Ben led talent acquisition for the consumer marketplace divisions with Nike Inc. During his decade with Nike, Ben was based in Amsterdam, Shanghai and Portland, OR leading all international divisions as well as hiring talent to drive Nike’s digital transformation.

Ben started his career in investment banking recruiting and before joining Nike, was the managing partner of a successful boutique search firm based in Barcelona. He now resides in Los Angeles with his wife, two daughters, and a long suffering labrador.

Snapshot

  • Former professional yacht racer with more than 20 transatlantic crossings
  • Founder of collegiate ski company based in the French Alps

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The Team

  • Brad Stadler Executive Search
    Brad Stadler co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true search Philadelphia (HQ)
  • Joe Riggione Executive Search
    Joe Riggione co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true technologies Philadelphia (HQ)
  • Josh Withers Executive Search
    Josh Withers Founder & GM, Platform and North America Search Operations San Francisco
  • Kate Vanek Executive Search
    Kate Vanek Global Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer London
  • Sam McGrath Executive Search
    Sam McGrath GM, EMEA & APAC London
  • Lucinda Duncalfe True Technologies
    Lucinda Duncalfe EVP, True Technologies & GM, Thrive, AboveBoard & Jopwell New York

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