Skip to content

Brad Gaffin

Brad Gaffin, Executive Search, Principal.

Based in Boston, Brad is a principal in True’s Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice, partnering with high-growth companies and investors to build exceptional leadership teams. His work spans VC and PE-backed organizations across biotech, diagnostics, digital health and medical devices, with a focus on placing transformative executives who drive both scientific progress and commercial success.

Before joining True, Brad led healthcare executive recruiting for Khosla Ventures, supporting a portfolio of more than 100 companies. His work included direct recruitment of C-level leaders, candidate assessment and process management and advisory on compensation, equity and organizational design. Earlier in his career, Brad held executive recruiting roles at Roivant Sciences and The Bowdoin Group, where he developed deep expertise across R&D, clinical, commercial and G&A functions.

Brad earned his bachelor’s degree from Colby College, where he was captain of the men’s tennis team.

Snapshot

  • Has attended 50+ concerts
  • Tries to read a book a week (usually fiction)
  • One of the few Boston residents who isn't a Red Sox or Bruins fan (go Yankees & Preds)

Back to full team

The Team

  • Brad Stadler, Executive Search, CEO, Founder.
    Brad Stadler co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true search Philadelphia (HQ)
  • Joe Riggione, Executive Search, CEO, Founder.
    Joe Riggione co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true technologies Philadelphia (HQ)
  • Josh Withers, Executive Search.
    Josh Withers FOUNDER AND GM, PLATFORM & NORTH AMERICA SEARCH OPERATIONS, HEAD OF THRIVE San Francisco
  • Kate Vanek, Executive Search.
    Kate Vanek president and chief operating officer London
  • Sam McGrath, Executive Search.
    Sam McGrath GM, Global Search London
  • Lucinda Duncalfe, True Technologies.
    Lucinda Duncalfe EVP, True Technologies, GM, AboveBoard, Head of thrive New York

The Future of Executive Talent