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Eli Klein

Eli Klein, Executive Search, Partner.

Eli is a partner in True’s Enterprise Software & Services Practice, based in Philadelphia, bringing more than a decade of experience in law and public service to the firm. With a background as both a federal prosecutor and private attorney, he offers a unique perspective on complex organizational challenges, risk management and leadership evaluation.

Before joining True, Eli served as an assistant U.S. attorney in the District of Delaware, prosecuting cases ranging from white-collar crime to homicides and gang-related violence, and worked in the homicide/non-fatal shootings unit at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office. Earlier in his career, he represented clients at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Philadelphia, handling business disputes, government investigations, white collar criminal defense and class action litigation. He also clerked for a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Known for his analytical rigor, strategic insight, and ability to navigate high-pressure situations, Eli brings these strengths to support executives and organizations in the enterprise software and services sector. Eli holds degrees from Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.

Snapshot

  • Father of two boys (4 years and 4 months, respectively)
  • Before pursuing a legal career, he was a math teacher and baseball coach in Miami through Teach For America
  • Avid Philadelphia sports fan with championship-level patience
  • Go-to source for random sports knowledge

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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 & GM, Platform and North America Search Operations San Francisco
  • Kate Vanek, Executive Search, COO.
    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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