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Gina Barge

Gina Barge Executive Search Partner Candid Photo

Gina is a “best athlete” recruiter with more than 15 years of experience leading executive searches across multiple functions and geographies, with a specialty in partnering with consumer technology companies to recruit transformational go-to-market, general management, and C-suite leaders for large publicly-traded enterprises, investors, and high-growth businesses.

Known for her strategic approach and sharp instincts, Gina serves as a trusted advisor to CEOs, founders, and investors navigating complex talent needs in competitive markets.

Prior to joining True, Gina was a member of the venture capital / private equity and professional services practices at Caldwell Partners, where she recruited C-level executives for law firms as well as marketing, sales, and product / technology leaders for B2C and B2B portfolio companies.

Earlier in her career, Gina was part of the global technology strategy practices at Heidrick & Struggles and CTPartners, supporting leadership searches for enterprise clients undergoing large-scale digital and organizational transformation. She began her executive search career at Korn Ferry International as a member of the global consumer products practice, building a strong foundation in leadership hiring across marketing, sales, and general management roles.

Based in her native Chicago, Gina is also a hobbyist writer and proud cat mom to two mischievous Devon Rexes.

Snapshot

  • Graduated from DePaul University with a major in media communications
  • Recruits senior leaders within high-growth technology portfolio companies, including SaaS, e-commerce, internet, and consumer
  • Member of the Go-to-Market practice at True

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The Team

  • Brad Stadler co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true search Philadelphia (HQ)
  • Joe Riggione co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true technologies Philadelphia (HQ)
  • Josh Withers Founder & GM, Platform and North America Search Operations San Francisco
  • 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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