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Simon Carcagno

Simon is a recovering athlete, and rowing coach applying the skills learned coaching elite athletes to work with corporate leaders in tech, finance and consumer products.

He is passionate about developing talent and using systems thinking to complex problems at True Advance. He is a world champion, a two-time Olympic team member and a silver medalist at the Pan-Am games. He’s built big buildings, coached great athletes, run large events and worked in venture-backed startups. Simon is always looking to grow, solve interesting problems and do some good.

Simon has an AB in public policy from Princeton University and a Master’s in sports administration from UNC-Chapel Hill. He lives in Hillsborough, NC, with his wife, Megan Cooke Carcagno, and their three sons and two dogs.

The Team

  • Brad Stadler co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true search Haddonfield (HQ)
  • Joe Riggione co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true technologies Haddonfield (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 GM, EMEA & APAC London
  • Lucinda Duncalfe EVP, True Technologies & GM, Thrive, AboveBoard & Jopwell New York

The Future of Executive Talent