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Tom Watchko

Tom Watchko Executive Search Partner Candid Photo

Tom has spent the last 20 years immersed in the fields of human capital, executive search and recruiting.  He has founded and managed multiple startups in industries spanning from retail operations to information technology consulting.

Additionally, Tom has contributed to the build outs of numerous companies in the energy, sustainability and information technology market sectors.  He has worked closely with multiple private equity and venture capital organizations such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Energy Impact Partners, Khosla Ventures, Artiman Ventures, Oaktree Capital, Pegasus Capital Advisors, Claremont Creek Ventures and EnerTech Capital on key hires at the VP, C-suite and board levels.

Tom graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Delaware and an MBA from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business. 

Snapshot

  • Currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, daughter and dog
  • Avid reader of early American history
  • Plays competitive golf

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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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