312-781-9020LinkedInEmailResearch Associate Lilly joined Reilly Partners in 2025 and is currently a Research Associate. Lilly manages the search process as a project manager in this capacity, which includes finding, getting in touch with, and screening applicants. Identifying target impact regions, determining important needs, developing presentations, and researching the industry and competitors are all part of Lilly's duties. In addition to serving the food and beverage, insurance, private equity, and sports verticals, she maintains business-to-business relationships with start-ups and Fortune 1000 …
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312-933-0899LinkedInEmailManaging Director Gibson Smith is a Managing Director with Reilly Partners, bringing a wealth of experience in HR, talent acquisition, and leadership to the executive search industry. With a proven track record of aligning people strategies with business objectives, Gibson specializes in identifying top-tier leadership talent to drive organizational success and long-term growth. Over his career, Gibson was a Co-Founder and held executive-level positions, including Chief People Officer at Avionos, where he implemented talent strategies that earned the company recognition …
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(312) 784-1992LinkedInEmailDirector of Administration Katie serves as the Director of Administration for Reilly Partners, joining the team in 2023. In this role, Katie provides executive assistance to CEO Bob Reilly and manages the day-to-day needs of Reilly partners, including finances, vendors, travel, expenses, and marketing. Katie also provides additional project support to Reilly Partner team members, as needed. Prior to Reilly Partners, Katie spent 7 years working in education and for nonprofits. In her most recent role as Director of …
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(847) 421-2247 LinkedIn EmailManaging Director Ned returned to Reilly Partners as a Managing Director in 2023 and was promoted to Co-Head of the Private Equity Practice in 2024. With a focus on the Finance, Human Resources, and Revenue functions, Ned has a wealth of experience conducting CFO, CHRO, and CRO searches for portfolio companies of some of the most prestigious private equity firms. Ned was most recently a Principal with Morgan Samuels, a boutique executive search firm, where he focused …
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(312) 781-9020 LinkedIn EmailManaging Director Touré Claiborne is a Managing director at Reilly Partners where he is responsible for contributing towards our healthcare, private equity and media & sports practices. Touré’s industries of expertise include sports management & marketing, media, advertising agencies, retail, insurance & financial as well as industrial services. Touré is especially skilled in contract negotiation, go-to-market planning, advertising, media, business & legal affairs and cross functional team leadership and has demonstrated success in thought leadership from concept …
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(312) 781-9020 LinkedIn EmailMarketing and Business Development Coordinator Jenny is the Head of Business Development and Marketing at Reilly Partners, joining the team as an intern for the firm in 2019 and full-time in 2020. Jenny serves as the firm’s lead for all marketing and communication efforts and acts as a point person for media and client relations. Jenny’s responsibilities include creating, developing, and managing all marketing and communication materials as well as managing Reilly Partners’ digital assets, including their …
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(312) 589-5251 LinkedIn EmailSenior Vice President Ryan serves as Managing Director and Co-Head Private Equity Practice at Reilly Partners, joining the team in 2017. In this role, Ryan operates as the firm's Private Equity Industry lead on the deal sourcing and business development side and the execution side of the search. Ryan engages with clients from various industries including SaaS & Technology, Business Services, Industrial, Manufacturing, and Commercial Real Estate. Ryan has held multiple positions at Reilly Partners before becoming …
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(312) 781-9020 LinkedIn EmailManaging Director Jaxon serves as Managing Director for Reilly Partners. Mr. Reilly brings more than 15 years of experience in search and has led prominent recruiting engagements across a diverse array of industries and geographies. He works with clients to successfully manage search assignments in the cannabis, real estate, manufacturing, private equity, sports, and technology industries. Jaxon’s expertise includes executive search, assessment, industry and competitor research, strategy execution, organizational design and succession management. He engages in business-to-business …
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(312) 781-9020 LinkedIn EmailManaging Director & Founding Partner Steve serves as Managing Director of Reilly Partners. As a founding member of the company, Steve established and now manages the research function for the firm nationwide. Prior to Reilly Partners, Steve spent 13 years at the fifth largest executive search firm. In his most recent role as Executive Vice President, Steve worked with Bob Reilly serving a diverse client base in a variety of different industries and functions. Mr. Wood has …
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(312) 784-1996 LinkedIn EmailManaging Director Liam is a Managing Director with Reilly Partners where he is responsible for leading the Global Insurance Industry Practice. Since entering the executive search industry in 1995 Liam has been working with clients to successfully manage officer level search assignments in nearly all lines of insurance. Liam's experience is broad, having recruited executives to lead public, private equity backed as well as mutual insurers, brokers, and industry groups. In addition to board and CEO level …
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