Our Team is Your Team

Eleni is the Founder and CEO of HSP. She has extensive experience in financial services and search and is considered a trusted advisor by clients and candidates. Eleni is relationship-oriented, taking a consultative and long-term, client-based approach to the business. She is respected for her extensive knowledge of the investment market, her thorough and diligent approach to client service, her integrity, and her exceptionally high standards. Eleni’s reputation as a leader in the search community, combined with her far-reaching network of relationships in the business sets her apart from other search professionals. She has led hundreds of searches for many of the most sophisticated and demanding investment firms in the industry. Eleni works with candidates at all levels but has particularly extensive experience working with senior candidates helping them navigate their careers. Eleni was previously a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley where she spent close to 25 years in a variety of positions including client-facing roles within Healthcare and Capital Markets. Prior to transitioning to the search business, Eleni had global responsibility for the firm’s Analyst and Associate programs.

Education:

• Dartmouth College – B.A. in Economics and French (Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa)
• Harvard Business School – Master’s in Business Administration

Leah is a Founding Partner of HSP and has almost 20 years of financial industry and executive search experience. In addition to overseeing HSP’s pre-MBA efforts, Leah spearheads and manages the firm’s senior search business, encompassing a range of post-MBA and more senior level engagements. While she works with candidates at all levels, she has particularly deep experience counseling more tenured candidates and serving as an advisor and sounding board as they progress throughout their careers. Leah has led hundreds of mandates, through which she has developed deep relationships with a wide range of some of the most renowned global financial institutions. She is a trusted advisor and leverages her years of first-hand industry experience and knowledge to effectively deliver results. Known for her methodical approach, Leah also takes pride in having a nuanced appreciation for her clients’ cultures and expectations. She is relied on and respected for her valuable strategic insights, thoughtful guidance, and analytical nature. Prior to joining HSP, Leah worked at SG Partners, a buyside focused executive recruiting firm. Leah comes to recruiting with a deep background in finance and strategy and first-hand experience in multiple industries, having worked at Related Companies in real estate development and acquisitions and at Time Inc. in M&A / Strategy. She began her career in the Mergers and Acquisitions group at Morgan Stanley.

Education:

• Duke University – B.A. in Economics (Cum Laude)
• Harvard Business School – Master’s in Business Administration

As one of the firm’s more experienced recruiters, Martha works across the firm’s pre-MBA, post-MBA, and senior level mandates. She has worked closely with some of HSP’s longest-standing clients on engagements across their organizations. She has experience working on a range of sectors, including healthcare, consumer, TMT, industrials, and A&D, and has led a variety of engagements across platforms, including private equity funds, hedge funds, corporates, and family offices. Martha is highly regarded by HSP’s clients and candidates – she is patient, transparent, methodical, and committed to getting the job done. Martha previously worked as an equity research associate at Sterne Agee, covering the commercial banking sector with a focus on U.S. large-cap banks.

Education:

• University of Virginia – B.A. in Global Development Studies
• University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce – M.S. in Commerce with concentration in Marketing and Management

Catee works on a range of searches across fund sizes, sectors, geographies, and investment strategies. She is responsible for research and sourcing, client and candidate correspondence and scheduling, and the facilitation of all logistical elements of a search. Prior to joining HSP, Catee worked as an Analyst at Shoreline Equity Partners.

Education:

• Vanderbilt – B.S. in Human & Organizational Development, Minor in Business

Sivi works on a range of searches across levels and investment strategies and is involved in all aspects of the search process, including research, candidate sourcing and communication, screening, and facilitation of all logistical elements. Sivi previously interned with HSP and joined full-time upon graduation.

Education:

• Colgate University – B.A. in Economics

Julia is responsible for candidate research and sourcing, client and candidate communication, scheduling, and overall search implementation. She has worked on a range of searches across investment strategies and asset classes including private equity, hedge funds, and credit. Julia previously interned at the Estee Lauder Companies within their global product marketing team for Aramis Designer Fragrances.

Education:

• University of Virginia – B.A. in Media Studies, Minor in Spanish (with distinction)

Daria supports the HSP team and is responsible for managing the back-office operations of the firm. In addition to administrative support, she assists with data management and research. From HR to IT, Daria is a jack of all trades and a master of multitasking. Her no-frills approach and positive attitude are invaluable to the team, and she is known to “keep calm and carry on.” Prior to joining HSP, Daria was an Operations Manager at 92nd Street Y, a non-profit cultural institution.

Education:

• Monmouth University – B.A. in Elementary Education, concentration in History

Whitney is a founding team member and has worked with many of HSP’s long-standing clients on engagements across their organizations and within various strategies, sectors, and levels. Whitney has worked on hundreds of mandates across asset classes, including private equity, growth/venture, and credit and has deep experience working on both HSP’s senior level mandates as well as pre-MBA searches. During her time at HSP, Whitney has worked with an array of firms, ranging from some of the largest and most complex mega funds to lower middle market private equity funds and everything in between. Whitney brings the same detail oriented and thoughtful approach to every mandate she works on, regardless of the scope. Given her ties to the region, Whitney frequently travels to Chicago and is responsible for leading HSP’s Midwest coverage effort. Whitney previously worked as a recruiter at SG Partners, a buyside focused executive recruiting firm, and prior to that, she was at Conversion Partners, a boutique consulting and advisory firm primarily focused on supporting growing companies in the education sector.

Education:

• Brown University – B.A. in Commerce, Organization and Entrepreneurship (COE) and Urban Studies

Shivani works with candidates across levels, spanning from pre-MBA to post-MBA, and is involved with candidate evaluation, search implementation and client management. She has experience working across sectors and with a variety of platforms, ranging from our largest private equity mega fund clients to credit and special situations firms and everything in between. Prior to joining HSP, Shivani was most recently Chief of Staff at Fur, a haircare startup. Previously, she worked at L.E.K. Consulting, where she was a generalist and worked closely with private equity clients across all sectors. She was also heavily involved in the firm’s D&I initiatives. Shivani began her career at PNC Institutional Asset Management, where she was in a rotational program across the bank.

Education:

• University of Chicago – B.A. in Economics

Betsy is responsible for candidate sourcing, scheduling, client and candidate correspondence, and overall search process management.  She works on searches across a range of strategies, sectors, and levels. Betsy previously interned with HSP and joined full-time upon graduation.

Education:

• Washington and Lee University – B.A. in Strategic Communication and Global Politics

Marie works with candidates at all levels and is responsible for candidate research and sourcing, client and candidate communication, scheduling, and overall search implementation.  Marie has led a multi-faceted career and brings a wide range of experiences across sectors to HSP.  Prior to HSP, she worked both for and with Fortune 500 companies, including Estee Lauder, Kraft Foods, Pepperidge Farm, and GE, in various consulting and R&D roles. In her most recent role, she advised clients on all aspects of boat ownership, including acquisitions, refit/rebuilds, and ongoing operational management. At HSP, she brings to the table her extensive client management experience, dynamic entrepreneurial mindset, and her ability to connect personally with just about anyone.

Education:

• Michigan State University, BS in Packaging (Cum Laude)
• University of Virginia, Darden School of Business – Master’s in Business Administration

Jennifer is an experienced recruiter who works across all levels with an emphasis on HSP’s senior level mandates across strategies and sectors. Jen has a no-nonsense, results-oriented approach and a knack for assessing the right cultural fit. While she has executed numerous mandates across a variety of industries, she has extensive experience working with HSP’s infrastructure and energy focused clients and has a natural affinity for the sectors, given her Texas roots. Prior to joining HSP, Jennifer spent four years at JPMorgan, working with ultra-high net worth clients in the Private Bank.

Education:

• University of Texas in Austin, McCombs School of Business – BBA in Finance, Graduate of the Business Honors Program
• University of Virginia, Darden School of Business – Master’s in Business Administration

Having worked in search for close to 15 years, Kat is one of HSP’s most experienced recruiters. As a founding team member, Kat has worked closely with long-term clients to build out their teams across industry groups, functions, and levels. She has handled some of the firm’s most complicated searches and brings an unparalleled level of enthusiasm to each engagement. In addition to working on traditional investing mandates, she is also HSP’s resident expert on investor relations/marketing, corporate development/strategy, and capital markets functions. Prior to HSP, Kat worked at SG Partners, a buyside focused executive recruiting firm, and she started her career at Morgan Stanley.

Education:

• Brown University – B.A. English Literature, B.A. in Education Studies

Tomi works on a range of searches across fund sizes, geographies, and investment strategies. She is responsible for research and sourcing, client and candidate correspondence and scheduling, and the facilitation of all logistical elements of a search. Tomi previously worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Centerview Partners.

Education:

• Princeton University – B.S. in Economics

Sarah has been a member of the HSP team since inception and has over 15 years of experience in the search industry. She has executed hundreds of searches across a diversity of platforms and sectors. Sarah works with candidates at all levels and is heavily involved in sourcing and candidate evaluation, as well as market research. Sarah is warm and inviting and is well respected by candidates and clients alike. Sarah previously worked at SG as a core interviewer and member of the pre-MBA team.

Education:

• Colgate University – B.S. in Psychology

Matt is responsible for all things Strategy and Operations at HSP. Matt started his career as an investment banking analyst at Morgan Stanley before joining TPG as an investment associate. Following TPG, Matt made the switch from investing to operating, joining a then-small FinTech startup, Brex, as one of its first business hires. In three+ years at Brex, in various roles, he saw the company grow through several fundraises and to >1,500 employees by the time he left. Matt’s experiences as both a candidate and a client make him deeply familiar with HSP’s business, but he brings with him a unique perspective and approach thanks to his time in the fast-paced startup world. Matt believes strongly in following your instincts and taking risks.

Education:

• Dartmouth College – B.A. in History and English

Avery is responsible for candidate sourcing, scheduling, client and candidate correspondence, and overall search process management.  She works on searches across a range of strategies, sectors, and levels. Avery previously interned with HSP and joined full-time upon graduation.

Education:

• Georgetown University – B.A. in English & Business Administration

Throughout her tenure at HSP, Nellie has worked on a wide range of engagements across industries. She supports the team on all aspects of the search process including sourcing, candidate evaluation, and facilitation of all logistical elements. Nellie initially gained exposure to recruiting during her internship at Agenus, a biotechnology company, where she worked as an intern in Human Resources and assisted in candidate assessment and scheduling, as the firm was expanding its UK presence. Nellie previously interned with HSP and joined full-time upon graduation.

Education:

• University of Virginia – B.A. in Media Studies, Minor in Spanish

Alina supports the HSP team and is responsible for data and information management, search-related research, and administrative assistance. Conscientious, detail-oriented, and always smiling, she is an instrumental resource to the HSP team. Prior to joining HSP, Alina spent over two years at Northrop Grumman Aerospace as a business management analyst.

Education:

• San Francisco State University – B.S. in Business Administration, concentration in Management

Sandy has been at HSP since inception and plays a central role in executing and facilitating searches at both the pre- and post-MBA levels. Sandy brings nearly two decades of executive search experience to the HSP team and her relationships in the industry are widespread. She is known for her approachability, is loved by candidates, and has a natural ability to connect with people – it seems like everyone knows Sandy, and conversations with her are always in demand. In addition to domestic searches, Sandy has worked on several of HSP’s hedge fund and Asia-focused mandates across the public and private markets. Prior to joining HSP, Sandy worked with SG Partners, a buyside focused executive recruiting firm, where she played a vital role in the execution of searches for the pre-MBA team.

Education:

• University of Miami – B.A. in Psychology

Avery has worked on searches across levels, spanning from pre-MBA to post-MBA, and she is responsible for candidate assessment and all components of search execution. Her experience ranges across sectors, strategies, and functions, including private equity and growth equity/venture. With a unique sense of humor and a can-do attitude, Avery can always be counted on to make you smile. Prior to joining HSP, Avery worked on the investments team at First Western Trust as a relationship manager.

Education:

• Colgate University – B.A. in History and French

Fiona is responsible for candidate sourcing, scheduling, client and candidate correspondence, and overall search process management.  She works on searches across a range of strategies, sectors, and levels.  Prior to HSP, Fiona worked at McKinsey, where she supported a recruiting team focused on undergraduate, MBA and lateral hiring across North America.

Education:

• University of Virginia – B.A. in Media Studies

Ellie works on a range of searches across fund sizes, geographies, and investment strategies. She is responsible for research and sourcing, client and candidate correspondence and scheduling, and the facilitation of all logistical elements of a search. Ellie previously worked as a Research Manager at Guide Point Global and recently joined the firm as an Associate.

Education:

• Trinity College– B.S. in Political Science

Rachel works on searches across all levels and is involved with candidate evaluation, search implementation, and client management. She has experience across sectors and with a variety of platforms, ranging from venture to late stage buyout funds. Rachel’s journey to recruiting is rooted in a strong foundation in finance and technology. Prior to joining HSP, Rachel was a Vice President at Fifth Wall, where she focused on venture stage investments. Rachel was also an early employee and Senior Director of Strategy at Foxtrot, and a venture investor at S2G Ventures. Rachel began her career as an investment banking Financial Analyst on the Consumer team at Robert W. Baird.  Rachel’s impressive track record and insights stemming from her diverse experiences render her a valuable asset to our team.

Education:

• Indiana University, Kelley School of Business – B.S. in Business

Michelle works with candidates across levels, spanning from pre-MBA to post-MBA, and is involved with candidate evaluation, search implementation, and client management. She has experience working across sectors and with a variety of platforms, ranging from private equity funds to real estate asset managers.  Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to HSP from her background in the industry. Michelle joined HSP from Square Mile Capital Management, a real estate focused fund, where she initially worked on the debt originations team; most recently, she was a part of the equity asset management team covering investments across the country and spanning all property types.

Education:

• Cornell University – B.A. in Economics

Anna Cristina works on a range of searches across fund sizes, geographies, and investment strategies. She is responsible for research and sourcing, client and candidate correspondence and scheduling, and the facilitation of all logistical elements of a search. She recently joined the firm as an Associate.

Education:

• Southern Methodist University – B.A. in Chemistry and Psychology, Minor in Spanish, University Honors and Phi Beta Kappa

Kate works on a range of searches across fund sizes, geographies, and investment strategies. She is responsible for research and sourcing, client and candidate correspondence and scheduling, and the facilitation of all logistical elements of a search. Prior to joining HSP, Kate spent two years at KIPP NYC as a teacher and is a Teach for America alum.

Education:

• College of the Holy Cross – B.A. in English, Minor in Education (Cum Laude)
• Relay Graduate School of Education – Masters in Teaching (High Honors)

Alyson is responsible for all accounting functions at HSP, including invoicing and tax compliance. She is also the CFO of Coventry Real Estate Advisors, a real estate investment manager that focuses on investments in retail and mixed-use real estate. Prior to her current roles, Alyson spent three years at the Real Estate Assurance group at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, where her portfolio of clients included Kimco Realty Corporation, JPMorgan, Citigroup and Blackrock.

Education:

• University of Michigan Business School – Bachelor’s in Business Administration
• Certified Public Account (CPA) designation