Our Team
Leadership That Understands Leadership
At Fortis Executive Recruiting, our success in identifying transformative executives stems from our own team's exceptional leadership experience. Our partners and consultants bring decades of combined expertise from the boardroom, C-suite, and global executive search industry.
Executive Leadership
Our senior leadership team combines decades of search expertise with real-world executive experience
Michael Harrison
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner
Michael founded Fortis Executive Recruiting with a vision to transform executive search through deeper partnership and strategic insight. With over 25 years in executive search and corporate leadership, including serving as Chief Human Resources Officer for a Fortune 500 technology company.
Specializations: CEO and board director placements, technology, financial services
Placements: 200+ C-suite executives
Education: MBA, Wharton School; BA, Yale University
Sarah Chen
President & Managing Partner, Asia Pacific
Sarah leads our Asia Pacific operations from Singapore, bringing 20 years of executive search experience across the region. Prior to joining Fortis Executive Recruiting, she built and led the Southeast Asian practice for a global search firm.
Specializations: Cross-border placements, financial services, healthcare, industrial
Placements: 150+ executives across 12 countries
Education: MBA, INSEAD; BComm, University of Melbourne
David Pemberton
Managing Partner, EMEA
Based in London, David oversees our European, Middle Eastern, and African operations. His 22-year career includes leadership roles at two global search firms and serving as Chief Strategy Officer for a European private equity firm.
Specializations: Private equity, CEO succession, transformation leadership
Placements: 175+ senior executives throughout EMEA
Education: MBA, London Business School; MA, Oxford University
Practice Leaders
Industry specialists with deep domain expertise
Jennifer Walsh
Partner, Global Technology Practice
18 years placing technology executives. Former Chief Product Officer for two successful SaaS companies.
Focus: Technology CEOs, CTOs, CPOs
Placements: 100+ technology executives
Robert Kim
Partner, Financial Services
20-year career including senior roles at Goldman Sachs and as COO of a hedge fund.
Focus: Financial services C-suite
Placements: 120+ financial executives
Dr. Patricia Williams
Partner, Healthcare & Life Sciences
Former Chief Medical Officer combining clinical and business expertise.
Focus: Healthcare CEOs, CMOs
Placements: 90+ healthcare leaders
Marcus Thompson
Partner, Private Equity
Former Operating Partner with two leading PE firms, 18 years in executive search.
Focus: Portfolio company executives
Placements: 150+ PE-backed executives
Regional Leaders
Global expertise with local market knowledge
Ana Rodriguez
Partner, Latin America
Based in São Paulo, Ana has built our Latin American practice over 12 years with expertise in industrial, consumer, and financial services.
James Mitchell
Partner, Canada
From Toronto, James leads Canadian operations with 15 years of experience and background in mining and energy sectors.
Yuki Tanaka
Partner, Japan
Yuki established our Tokyo office, bringing 20 years of bicultural expertise bridging Japanese and global executive talent markets.
Functional Experts
Specialists in key executive functions
Elizabeth Morgan
Partner, Chief Financial Officers
16 years specializing in CFO search. Former CFO for two public companies.
Richard Chang
Partner, Chief Human Resources Officers
CHRO for three Fortune 1000 companies over 25-year career.
Maria Fernandez
Partner, Board Services
Specializes in independent director searches. Serves on three corporate boards.
Our Culture & Values
The principles that guide our work and relationships
Excellence in Everything
We maintain the highest standards in every aspect of our work.
Partnership Mindset
We view every engagement as a long-term partnership.
Global Perspective
Our diverse team brings multicultural insights worldwide.
Integrity Always
We operate with complete transparency and ethical standards.
Continuous Innovation
We constantly evolve our methods while maintaining human insight.
Advisory Board
Distinguished leaders providing strategic counsel
William Patterson
Former CEO, Global Technology Leader
Dr. Susan Lee
Former CEO, Healthcare System
Robert Nakamura
Former Chairman, Investment Bank
Catherine Dubois
Board Director, Multiple Public Companies
Join Our Team
We're always seeking exceptional executive search professionals who share our commitment to excellence and partnership. If you're interested in joining a firm that values expertise, integrity, and impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Connect With Our Team
Have questions about our services or want to discuss your executive talent needs? Our team is ready to help.
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Whether you're an organization seeking exceptional leadership or an executive exploring new opportunities, we're here to help. Contact us today to discuss your needs.
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