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Leanne Fesenmeyer

Leanne leverages her diverse experience in executive search and general management to serve her clients and candidates. Her work spans many industries including the consumer, healthcare, industrial, technology and professional service sectors across multiple functions including marketing, sales, finance, HR, legal and operations. Leanne began her career in marketing, working with leading companies in CPG, apparel, hospitality, and automotive industries including P&G, RB, IHG and Ford. In 2005, she transitioned to executive search, joining Heidrick & Struggles, where she focused on the Chief Marketing/Sales Officer and consumer practices and later, the Global Industrial Practice. Subsequently, she worked with a variety of mid-sized and boutique firms and also built the internal Executive Recruiting team while part of Whirlpool Corporation. Her passion is to support and match outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities, and to build long-term relationships based on trust and integrity. In her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding, pickleball, skiing, gardening and crafting. See This Location

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Nadine Duerr

Nadine Duerr specializes in executive search and talent advisory, with more than 15 years of professional and international experience spanning recruiting, consulting, leadership, and workforce transformation. Since entering executive recruiting, she has been recognized for strong performance, including as a 2025 Top 5% recruiter, 2024 Top 10% recruiter, and Recruiting Partner of the Quarter (Q3 2024). Nadine has recruited senior executives and specialized professionals across a broad range of industries and functions, working closely with founders, executives, and hiring leaders to support their talent needs. Her earlier career in consulting and systems implementation with Deloitte/BearingPoint, BAE Systems, and CGI, combined with more than a decade living and working across Luxembourg, Singapore, the UAE, and Malaysia, gives her a broad perspective on organizations, people, and hiring challenges. Her goal is to build lasting partnerships with clients and serve as a trusted talent advisor who listens carefully, respects each organization’s process and culture, and helps identify the right fit for both the role and the team. See This Location

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Rupa Desai

I have an extensive background in both Corporate and Agency recruiting. I’ve had successful placements in various industries including: Information Technology, Administration, and Engineering. Most recently, my experience has been leading recruiting teams, developing data-driven recruiting strategies, improving candidate experience, and building long-term talent pipelines. See This Location

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Carlos Cuesta

I am a seasoned professional with over 20 years’ experience in the Staffing and Recruiting industry. During this time, have held positions as Client Relations Manager, Direct Placement Director, Operations Manager and Vice President. Have partnered with clients to place candidates in Information Technology, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources, Operations, Sales and Marketing. Built relationships with world class companies such as Burger King HQ, Citicorp, Mars, Ryder Systems, HP, IBM, Darden, Pepsi, and others. My success has come from understanding the client’s needs and company culture to ensure solid candidate placements. My goal and vision are to continue to establish rewarding relationships with candidates and clients to bring them together as one. In my personal life, I was raised in the Princeton, NJ area, moved to Florida in 1985 and have lived in 5 states. My 3 children are all professionals working in companies such as Microsoft, Central Square Technologies and Spectrum (Charter Communications). My hobbies include music, sports, (stand up) comedy, and martial arts. See This Location

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Samantha Cunningham

Samantha Cunningham Strategic Talent Acquisition Executive Samantha is a strategic talent acquisition executive who brings deep organizational insight to every client engagement. Her consultative approach transforms complex staffing challenges into streamlined solutions, alleviating the pressures of recruitment strategy and implementation. With a reputation for delivering exceptional results, Samantha has cultivated enduring partnerships with high-growth startups, private equity firms, and Fortune 500 companies, all of whom value her expertise in talent acquisition, career development, and strategic hiring. Her engagement spans from company formation through Series A funding and beyond, providing seamless support through critical growth phases. 16 Years of Specialized Executive Search Experience Samantha offers comprehensive staffing solutions while maintaining a single point-of-contact approach, ensuring personalized service without sacrificing specialized expertise. Industry Specializations Finance & Accounting Software Development & IT Manufacturing & Supply Chain Engineering, Architecture & Construction HR & Talent Acquisition Legal Executive Search (Contingent or Retained) Distinctive Methodology Bespoke Recruitment: Leveraging 16 years of specialized search experience and global top performance metrics, Samantha personally manages each search, blending traditional recruitment methodologies with contemporary best practices. Enhanced Market Presence: Strategic allocation of resources for position visibility across premier job platforms including LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Dice, Glassdoor and industry-specific boards supported by an extensive professional network of 22,000+ LinkedIn connections. AI-Enhanced Efficiency: Proprietary AI technology rapidly evaluates 6 million potential candidates against specific requirements, optimizing the candidate identification process and allowing deeper focus on technical qualification and cultural alignment. Samantha’s systematic approach enables efficient identification and thorough assessment of premier talent, delivering exceptional value at competitive market rates. Her contingent-based engagement model ensures that clients invest only upon successful placement. See This Location

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